Epanalepsis (2015)
- Developer
- Cameron Kunzelman
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 3.5 of 5, 34 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A slow, meditative point-and-click adventure spanning decades, focusing on melancholic connections and the quiet hum of a machine-driven world.
narrative-focusedatmosphericcontemplativenostalgicpoint & clickslow-pacedretrodystopian
What players say
Players describe Epanalepsis as a very short, story-driven experience more than a game, lasting roughly 40 minutes to an hour. The cryptic narrative about causality and three characters across time leaves some engaged and others frustrated by the lack of clear answers. The walking speed is widely criticized as too slow, while the soundtrack and writing receive consistent praise.
Screenshots
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