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The Archetype

59% positive of 61 Steam reviews

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
Old indie game with a character and something genuinely different to say. Polish is lacking, collisions are rough and the controls and menus have an unusual concept but they hurt usability. mixed overall. I’m giving it a thumbs up because they actually put real ideas and ambition on the screen
2.5 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.
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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.
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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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