Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass (2018)

- Developer
- Kasey Ozymy
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 585 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 44 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A dreamlike JRPG that balances childlike wonder with unsettling psychological horror, driven by a pixel-art aesthetic and a quirky, humorous tone.
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What players say
Players praise this as a polished, challenging RPG that blends cheerful surfaces with darker themes. The music stands out, and while the game can be grindy, adjustable difficulty settings help. Some compare it favorably to Earthbound and Undertale, but say it has its own identity.
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