Freja (2024)

Developer: Retroactive Fort
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense first-person exploration of a deteriorating mind, where piecing together trauma through retro minigames creates a hauntingly introspective atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the unsettling atmosphere and emotional story about facing past trauma, with mini games that connect to the narrative. It is short, under two hours for most, and splits players on how much interactivity there is between story beats.

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