The Aether: Life as a God (2018)

Developer

Hosted Games

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Adventure, Indie, RPG

Rating

4.0 of 5, 35 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 2.5 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

Playing feels like directing a quiet, contemplative simulation where your choices slowly shape the growth of a divine presence.

text-basedthoughtfulstrategicslow-pacedimmersivecerebralmeditative

What players say

Players say the game is a short text-based experience where your choices rarely carry real weight, despite the premise of shaping a mortal race. The writing has noticeable errors and feels incomplete, though some enjoy the god fantasy and multiple endings.

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