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Charon 卡戎

A point-and-click narrative puzzle game with a delicate art style and soothing pace. In this Underworld at the end of all things, guide souls who lost their memories and speech safely across the Styx. Luckily, our protagonist is about to face the most restless bunch of them all...

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About the Game

Follow a solitary Charon and experience the daily grind of working upon the River Styx.

If the Underworld is the end of all life, could it also be the end of time?

The Underworld in Charon houses the "finality" of everything, and it has also swept up our little Charon—the only bottom-tier corporate slave accepted by the Styx. Having severely failed to meet his soul-ferrying quota last quarter, this little guy has been banished to the "Grey Coast."

There is nothing new under the sun in the Underworld. Most souls arriving here lose their will and mechanically walk their final journey. Yet, there are always restless spirits. The Grey Coast gathers these unstable elements, and this is where little Charon’s next quarter unfolds. Will you help him escape this wretched life, or...?

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  • Enter this compact and exquisite ghostly realm with questions in mind: Encounter diverse souls and guide them through the final leg of their lives—though not every soul is bound to pass the evaluation.

  • Extract key items from the souls: They have lost most of their memories, even forgetting how to speak! Fortunately, everything eventually converges in the Styx. Try salvaging their belongings from the river to piece together their pasts.

  • Offer the right items to Charon’s bone lamp as sacrifices: It will guide you toward potential paths. Choose different routes to reach different destinations, uncover distinct stories, and acquire new items and clues.

  • A hand-painted, stylized 3D world: Through relentless iteration and polishing, we strive to craft a visually stunning artistic experience.

  • Decorate your little cabin by this pale riverbank: As the story unfolds, build your own corner in this forgotten land. Perhaps you'll find... a shred of solace for your soul?

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