Nihiland (2024)

Developer: Cassandra Wang
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 29 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a slow, introspective walk through a surreal digital world, where you quietly explore abstract spaces while brooding over existential questions.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, philosophical walking experience through two areas with orbs of text fragments. Some note a graphics setting locks the game at low framerate, and the ai-powered dialogue is widely seen as broken. The game's mood and music are praised, but its length and limited interactivity are not for everyone.

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