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Karisvale

Karisvale

Brendan Tighe · April 1, 2022 · Free to Play, Pixel Graphics, Exploration, Top-Down, RPG

Karisvale is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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Very Positive94% · 196
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Karisvale price

Karisvale is free to play — there is no purchase price, on Steam or anywhere else we track. We keep watching it, so if it ever stops being free the price history on this page will show when that happened and what it changed to.

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.

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/

Karisvale — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included
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DLC & expansions

Karisvale Fan Pack

Karisvale Fan Pack

35
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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.

Recommended Jul 1, 2026
a cool short free game.
Recommended Jun 8, 2026
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.
Recommended May 12, 2026
Amazing short game!! I love the art style and the ending sequence!
Recommended Feb 26, 2026
tis good
Recommended Feb 22, 2026
The RPG turns into Space Mountain. 10/10
Recommended Feb 10, 2026
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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