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The Sixth Sorrow

The Sixth Sorrow is a short, narrative-driven horror game where your choices impact the story. To what lengths can a mother's love drive her?

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February 27, 2025
1 year and 156 days ago
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About the Game

“And a sword will pierce your own soul also.”

Things haven't felt right since the accident. Your mother's passive aggression, your father's refusal to speak, and strange things around the house... Are they unable to move on, or is something even more sinister lurking beneath the surface?

Dark Secrets

  • Be a part of a character-driven narrative as you unravel a mystery engulfed in grief, sorrow, and maternal love. 

Unsettling Atmosphere

  • Be immersed as you explore creepy environments that each feature their own eerie sound design and captivating retro aesthetics.

Choices Matter with Multiple Endings

  • Engage in interactive dialogue that shapes your relationships and how the story unfolds. With multiple endings and hidden secrets, more than one playthrough is encouraged.

Interactive Mechanics

  • Gameplay extends beyond simple key collection, featuring minigames and puzzles that engage players and advance the narrative.