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T.W.I.R.L.

It's 3am in your childhood home. The year is 2006. Everyone's asleep, but you. Sneak out of your room and do as you're told - "T.W.I.R.L." - whatever that means.

Developer
Genie Boy Games
Publisher
Genie Boy Games, Haunted Publishing Syndicate
Release
August 19, 2026
71 days ago
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About the Game

WHAT'S YOUR DEEPEST, DARKEST SECRET?

Experience a haunting, abstract narrative about self-worth, growing up in 2006, and protecting a secret for life.

BUT BE WARNED: If ever asked to look at yourself... DON'T.

through every step you make. You're nine years old. The house is dark except for moonlight, your alarm clock, and the red glow of your PS3 that's turned off. You step out of bed, and sneak out of your room.

about any and all thoughts, hopes, and nightmares. This is all just an innocent little thing you did as a kid... right?

the person sleeping. They won't hear you... will they?

another day, or, another year. Maybe no one remembers what happened.

don't do this.

KEY FEATURES:

  • Controller Support with Haptic Feedback

  • First Person, No HUD

  • Simple controls: Move, interact, and "look"

  • A cat that you can pet!

  • Hidden Easter Eggs. Something new to discover every time.

  • ~ 1 Hour playtime for the main story.

  • Multiple endings including a special secret ending.

  • A nostalgic psychological horror about a deep, dark secret you've kept since you were 9-years-old.

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