Broken Thorns: West Gate (2021)

- Developer
- Stick Productions, Xeroyd
- Publisher
- Stick Productions
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 5.0 of 5, 7 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.4 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow, introspective walk through a hand-drawn dying world, where you confront inner demons and symbolic threats that target your mind rather than your body.
atmosphericphilosophicaldarkstory-richwalking simulatorpsychologicalexplorationcontemplative
What players say
Players praise this short, self-reflection-focused indie game for its hand-drawn art, music, and personal questions. They note it is rough and clunky, with occasional bugs and awkward translations, but find the moral themes and coziness rewarding. Playtime is around 2-4 hours.
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