The Crack (壳中之物） (2024)

Developer: Riyuekong Studio
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, RPG, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 53 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, introspective journey that peels back layers of memory and emotion, asking you to confront both joy and pain without clear answers.

introspectivenostalgicmelancholiccontemplativeemotionalstory-drivenfree to play

What players say

Players praise the story and music but are split on the AI art and get stuck on puzzles. The English translation is rough and some say the game plays more like a digital novel than a proper game.

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