One Night: Burlesque (2023)

Developer: RedDeer.Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A smoky, dialogue-driven noir mystery where you read minds and navigate tangled relationships in a burlesque club.

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What players say

Players praise the noir atmosphere and character-specific color-coded art, but many call it short at under 3 hours for full completion. The mystery is straightforward and the killer easy to identify, though the mind reading mechanic feels tedious to some. There is broad agreement that grammar and spelling errors mar the writing, and most say the game is worth playing only on a steep discount.

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