Lurkers (2020)

Developer: Ertal Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burning, text-driven investigation set in foggy Victorian London where choices shape a tense, character-focused mystery.

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What players say

Players find this a short BL visual novel set during the Jack the Ripper murders, with a straightforward mystery and sweet PG romance. Opinions split on quality: many call it a fine quick read with likable characters, while some say the mystery and romance are both mediocre. Frequent mentions of typos and a mixed reaction to the art style.

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