Droste Effect
Explore the peculiar tale of Droste Effect, a captivating 2D puzzle game. Confront the mysterious past of your new home with Alexandra, uncover secrets, and manage your sanity in an intense adventure. Rediscover the power of memories as you dive into a past that will reshape your present.
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September 26, 2024
1 year and 309 days ago
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Positive14 reviews92.9%
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36 itemsAbout the Game
Embark on a mysterious journey with Alexandra, who moves to a charming Swiss countryside house.
As Alex begins to settle down, she begins to notice strange happenings around her, like what she believes to be vivid dreams about the house's past.
Alex will soon find herself forced to uncover the truth, living a bizarre adventure to find out more. Through the memories, Alex will realize that the distant past of the house is closer to her than she thought.
Will she be able to escape and get her present back?
Droste Effect is a 2D puzzle game with survival horror elements, created using Rpgmaker XP. Experience unconventional mechanics and embark yourself in immersive exploration through interactive minigames and classic puzzles. Look for hidden details and secret memories crucial to both puzzle-solving and understanding the plot.
Be curious and observe your surroundings carefully.
Immerse yourself in exploration through books, paintings, diaries and moreExperience a mix of classic and interactive puzzlesManage survival elements such as sanity and flashlightUncover a captivating storylineDiscover all 4 epilogues in search of the true endingTry to complete the game through achievements and collectiblesUnlock a secret extra gameplayPlaytime: 2 hours minimum
The DEMO is for demonstration purposes only of game mechanics. Storyline, mini-games and puzzles will be different in the full game although the style will be the same.
DEMO playtime: at least 15 minutes