Anodyne (2013)

Developer: Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka
Publisher: Analgesic Productions
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 1,594 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lonely, surreal trek through subconscious zones with a retro Game Boy aesthetic and a hauntingly moody soundtrack.

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What players say

Players compare it to a weird dream about a Zelda game, praising its surreal world design and emotional exploration. The difficulty is fair but puzzles can be trivialized by unclear jump mechanics.

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