LONER (2021)

Developer: LTZinc
Publisher: Conglomerate 5
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You play as a lonely student exploring a 2D open world, chatting with characters and solving small puzzles in a calm, story-driven quest for evidence of aliens.

2dtop-downminimalistatmosphericstory richexplorationcasual puzzles

What players say

Players describe LONER as a very short RPG Maker game with a quirky premise about a girl who believes in aliens. Reviews consistently cite forced Russian language on startup, poor English translation, bugs, repetitive music, and shallow gameplay, though a few appreciate its short, sweet story with two endings.

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