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Garenburg Penitence: The Riflebird

93% positive of 15 Steam reviews

Released: 2025
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Creatalsoftware Games.

About the game

Garenburg Penitence is an action-puzzle arcade game and visual novel about matching sphere colors and exploring the collapsing psyche that destroyed the world. With over 70 unique level maps, additional game modes, and a level editor, learn the story of a fragile girl and her regretful actions.

Tagged by players

Match 3
LGBTQ+
Lore-Rich
Surreal
Abstract
Visual Novel
Female Protagonist
Arcade
Dystopian
Puzzle
Level Editor
Hand-drawn

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Positive

What players say

Recommended
I'm playing story mode on normal difficulty, and I'm being sufficiently challenged by that for now. I like how short the levels are to beat/lose, so you just want to keep on playing. I'm also a big fan of how the music changes when you're about to lose. Technically not a Match-3 game, since you're matching one color to one marble, but it'll scratch the same kind of itch. I had to switch to easy mode for the doubles…
15 h played when written. 10 found it helpful.
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Recommended
I've gotten to the end of Chapter 1, I intend to come back to this review after finishing the game- I didn't want to give too many comments on the story until I finished the game, same for the gameplay. But I wanted to give my first impression thoughts, as well as some other thoughts based on viewing other's playthroughs. When it comes to overall value, this game is a steal. It's one of the most unique visual novels…
1.3 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Imma be real with you, I tried giving this game a real chance. I really love abstract and weird games that offer unique experiences so in that aspect this game seemed right up my alley. The artstyle looks cool and the story seems interesting but the gameplay is just so insanely cumbersome I can't even fathom how anyone would genuinely enjoy it. I don't know if it's just a skill issue on my part or what but I wasn't…
19 min played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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