Karisvale
Brendan Tighe · 2022 · Free to Play, Pixel Graphics, Exploration, Top-Down, RPG
PC
1 user reviews100% · 1
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About Karisvale
Karisvale is a narrative-driven top-down mystery game where you assume the role of Shaymus O’Malley, a seasoned detective who has been summoned by the mayor of Karisvale to find a missing citizen. You must explore the town of Karisvale, question its citizens, and piece together what exactly is going on in this uncanny game.
Every citizen features branching dialogue paths that allow you to form your own conclusions in this gripping, cryptic narrative. Karisvale tells a non-linear story and it is up to you to piece it together.
Exploring Karisvale will net you hidden Dead Flowers that contain information on the history of where they were found. Find Dead Flowers in hidden rooms, through puzzles, and by talking to the townsfolk. I wonder what might happen if you collect them all...
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1762480/Karisvale/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1892200/Karisvale_Fan_Pack/
A Plethora of Interesting Characters, Each with Unique Motives
Every citizen features branching dialogue paths that allow you to form your own conclusions in this gripping, cryptic narrative. Karisvale tells a non-linear story and it is up to you to piece it together.Unravel the Lore Through Collectibles
Exploring Karisvale will net you hidden Dead Flowers that contain information on the history of where they were found. Find Dead Flowers in hidden rooms, through puzzles, and by talking to the townsfolk. I wonder what might happen if you collect them all...Additional Features
- A mesmerizing original soundtrack
- Authentic 2D art style with modernized twists
- Beautiful handcrafted locations to explore
- A short but condensed game, suitable for a single sitting
- Created mostly by one person, in the Unity engine, in the past year
- Inspirations include the Lavender Town creepypasta, Doki Doki Literature Club, and the film, Shutter Island
- Runs perfectly on Steam Deck!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1762480/Karisvale/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1892200/Karisvale_Fan_Pack/
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What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
✦ AI summary
Players praise this short free game for its charming art style, creative fourth-wall-breaking narrative reminiscent of games like The Stanley Parable and Doki Doki Literature Club, and its surprising genre shifts that keep the experience engaging. The main appeal is its brevity and uniqueness as a one-time playthrough experience filled with niche pop culture references, though one player warns that the game's trippy final sequence can be genuinely disorienting.
a cool short free game.
A short but cool mystery game! I think it's worth playing it through at least once but do NOT play while high I was tripping near the end and thought my shi was laced.
Amazing short game!! I love the art style and the ending sequence!
tis good
The RPG turns into Space Mountain. 10/10
a very cute game that breaks the fourth wall similar to The Stanley Parable and Doki Doki Literature Club :3 lots of cute niche movie and video game references that I thoroughly appreciate! ^-^
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