Evertree Inn (2017)

Developer: Hosted Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A text-based murder mystery where you explore a tavern and interrogate characters to solve a crime before the killer strikes again.

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What players say

Players are split on Evertree Inn. Many praise the cozy atmosphere, character customization, and romance, but a vocal group criticizes the abrupt ending where the mystery is resolved by a magic tree, making earlier investigation feel pointless. The game is very short, often finished in under two hours, and choices beyond romance have little impact on the outcome.

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