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"1979 Revolution: Black Friday" is a historical, narrative-driven game that immerses players in the real events of the Iranian Revolution. With critical choices to make and a cinematic experience, players must decide their allegiances and navigate the turbulent world of Tehran in the 1970s. The game has received numerous awards and accolades for its engaging and authentic storyline.

CAT Interstellar is a challenging and immersive single-player spaceship simulation game. Players must manage resources, navigate through alien structures, and survive in a hostile interstellar environment while uncovering the secrets of an ancient alien race. With its realistic physics and detailed 3D graphics, CAT Interstellar offers a unique and thrilling experience for fans of space exploration and sci-fi games.

"The consciousness dawning inside of an aquatic egg is prodded alert. It is a male whale calf, stirring with a newfound awareness of body." South Scrimshaw uses the linear VN format to create a science fiction documentary about fictional science. It is composed of over 400 illustrations, painted in a mix of watercolor, ink, and digital media, set against a rich audio backdrop of music…

In "Self-Checkout Unlimited," players manage a grocery store's self-checkout machines, handling customer issues, maintenance, and upgrades. The goal is to maximize profits while providing good customer service. With various challenges and simulation scenarios, it's a unique and engaging experience for management and tycoon game enthusiasts.

"All Our Asias" is a free, surreal 3D adventure game about identity, race, and nationality. The player assumes the role of Yuito, a Japanese-American hedge fund analyst, who receives a letter from his estranged father, revealing he's on life support. Navigating a surreal version of his father's memories, Yuito seeks to understand their strained relationship before it's too late.

"Anthology of the Killer" is a horror-comedy game series featuring protagonist BB, who investigates strange events in various locations. In "Voice of the Killer," BB joins a call center near a sea where a mysterious voice is heard. "Hands of the Killer" takes place in an apartment block where strange noises are heard on the walls. "Drool of the Killer" involves a new world beneath a swimming pool complex, and "Eyes of the Killer" focuses on a hit immersive theater with mysterious disappearances. The game is filled with dark humor, surreal environments, and a sense of horror.

"Indika" is a single-player Horror-Adventure game with an interesting plot and good gameplay, featuring perfect visuals and a spectacular soundtrack. Join a young nun, Indika, on her journey of self-discovery with the devil as her unlikely travel companion. Explore surreal landscapes and uncover Indika's troubled past in 2D pixel art mini-games, tackling unique puzzle elements in this third-person, story-driven game. With its dark sense of humor, "Indika" will make you laugh while immersing you in a wholesome and immersive atmosphere.

"Pentiment" is a narrative-driven game immersed in history, with a story inspired by illuminated manuscripts and printed woodcuts. As you navigate through a 16th century German town, your choices and investigations in this murder mystery will shape the outcome of the tale. Uncovering the truth proves challenging, as social classes and religious differences impact your journey.

"Some Distant Memory" is a post-apocalyptic game set on Earth, where two colonies, Ares and NOAH, strive for survival. The Professor and Commander Ti, representatives of each colony, uncover reduced-to-rubble Earth's past through ARORA, an artificial intelligence. By exploring artifacts and memories, they reveal a story of love, innovation, and human resilience, ultimately shedding light on humanity's former existence.

"Misericordetta" is a Historical Adventure game with an interesting plot, excellent visuals, and a masterful soundtrack. In this 20-3