Pale Cachexia (2021)

Developer: Argent Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, melancholic gothic visual novel where you read through a tale of friendship and sorrow in a dark fantasy setting.

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What players say

Players consistently praise the atmospheric gothic art and piano-driven soundtrack. It is a short, linear kinetic novel with no branching choices. The story deals with illness and loneliness, but some find the pacing too slow and the writing overly descriptive. The ending is described as bittersweet and somewhat open.

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