Runt of the Litter (2017)

Developer: Choice of Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 51 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A text-driven choose-your-own adventure novel where your decisions shape a fantasy tale of rebellion and companion bonding.

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What players say

Players appreciate the griffon-raising concept and the writing, but many feel the story ends abruptly at its midpoint, just when major choices like rebellion or empire service are presented. The use of non-binary pronouns and inconsistent character gendering frustrates some, while others note that stats and their effects are not clearly explained.

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