The Specter's Desire (2024)

Developer

Themisian

Platforms

Windows, macOS

Genres

Indie

Rating

4.9 of 5, 55 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 65 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A tense, story-rich visual novel where you investigate supernatural events by playing cards and making choices that shape a darkly comedic mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the variety of challenging puzzles and encounters, comparing it favorably to Kaiji and Danganronpa. The game is very long, with some calling 100+ hours a breeze. However, a few warn about colorblind-unfriendly puzzles and save traps.

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