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"Heartbound" is a non-traditional RPG following a boy and his dog, Lore and Baron, on their adventures. Combat is handled through unique mini-games, and player choices can change the story. The game features varying environments with unique pixel art, an inspired soundtrack, and optional cryptographic puzzles. It also explores the emotional impact of actions on relationships, with humor sprinkled throughout.

PEPPERED: an existential platformer challenges you to save the world in a single, high-stakes run where every choice and failure shapes the branching narrative. As an office intern labeled a terrorist, your decisions influence multiple endings and unique story routes. Intense platforming and one-shot boss battles demand precision, with no room for retries.

"Beacon Pines is a single-player mystery visual novel game with an intriguing story set in a mysterious book. As the reader and main character Luka, you'll uncover hidden truths, make friends, and collect golden charms with engraved words that can change the course of fate. The Chronicle, an interactive story tree, allows you to navigate turning points and alter the story's outcome."

"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist" is a narrative-driven, life simulation game where your choices shape your character's development. As a teenager on a distant exoplanet, you'll manage resources, form relationships, and face challenges that determine your unique story. Every decision you make contributes to the person you become, offering a deeply personal and replayable experience.

"Backbone" is a single-player mystery role-playing game with a phenomenal story and impressive graphics, accompanied by a stellar soundtrack. As raccoon detective Howard Lotor, you'll explore a dystopian Vancouver full of anthropomorphic animals while unraveling a deeply personal narrative. The game boasts a dense atmosphere, emotional depth, and engaging dialogues, however, it has low replayability, is grind-heavy, and has some bugs.

"Scarlet Hollow" is a narrative-driven folklore horror visual novel. You play as a protagonist who travels to a remote Appalachian town for a funeral, only to become entangled in supernatural events. The game features branching storylines, multiple endings, and character customization.

After losing its home, one lonely Wum must travel the length and width of the world to find a new place to live. From the metropolitan haven Popocity to the cavernous Bliekopolis, our Wum will discover magical places and encounter strange creatures. But this Wum is no traditional hero and only by using wit and charm can it succeed in this massive journey. Wuppo is a two man passion project, with…

In "BROK the InvestiGator," play as a hard-boiled detective who's also a sentient alligator. Solve crimes, interrogate suspects, and navigate a film noir-inspired world in this unique blend of adventure and beat 'em up gameplay. With rich storytelling and a variety of challenges, uncover the truth and uphold justice in a city full of corruption and danger.

"Moon Hunters" is a myth-building RPG where your choices in a procedurally generated world contribute to a shared mythology. Play as different characters, each with unique abilities and storylines, as you uncover the mysteries of the moon and battle celestial entities. Your decisions and failures have lasting consequences, shaping the world and the stories told about it.

In "Tails Noir," play as raccoon detective Howard Lotor and investigate a personal story in a dystopian, animal-inhabited Vancouver. Inspired by film noir, sci-fi, and existential philosophy, this narrative-driven adventure offers thought-provoking dialogues and immersive exploration, challenging your perspective on personhood amidst an inevitable end.