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Nocturnals

A short, choose your own adventure game about two boys that find each other in a lonely, post-apocalyptic town.

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Developer
Cowboy Toad Games
Publisher
Cowboy Toad Games
Release
September 13, 2024
1 year and 322 days ago
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Very Positive927 reviews86.8%

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About the Game

This game was created as my version of a love letter to my partner.

Follow the story of Ted as he navigates the abandoned town of Ruddleside amidst the post apocalypse, finding a solitary companion in Diego.

Your choices determine whether Diego will bond with Ted and help him continue his search for surviving communities, or whether the pair will face difficulties and challenges that put them at odds with each other whilst trying to escape the horrors within Ruddleside.

Gameplay:

  • Explore Stylized 3D Environments: Navigate the atmospheric setting of Ruddleside.

  • Solve Puzzles and Find Collectibles: Uncover the town's mysteries through various puzzles and collectibles.

  • Shape Ted's Destiny: Make decisions that influence Ted's personality and determine his fate.

Embark on a heartfelt journey in Nocturnals.

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