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Chronotopia: Second Skin (2023)

Chronotopia: Second Skin cover
Developer
Träumendes Mädchen
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A dark, emotionally charged visual novel where a princess's death becomes a haunting journey through time and love with an undercurrent of psychological dread.

story richpsychological horroratmosphericdark fantasyromancephilosophicalchoices mattertense

What players say

Players praise this dark retelling of Donkeyskin for its time loop mechanic, which lets the protagonist grow through repeated attempts to escape a grim fate. The art and animation are consistently highlighted, and many note the strong appeal of its sapphic romance options. Some players found the mature themes heavier than expected.

Screenshots

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