The Aching Aversion (2024)

Developer: Stenblood
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG, Free To Play
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
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

Exploring eerie, dreamlike bunkers with atmospheric audio and a unique 3D art style, each playthrough reveals different horrors based on your choices.

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What players say

Players describe a free RPG Maker horror game with 3D graphics and a focus on exploring six bunkers to reach sixteen endings. Reviews are split on the visuals, with some calling them awful but unique, while others find the atmosphere effective despite the simple design. Some note the game lacks story and has basic puzzles.

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