Fairy Deer (2022)

Developer: Expedition Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 50 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, text-based journey through a dark and oppressive forest, driven by a desperate hunt for a mythical escape.

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What players say

Players praise the story's emotional weight and message about sacrificing the present for the future, but many note it is a single linear path with very few art assets and no interactivity. Opinion splits on whether it works as a horror story, and some find the plot predictable or boring while others call it well-written and memorable.

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