Underplayed Gems

Forgotten Beginnings: A New Afterlife (2025)

Forgotten Beginnings: A New Afterlife cover
Developer
james5272
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG, Free To Play
Rating
4.3 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A free RPG Maker game with a personal, homemade feel, where you explore a new afterlife at a gentle pace without pressure or ads.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, hard Famicom-style RPG made in RPG Maker MZ. The story about reincarnation and its branching endings are praised, but some find the visuals repetitive and bosses frustratingly difficult.

Screenshots

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