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Dissent

A visual novel with mild choice-based progression. In this prologue story, follow an inquisitve college student into the depths of deceptive corporate lab: Moniker Innovation. Begin to unravel a mystery larger than the young journalist looking for answers and even this game itself.

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Release
June 2, 2022
4 years and 61 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mixed23 reviews56.5%

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About the Game

About the Game

Dissent started as a game jam and acts as a quick introduction to characters, setting, and the secrecy surrounding them. With three possible endings, discover friends, reveal enemies, and provoke the inevitable aftermath found in the award winning sequel: Coalescence.

The Sequel
Want to know what happens next? Expand your story with Coalescence!


Key Features
Explore a story driven world. Enter the corporate office space of Moniker, where you will meet fascinating characters that drive story rich elements throughout the game.

One of the many characters you will encounter at Moniker.

Gather Evidence. Encounter unique objects and obscurities while you sneak around the grounds. Perhaps some of these will assist in your adventure!

Choices like these will affect your story.

Uncover Mysteries. While interacting with these story rich characters, uncover the mystery of what Moniker is doing throughout the world.

Could this be what Moniker has under wraps?