Great Short Games

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Created Sep 5, 2019 by Julien Kaspar
A list of my personal favourites of short games. These might have a their genius in their story, storytelling, gameplay-mechanics, art-style, soundtrack or a great mix between them.
These games generally don't take longer than 10 hours. Some that go above that are episodic games which divide the run time into a couple hours each.
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Mindcop screenshot
    One of the best detective games I've ever played! Going into this blind was such a fantastic experience. The humor is unexpectedly brilliant. The case is challenging and the art style on point. I like…
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    Leap Year screenshot
      I got obsessed with this game. A fantastic and simple example of a knowledge and curiosity driven exploration game. Extremely simple moveset that keeps surprising you all the way to the end.
      Indika screenshot
        Wonderfully weird and unconventional game. Surprising how well it tells its story within the medium of games, while at the same time lovingly poking fun at video game conventions.
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          Often cited as a great 'Cozy' game example. But it must be said how much they manage to squeeze out of such a simple mechanic of sorting and moving objects. It offers player expression, subtle story t…
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            A hard as nails melee combat game. Only 5 levels, each ending with a boss but optional time investment to perfect your fighting skills and get more out of the story and gameplay.It's crazy how good th…
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            Sunblaze screenshot
              I can't undersell how fantastic the blend of puzzles and precision platforming is. It's extremely satisfying not just to execute the levels but figure them out. You don't just bash your head on a wall…
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              Universe For Sale screenshot
                A fantastic visual novel with light puzzle elements. The world building, art style and writing definitely knock it out of the park with this one.
                The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo screenshot
                  Point and click game with exceptional 2D animation. A true labor of love. Funny, unique and jaw dropping.
                  Jusant screenshot
                    As a calm game compared to Journey this game works great.I was a bit disappointed since I expected a bit more challenging and intricate mechanics like Death Stranding.It's beautiful and super fun. Bu…
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