Existensis (2021)

Developer: Ozzie Sneddon
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a gentle, meditative journey through hand-drawn worlds as an artist seeks inspiration and meaning.

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What players say

Players praise Existensis for its hand-drawn art, philosophical story about life and death, and peaceful atmosphere. The game is short at about 4 hours with branching levels and multiple endings, though some find the backtracking tedious and the navigation unclear. A few reviewers found the music annoying and the gameplay awkward.

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