Games like LEM-ZINE 2: LOVELY LAVENDER

Welcome to the first issue of LEM-ZINE, a digital zine of indie game reviews, poems, & a short story, all written by me! IN THIS ISSUE: 6 showcases of unique games that you can play on Itch! In the PLATINUM issue, I cover free Itch games in a variety of genres that all have primarily black, white, or grey color schemes. I discuss the games and my thoughts on them and provide links so you can …

In "A Mortician's Tale," players step into the role of a mortician, managing a funeral home and learning about the death industry. Prepare cadavers, attend funerals, and interact with various characters while gaining insight into the industry's current state and future. The game features realistic procedures, engaging narratives, and a unique perspective on death and mourning.

MakeRoom is a charming single-player simulation game where you design cozy spaces using over 1,100 objects and custom furniture tools. With masterful graphics, an amazing soundtrack, and gentle design requests, it offers both guided and freeform building experiences. Despite being very grinding, it delivers good gameplay and a highly emotional sandbox journey.

"The Majesty of Colors" is a remastered game where you play as a massive sea creature, encountering the human world for the first time. Your actions determine one of several endings in this short, choice-driven game with remastered graphics, physics, and sound. It includes accessibility features and will no longer support MacOS starting in 2022.

articy:draft 3 is a comprehensive writing tool for game developers, authors, and writers. It allows users to create and organize storylines, characters, and dialogue in a visual and intuitive way. With features such as branching dialogue trees, real-time collaboration, and integrations with game engines, articy:draft 3 is a powerful solution for streamlining the narrative design process.

"Portal 2 - The Final Hours" is a digital book that provides an in-depth look at the creation of the game Portal 2. It includes a 15,000 word multimedia experience with exclusive photos, videos, and interviews, offering a behind-the-scenes look at Valve's creative process. The book reveals the original concept for Portal 2 as a prequel without portals or GLaDOS, and the development of Directed Design Experiments after Half-Life 2: Episode Two. A free bonus chapter covers the making of the 'Peer Review' DLC and future plans for Portal 2.

A Shelter Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you help Hannah care for special needs cats in a shelter. Manage daily tasks and prepare a charity party to find these rescue cats loving homes. Show that every cat deserves love and a chance at happiness.

"Writer's Rush" is a single-player sport game that simulates the life of a writer, challenging you to compete against other creators to become the top writer worldwide. With 6 levels, 24 writers, and over 300 unique stories, each level offers a different setting and obstacles. The game features various playstyles, including different genres, typewriters, and book themes, with the ability to interact with other writers, respond to fan mail, and navigate a flexible rating system.

"Dystopika" is a single-player strategy game with great gameplay, stunning graphics, and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. Players can build their own cyberpunk-inspired metropolis without any objectives or stress of competition, just for the joy of creation and exploration in a unique atmosphere. It's an ever-evolving passion project by a solo developer, offering a relaxing and immersive escape into a dystopian dream world.

"EMMA The Story" is a visual novel game that follows the journey of Emma, a young girl who wakes up with no memory of her past. The game is set in a mysterious world where Emma must navigate through her lost memories and make choices that will determine her fate. With various endings and multiple story paths, EMMA The Story offers a unique and immersive experience for players.