Erica (2021)

Developer: Flavourworks
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 1,740 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Feels like playing through a tense, cinematic thriller where your choices shape a dark, branching mystery.

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What players say

Players say the story is engaging but dark and confusing, with some struggling to follow the plot. The FMV acting is well-regarded, though many find the constant mouse prompts every 30 seconds annoying, and the lack of a skip button frustrating. Opinions are split on replay value: choices feel distinct but the same scenes wear thin.

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