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Gloom

Afflicted by severe amnesia, you drift deep into the Common Dream. You scour for the lost pages of the Necronomicon, while clinging on to any little purpose you have left. Faced with mad dreamers, horrible abominations and eldritch deities, you feel drawn to the dark Abyss deep within.

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Hunchback Studio
Publisher
Hunchback Studio
Release
April 13, 2017
9 years and 113 days ago
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Very Positive605 reviews83.1%

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About the Game

You are a nameless dreamer, trying to make sense of the mystery that is the Common Dream. You know that deliverance lies within the lost pages of the Necronomicon and in the enigmatic Abyss deep within the Dream. To reach these, however, you must fight through hordes of insane dreamers and eldritch beings, as well as discover your past and the occult history of the Common Dream.

  • H.P. Lovecraft inspired, original story - told carefully piece by piece
  • Challenging combat that respects the player's ability to learn and adapt
  • Procedural level structure that ensures endless replay value
  • Wide array of weapons, items, and foes to offer tons of unique, compelling scenarios
  • Permadeath system akin to modern roguelike titles
  • Beautiful, stylized pixel art with the audio to match

Developed and published by Hunchback Studio
Created by Aleksi Sirviö
Music by Valtteri Hanhijoki
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