The Happy Hereafter (2014)

Developer: Alawar, Mirball Games
Publisher: ESDigital Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Strategy
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 436 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted and quirky management sim where you gently guide cheerful souls through quirky afterlife building tasks.

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What players say

Players describe a cute and extremely casual city builder where zombies need no food. The game is impossible to lose, has no time pressure, and takes about 5 to 6 hours to finish. However, players warn about several bugs, especially a quest called the Magic Alter that can block progress entirely, and some report losing their save file.

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