M1: A Death in the Desert (2017)

Developer: Dracula's Cave
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A grim and branching visual novel that puts moral weight on every decision, pulling you through a sparse and hostile desert landscape.

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What players say

Players describe this as a very short visual novel with pixel art and a few choices that lead to different endings. Many finish it in under 20 minutes and praise the easy achievements, but the writing is often called shallow and awkward.

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