SEMU (2023)

Developer: InkForge Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 19 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A bleak, confined journey through space where you mostly observe and survive in a silent, unfolding narrative.

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What players say

Players praise SEMU for telling a bleak, existential story through gameplay rather than cutscenes. Reviewers consistently note its short runtime, the use of a jetpack and grapple hook, and a fourth-wall-breaking ending that requires multiple attempts to fully grasp. A few find the download size too large for the experience.

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