The Use of Life (2022)
- Developer
- だらねこげーむず/Daraneko Games
- Publisher
- PLAYISM
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 802 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 19 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
It feels like reading a branching dark fantasy novel where every quiet decision shapes a protagonist's moral journey through thoughtful, turn-based encounters.
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What players say
Players praise the story and QTE-based combat, calling it a hidden gem with multiple unique endings. The difficulty ramps up significantly on hard mode, and some note the single-save-file design forces commitment. Reviews are split on whether the QTE reliance is engaging or exhausting, especially in late-game fights.
Screenshots
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