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Anodyne

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Anodyne is a Action, Adventure, Casual game from Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka with a 85% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, tense, single-player.

Game snapshot

Developer
Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka
Release year
2013
Playtime
Varies by player
Price
$7.49
Review signal
85% positive

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended specs

PC

Minimum
OS *: Windows XP
Processor: 1.5 GHz, single core
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Any
Hard Drive: 200 MB HD space
Sound: Any
Additional: This is not a GPU-intensive game.
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP or better
Processor: (2.0 GHz, single core) or better
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Any
Hard Drive: 200 MB HD space
Sound: Any
Additional: This is not a GPU-intensive game.

macOS

Minimum
OS: 10.6 or Newer
Processor: Intel 1.5 Ghz, single core
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Any
Hard Drive: 200 MB HD space
Sound: Any
Additional: This is not a GPU-intensive game.
Recommended
OS: 10.6 or Newer
Processor: (Intel 2.0 GHz, single core) or better
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Any
Hard Drive: 200 MB HD space
Sound: Any
Additional: This is not a GPU-intensive game.

Linux

Minimum
Processor: 1.5 GHz, single core
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Any
Hard Drive: 200 MB HD space
Sound: Any
Recommended
Processor: (2.0 GHz, single core) or better
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Any
Hard Drive: 200 MB HD space
Sound: Any
Additional: This is not a GPU-intensive game.

From Steam reviews

Review notes

Anodyne is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, exploration, boss rush, and pixel art.

Best for players who want strong atmosphere, pixel art, emotional story, and exploration.

strong-atmosphere

Tone

The mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.

exploration

Play style

The draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.

boss-rush

Play style

A major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.

pixel-art

Setting

The visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.

deckbuilding

Play style

Card choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.

emotional-story

Tone

The story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.

liminal

Setting

The mood sits in uncanny, empty, or dreamlike spaces.

melancholic

Tone

The emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.

Why it fits

Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by relaxing, tense, single-player.

Who might skip it

Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.

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