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KARMA: The Dark World (2025)

KARMA: The Dark World cover
Developer
POLLARD STUDIO LLC
Publisher
Wired Productions, Gamirror Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.6 of 5, 4,462 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-burn, first-person psychological thriller that immerses you in a dystopian world with a tense, cinematic, and story-rich feel.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere, visuals, and emotional story, often comparing it to works like 1984. The game is a walking simulator with psychological horror elements and a surreal narrative, but the pacing is slow and the story can be cryptic or unsatisfying for some. Reviews split on whether the deep themes succeed or come across as pretentious.

Trailer

Screenshots

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