Runeous: Part One (2016)

Developer: Novel Tea Games
Publisher: Lost Fables
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 143 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 23 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A brief, casual visual novel introduction that sets up a steampunk-tinged world and story, with minimal gameplay.

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What players say

Players are split: some appreciate the short, easy 100% and whimsical art, while others report broken save/load and note the story ends on a cliffhanger.

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