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Weird and Unfortunate Things Are Happening (2023)

Weird and Unfortunate Things Are Happening cover
Developer
Sapphire Dream Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Free To Play, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.9 of 5, 179 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 19 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quietly unsettling journey through a strangely empty city where you uncover odd events and hidden powers at a deliberately slow pace.

mysteriousunsettlingpsychologicalatmosphericquirkylow-key weirdslow-burnrpg-like

What players say

Players praise this free RPG Maker horror game for its Earthbound-inspired tone, engaging combat, and well-written characters, with many surprised it costs nothing. A few note rough RPG Maker edges, but most agree it's a polished and memorable experience that does not overstay its welcome.

Screenshots

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