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What do mirror reflections do once they have no one to repeat after anymore? Play as Iris, quite a sarcastic reflection torn between the urge to unravel the mystery of death of her “prototype” and the need to find her place in a mirrored world.

Reviews: Very Positive — 92% — of 51 reviews
Released: 2024-05-16
Developer: Purple Brick Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    Windows · Mac
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    Windows

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    88% matchVery Positive90% of 4,417 reviews2025
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    Windows
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    90% matchVery Positive89% of 121 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac

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    Windows · Mac
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    Why similar: Psychological 18.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.3%, Mystery 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 14%, Choices Matter 11.2%

  60. #60 Purrfect Date - Visual Novel/Dating Simulator
    70% matchMixed61% of 471 reviews2017
    Dev: Bae TeamPub: Bossa Studios
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    As Cat Island’s newest arrival, it’s not long before you realise something’s seriously amiss, or should we say… amorous! A blend of mystery, intrigue and wickedly black humour, will you discover your Purrfect Date before it’s too late? Remember, curiosity killed the cat...

    Why similar: Visual Novel 36.3%, Mystery 18%, Choices Matter 16.7%, Adventure 10.3%, Funny 10%

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