You Must Become A Lich (2023)

Developer: Skylor Beck
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 53 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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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.

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How it feels

A darkly whimsical coin-pusher where you casually manage a lair and collect gold to ascend to lichdom.

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What players say

Players enjoy the coin-pushing loop but consistently say the game is too short, with most finishing in under two hours. Many report performance issues on high-end hardware and a developer who cut support early.

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