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Distress: A Choice-Driven Sci-Fi Adventure (2018)

Distress: A Choice-Driven Sci-Fi Adventure cover
Developer
Light Machine
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
5.0 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A moody, choice-driven visual novel where you navigate a deadly, secret-filled space station metropolis under constant threat from creatures and a militarized force.

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What players say

Players praise the abundance of choices and multiple endings, with branching paths that make each playthrough feel different. Some note the game is short, completed in under two hours, and that certain characters are always safe regardless of player decisions.

Screenshots

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