Illusion Carnival (2024)

Developer: KiZ
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Free To Play
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 7,049 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A free-to-play adventure that feels like wandering through a dark fairy-tale carnival, combining puzzles and light action with a strangely immersive atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the eerie art style and enjoy the puzzles, but nearly everyone notes it is very short, ending after chapter one. Many are eagerly waiting for chapter 2.

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