Side-view game recs?
from wildflowertea@slrpnk.net to gaming@beehaw.org on 05 Dec 2024 20:54
https://slrpnk.net/post/15875630

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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GammaGames@beehaw.org on 05 Dec 2024 21:25 next collapse

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

windowsphoneguy@feddit.org on 05 Dec 2024 21:28 next collapse

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

wildflowertea@slrpnk.net on 08 Dec 08:13 collapse

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

Thanks!

bastionntb@lemmy.ml on 05 Dec 2024 21:55 next collapse

Spirit Farer

sic_semper_tyrannis@lemmy.today on 06 Dec 2024 04:03 next collapse

Absolutely fantastic game

wildflowertea@slrpnk.net on 08 Dec 08:09 collapse

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

Berttheduck@lemmy.ml on 05 Dec 2024 23:10 next collapse

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.

wildflowertea@slrpnk.net on 08 Dec 08:12 collapse

“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!

Berttheduck@lemmy.ml on 08 Dec 09:23 collapse

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

SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone on 06 Dec 2024 00:44 next collapse

Owlboy!

wildflowertea@slrpnk.net on 08 Dec 08:06 collapse

Ooh this looks nice. Thank you!

[deleted] on 06 Dec 2024 04:19 next collapse

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knokelmaat@beehaw.org on 06 Dec 2024 09:50 collapse

“but won’t trow me into a pit of emotional despair”

Your suggestions are both amazing games, but I would like to confirm to OP that these games are quite distopian and feature some body horror.

wildflowertea@slrpnk.net on 08 Dec 08:06 collapse

Thanks for the suggestions – and the warning!

I’ll put them on the list to check out once my emotions have settled.

xavier666@lemm.ee on 06 Dec 2024 04:57 next collapse

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.

wildflowertea@slrpnk.net on 08 Dec 08:17 collapse

Is it spooky but hopeful, or spooky and dark?

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

xavier666@lemm.ee on 08 Dec 08:30 collapse

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.

wildflowertea@slrpnk.net on 08 Dec 09:22 collapse

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!

knokelmaat@beehaw.org on 06 Dec 2024 09:53 next collapse

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

A short, side scrolling platformer about connection and love.

wildflowertea@slrpnk.net on 08 Dec 08:19 collapse

First time I hear about this game!

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

brsrklf@jlai.lu on 06 Dec 2024 11:11 collapse

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.

wildflowertea@slrpnk.net on 08 Dec 08:15 collapse

The images I checked out look beautiful.

Thank you for the rec!