Hello Cruel World (2024)
- Developer
- Akupara Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, RPG
- Rating
- 3.8 of 5, 21 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A tense, unsettling descent into psychological horror where your VR investigation is guided by a chat room's prompts, balancing puzzle solving with a creeping sense of dread.
psychological horrortenseimmersiveunsettlingstory richpuzzle focusedatmosphericfirst person
What players say
Players praise the eerie atmosphere and the simulated stream chat, but many note that puzzles rely on a single mechanic and feel repetitive. Some report save bugs or calibration problems, and opinions split on whether the price is fair for the length and interactivity.
Screenshots
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