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The Naysayer

Disprove the accusations a seditious knight has brought against your rule. Find a way to defeat your foe in the arena, or refute his words in this text-based souls-like.

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Developer
Ben Jensen-Wilson
Publisher
Byte Blast
Release
June 26, 2026
37 days ago
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About the Game

A souls-like story penned atop digital parchment.

Decide where the story goes, what actions you'll take, how you'll fight, and what you'll say.

Centred around one boss:

  • Get to know your foe, and find a way to defeat him. Use perseverance, hidden tactics, and refutes to prove your innocence against unjust allegations.

Don’t let his trickery mislead you:

  • You’ll be corralled and persuaded to believe things that aren’t true. Hold tight to who you know yourself to be.

Trust your advisors:

  • Lean on the wisdom and experience of your entourage. They're there to help.

Content warning: this game covers uncomfortable material and is not suitable for children, or for everyone. A detailed (spoiler-ish) content warning can also be found in-game.

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