Case 02: Paranormal Evil (2021)

Developer: Sounding Stone / 老奉毊, MaouCat Studio / 魔王貓工作室
Publisher: Sounding Stone / 老奉毊, RMAsia
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 48 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, turn-based survival horror where dice rolls determine your fate in a retro-styled hospital overrun by zombies and evil spirits.

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What players say

Players praise the dice-based combat as unique, but opinions split on the story: some find it charming and improved, others say it is thin and overshadowed by frequent battles. Hard mode is notably tougher, with dice rolls capped at 3. The game is short, around 3 to 6 hours, and runs well on Steam Deck.

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