Event[0] (2016)

Developer: Ocelot Society
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 2,281 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a derelict spaceship while typing messages to a lonely, insecure AI, the game feels like a tense, intimate conversation in a silent, retrofuturistic void.

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What players say

Players praise the AI typing dialogue and clever puzzles but note the game is very short, with a clunky computer interface and dark visuals that require brightness maxed. Some find the story derivative of 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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