Mbembe Radio (2024)

Developer: Gattorocco
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 43 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Walking home alone through a dim forest, listening to a children's radio show that feels increasingly off, blending quiet exploration with sudden bursts of threat.

tenseretroatmosphericexplorationsurvivalquietchildlike dread90s nostalgia

What players say

Players praise the nostalgic PS1-style graphics and atmosphere, while calling it a short horror game with multiple endings. Many say the horror is mild, making it suitable for newcomers, but some find it too shallow and boring. Critics mention the lack of quality-of-life features like chapter select or the ability to skip radio segments.

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