Expelled! (2025)

Developer: inkle Ltd
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 243 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A whimsical, dialogue-heavy visual novel set in a 1920s boarding school where a student navigates a murder accusation with humor and wit.

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What players say

Players praise the well-written story and morality system that unlocks new options as you misbehave. The time-based dialogue system creates a scramble to hide evidence, though some find the later sections convoluted. Opinions are split on whether the mystery is satisfying, with a few calling it thin.

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