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I’m looking for story-heavy and/or artsy PC games with the same playing style as This War of Mine – but which won’t throw me into a pit of emotional despair.

Horror, sci-fi, and fantasy preferred, but I’m open to other themes too.

Thanks in advance!

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

I remember FAR: Lone Sails being enjoyable when I played it. Night in the Woods is a big rec too

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Ooh this looks nice. Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

Absolutely fantastic game

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

This looks wonderful. Hopeful and bright. Right what I need. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Inside is good, less story heavy and more fascinating world that makes you think. It's pretty short and maybe not quite what you're after but as it's often on sale dirt cheap and like 2 hours long it's probably worth a look.

You could also look at American Arcadia. I've not finished it yet but it's pretty good so far and fits your bill for side scrolling with story focus.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

“Welcome to Arcadia! A 70’s retro-futuristic metropolis where all its citizens enjoy a life of luxury and comfort… unaware that they’re being broadcast live 24/7!”

This sounds great. I had no idea it existed.

Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

I've played an hour or so and enjoyed it so far. I hope you have fun with it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Journey of the Broken Circle! Played this on switch and it deserves more attention.

A short, side scrolling platformer about connection and love.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

First time I hear about this game!

You got me at connection and love. Definitely playing. Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I've been playing Dredge a lot. Good game, art style and music is nice. Can be a bit spooky for some but I enjoy it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Is it spooky but hopeful, or spooky and dark?

I’ve read “Lovecraftian creatures” and now I am worried haha

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

There is no "in your face" type of horror. Most of the horror is environmental or you can see from afar.

The creatures are the best part haha. The good thing is it will slowly buildup so no worries. It might be on sale now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I see! I was also thinking the graphics looked too… chirpy for an Amnesia-like experience haha

I’ll put it on my list. Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Child of Light? Side-scrolling RPG, with a young Austrian princess waking up in a fantasy world. Very artsy and oniric, emotional but more on the hopeful side.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

The images I checked out look beautiful.

Thank you for the rec!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The Artful Escape, though it's more of a sidescrolling platformer

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Love the art style and colours. Straight to the list.

Thanks!