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This Strange Realm Of Mine

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

This Strange Realm Of Mine is a First Person Shooter mixed with poetry and psychological horror. Graphic style is 3D mixed with pixel art.

What works
  • Unique philosophical narrative
  • Varied and creative level design
  • Engaging soundtrack and atmosphere
  • Multiple endings and moral choices
  • Accessible gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Some find philosophical text preachy or tedious
  • Limited replay value beyond achievements
  • Basic and sometimes weak combat
  • Linear progression with minimal exploration depth

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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This Strange Realm Of Mine: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Intimacy.

Why this game works

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