Beyond R: Rule Ripper (2025)

Developer: Tohriv, GJ Staff
Publisher: GJ Staff
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 23 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

An eerie, thoughtful journey through fragmented clues and shadowy environments, with a pace that lets unease slowly settle in.

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What players say

Players praise the unique twist on death games where characters embody rules, the jazz soundtrack, and a cast they find compelling. Many note the branching story with 26 endings is ambitious but buggy, with a save system that frustrates and progression that requires backtracking. The story is unfinished, planned as a trilogy, and the true ending feels underwhelming to some.

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