Underplayed Gems

The Spell - A Kinetic Novel (2019)

The Spell - A Kinetic Novel cover
Developer
Hangover Cat Purrroduction
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A somber, introspective reading experience where emotional vulnerability and growing unease coexist through quiet text and music.

melancholicmysteriousslow-pacedatmosphericintrospectiveuneasyemotionally heavytext-focused

What players say

Players praise the story's twists and emotional impact, especially from three character perspectives. It is a short, linear novel with no choices, lasting about 5 hours. Some note typos and inconsistent art, but most say it is worth full price.

Screenshots

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