Sentimental Death Loop (2023)

Developer: qureate, IXILL LLC.
Publisher: qureate
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 188 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You are trapped in a loop of sudden, deadly betrayals by a friend, forced to stealthily search rooms and solve puzzles to break the cycle.

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What players say

Players are split on this time-loop story. Many enjoy the pixel art and the doomed yuri relationship, but almost everyone agrees the gameplay is tedious and poorly explained, often requiring a guide. The frequent and seemingly unnecessary panty shots draw criticism even from fans.

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