Merrily Perilly (2018)

Developer: Squiddershins
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A surreal descent into absurd calamity where every simple action spirals into chaotic misfortune.

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What players say

Players praise the charming art, funny dialogue, and clever chain of perils, but opinions split on its depth: some find it a rewarding puzzle game, while others call it repetitive with only one puzzle. A few report game-breaking bugs on Windows that block endings.

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