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Dry Drowning

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology.

What works

  • Engaging noir/cyberpunk narrative
  • Meaningful player choices with consequences
  • Unique interrogation mechanics
  • Atmospheric art and music
  • Multiple endings and replayability

Things to keep in mind

  • Translation and localization issues
  • Some pacing and narrative density problems
  • Limited gameplay depth beyond visual novel mechanics
  • Lack of voice acting
  • Ui and save system could be improved

What to play next

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Dry Drowning: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 25/07/2026