The Mildew Children (2024)

Developer: The Growing Stones
Publisher: Valkyrie Initiative
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 494 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A dark, story-driven 2D adventure with a grim fairy-tale atmosphere and psychological horror elements.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere, voice acting, and slavic folklore, but the game is short and many find the ending unsatisfying. Players disagree on the good ending, often saying it is hard to get without a guide.

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