HOMESICKNESS (2025)

Developer: jnity, celesware
Publisher: jnity
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 76 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, uneasy exploration of memory and decay through abstract, first-person spaces.

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What players say

Players praise the unsettling atmosphere and nostalgic early-2000s aesthetic, especially in later chapters. The game balances exploration with tense enemy encounters rather than outright scares, though some find the first hour's gameplay loop tedious and the UI floaty. Reviews split on the difficulty, with many noting a sharp spike after a calm opening chapter.

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