Katharsis (2017)

Developer

KOCMOC17

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Simulation

Rating

3.6 of 5, 48 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 2.0 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A slow, introspective journey that frames everyday quests as existential meditations, making the game feel like a thoughtful exploration of obsession and purpose rather than a conventional adventure.

contemplativephilosophicalatmosphericintrospectivenarrative-drivensimulationadventuremeditative

What players say

Players compare it to The Stanley Parable but without its narration and polish. It is a short walking sim with a few puzzles, multiple endings, and some political satire. Opinions split on whether it is clever or just boring.

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