DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is a Adventure, Casual game from Jesse Makkonen with a 90% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Jesse Makkonen
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $0.69
- Review signal
- 90% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista or later Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB card capable of shader 3.0 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 175 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9c Compliant Additional Notes: Controller support is for Xbox 360 controller only.
From Steam reviews
Review notes
DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, psychological horror, emotional story, and narrative adventure.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, psychological horror, emotional story, and narrative adventure.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
2D adventure game with elements of psychological horror, in which you are a young man named Price facing the consequences of his…2D adventure game with elements of psychological horror, in which you are a young man named Price facing the consequences of his…2D adventure game with elements of psychological horror, in which you are a young man named Price facing the consequences of his…It may look like a horror game, and it's even labeled as such, but it's not; I see it more as a…Why it fits
Best for players who want a short, story-driven, atmospheric experience. Strong atmosphere and emotional tone Psychological horror elements Narrative adventure focus Single-player on Windows
Who might skip it
You want systems-heavy gameplay You prefer long-form games You are looking for a relaxed, low-tension mood