众生 (2018)

Developer: 边境游戏工作室
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 488 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You navigate a randomly generated life in modern China, making mundane to consequential choices that subtly shape your character's path over decades.

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What players say

Players adore the original black-and-white art style and slow pace, but almost all agree development stopped years ago, the team disbanded, and the game remains an unfinished demo. Many feel betrayed after crowdfunding and long waits, though a few still hope the creator's new project might revive it.

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