BAD END THEATER (2021)

Developer: NomnomNami
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Simulation
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 9,843 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A cozy yet macabre puzzle box of tragic tales, where cute pixel art contrasts with gory consequences and you must fumble through branching narratives to piece together a hidden solution.

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What players say

Players love the cute art and music, and say the story is sweet even if it is named Bad End Theater. The game is short, taking one to two hours to see everything, and players describe the multiple-perspective storytelling as unique. Some players find the price a bit high for the length, and a few wish certain characters got more screen time.

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