
Inversed
A short, interactive visual novel set in the mid-19th Century, in which a poet fights against time as she's writing the most important work of her life. Poetry is the answer, but what is the question?
Developer
Publisher
Release
October 18, 2024
1 year and 287 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive84 reviews91.7%
Does this feel indie?
Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.No votes yet
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. |
Media
6 itemsAbout the Game

Inversed is a short, interactive visual novel set in the mid-19th Century, in which a poet fights against time as she's writing the most important work of her life.
Poetry is the answer, but what is the question?

<1,000 words (10-15 minutes of playtime)!
Fully voiced!
Animated mid-19th Century poet/goth girl!
Choose words and create mysterious poems (minigame style)!
Atmospheric narrative (lights out and headset on for maximum effect)!
A Steam achievement!This game was made for the O2A2 VN Jam 2024, a micro Visual Novel jam with strict asset limitations and a 1000 word limit.