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
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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.
Screenshots
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