Cruel Reality: A horrible dream (2023)

- Developer
- Keer&Deem Creations
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.9 of 5, 43 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 47 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A disorienting blend of retro pixel art and psychological dread, where hallucinations and buried fears blur with reality through minimalist gameplay and an unsettling soundtrack.
psychological horroratmosphericretrominimalistdarksurrealemotionaltense
What players say
Players call it a very short visual novel, about 15 to 45 minutes, with a pixel-art look and a mix of humor, memes, and jump scares. The story has three endings, and while some find it touching or deep, others say it can be edgy. The low price is noted, and players encourage replaying to see all endings.
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