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The Archetype

59% positive of 61 Steam reviews

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Released
2015
Steam Deck
Playable
Platforms
Steam

Made by Rafael Barreto, MacKenzie Kaser. Published by SA Industry.

About the game

The Archetype is a psychological-horror where you'll be in control (or not) of Archty's psychological aspects, like Fear, Despair, Anxiety, Sadness, Jealousy, Anger, Aggression, Libido, Envy, Guilt, Depression and Solitude. As you explore the 4 chapters of Archty's life (Childhood, Adolescence, Marriage and Death), you'll have to deal with his anxiety disorder and schizophrenia and problems like his abusive father and mother and betrayal in his marriage.

Tagged by players

  • Psychological Horror
  • Adventure
  • Story Rich
  • Atmospheric

What players say

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What players say

  • Recommended
    The Archetype is a psychological-horror where you'll be in control (or not) of Archty's psychological aspects, like Fear, Despair, Anxiety, Sadness, Jealousy, Anger, Aggression, Libido, Envy, Guilt, Depression and Solitude.

    4 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.

    Read on Steam
  • Not recommended
    When the game begins, it seems that the developers are hoping to tell a substantial story about mental illness. But it falls apart immediately - whether by your character's goofy, 19th century diagnosis (neurasthenia!), swallowing meds with no clue which of your SIXTEEN traits was affected, or having maxed-out "Homicide" and "Psychosis" with no effect but blurry vision. Despite a successfully tense atmosphere,…

    2.6 h played when written. 134 found it helpful.

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