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EMPORIUM

69% positive of 137 Steam reviews

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Released
2017
Steam Deck
Not tested
Platforms
Steam, itch.io

Made by Tom Kitchen.

About the game

Emporium is a short interactive vignette. Exploring notions of escapism, loss and a fragmented sense of self in the wake of a personal tragedy.

Tagged by players

  • Experimental
  • Philosophical
  • Isometric
  • Interactive Fiction
  • Surreal
  • Minimalist
  • Casual
  • Walking Simulator
  • Adventure
  • Mystery
  • Psychological Horror
  • Horror

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What players say

  • Recommended
    I feel like there is a new trend on Steam - to buy a game that's definitely not for you and then complain about it with a negative review. That said, I highly recommend EMPORIUM. This game is a slow paced, story driven piece that is: - minimalist - relies heavily on character interaction - relies heavily on sound - relies heavily on PACE EMPORIUM gives you a lot to think about, so if you don't like wandering around…

    4.3 h played when written. 54 found it helpful.

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  • Recommended
    EMPORIUM is a neat little art piece about depression which focuses on you basically moving through linear levels clicking on things to interact with. ______________________________________ PROS + Short. The game doesn't overstay its welcome. It is done in about 40 minutes. More if you want both endings and all cheevos. + Nice art visualizations and clear story. It's an art game that doen't leave you interpreting…

    1.6 h played when written. 25 found it helpful.

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  • Not recommended
    I went into this game really wanting to like it. The story really has potential, the atmosphere and design are minimalistic yet very unsettling and brooding, almost monolithic. There was a lot about this game that really seemed to be filled with potential, but ultimately never delivered. I came out disliking this game, even if it was inexpenisve. I think that ultimately there wasn't enough substance in this game to…

    36 min played when written. 39 found it helpful.

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