Childlike(차일드라이크) (2021)

Genres: Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 30 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Navigating childhood fears through imaginative puzzles, with a light touch of eeriness in everyday spaces.

whimsicalmildly unsettlingpuzzle-focusedchildlike perspectivefirst-personfree to playstory-driven

What players say

Players are split on this Korean horror game. Some praise its scary childhood-nostalgia concept and short length, while others call it an obvious asset flip. The main complaint is that there are no English subtitles, making it confusing for non-Korean speakers. A few note it is more physically demanding than expected, with a difficult final stage.

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