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HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE (2023)

HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE cover
Developer
Motvind Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 386 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 53 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, melancholy point-and-click mystery set in a perpetually rainy small town, where you investigate a friend's fate through rich animation and quiet atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise this short narrative about grief and friendship for its beautiful pixel art and emotional weight. Some find it too brief and lacking interactivity, but most agree it is a memorable, bittersweet experience worth the hour it takes.

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Screenshots

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