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"The Novelist" is a narrative-driven game that tells the story of a struggling writer and his family. Players must make difficult decisions to balance the writer's professional aspirations with the emotional needs of his loved ones, all while exploring a beautifully creepy coastal mansion. The game explores themes of ambition, relationships, and personal growth.

"Beeswing" is a single-player adventure game set in a hand-painted, watercolor representation of a rural Scottish village. The game features a unique acoustic soundtrack and focuses on quiet, emotional storytelling with no puzzles or fighting. Explore the village, meet its inhabitants, and uncover the stories that shaped a life in this slow-paced, under 3-hour experience.

"Bury me, my Love" is a text messaging adventure game that tells the story of Syrian refugee Nour and her husband Majd. As Majd, you communicate with Nour through a messaging app, advising her as she travels through dangerous conditions to reach Europe. The game’s emotional narrative is inspired by real-life stories of refugees and highlights the importance of communication and support in the face of adversity.

a chronic illness simulation game. you think you have a chronic illness, but you don't know what. all you know is you are always in some state of pain. you've been to too many doctors to count... but you still have to live your life. how long will it take for you to get a diagnosis?

"Knock-Knock" is a single-player horror platformer game with a spectacular story and phenomenal visuals. As the latest Lodger, you must stay awake and sane until dawn, avoiding the unknown creatures that have taken over your cabin. The game features hide-and-seek gameplay, with the goal of reaching morning while still sane, while uncovering the truth behind the strange occurrences in the cabin. The game has a stellar atmosphere, filled with suspense and mystery.

"The Old City: Leviathan" is a first-person exploration game that delves into philosophical themes. Players uncover the thoughts of a city's inhabitants, revealing layers of meaning as they navigate a sprawling, mysterious industrial facility. Through atmospheric presentation and immersive storytelling, the game encourages introspection on the nature of reality and the human condition.

"Stay is a single-player drama RPG with an interesting plot and great soundtrack. As the player, you communicate with Quinn, a stranger trapped in a locked room, through a real-time chat interface. Your choices and timeliness shape his escape attempts, with seven different endings, numerous deaths, and various conversation paths available."

Dear Future is a multiplayer wandering game where you photograph a cryptic city using an inherited camera. Working collectively with every other player in the world, you must document the ruined land of your predecessors and lift an ancient curse. Tread across a procedurally-generated world of pseudoclassical architecture and take photographs in it, saving a single one to pass down to future play…

"Road 96" is an award-winning story-driven adventure game taking place in an authoritarian nation. As a teenager on a journey to freedom, you'll encounter various characters and make choices that affect the outcome of your trip and the world around you. The game is inspired by filmmakers such as Tarantino, the Coen Brothers, and Bong Joon-ho.

In "Scene Investigators," become a trainee detective solving challenging cases in a near-future setting. Use your observation skills and critical thinking to analyze each scene, find motives, and make plausible assumptions. Designed for fans of detective films, true crime, and escape room puzzles, the game offers a challenging and immersive investigation experience.