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Shrinking Pains

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Shrinking Pains is a Free to Play game from Bedtime Phobias with a 86% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.

Game snapshot

Developer
Bedtime Phobias
Release year
2018
Playtime
Varies by player
Price
Free
Review signal
86% positive

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended specs

PC

Minimum
OS: Microsoft Vista SP1+
Processor: SSE2
Memory: 500 MB RAM
Graphics: DX10
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 50 MB available space

From Steam reviews

Review notes

Shrinking Pains is worth a closer look if you want emotional story, short game, exploration, and strong atmosphere.

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

emotional-story

Tone

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

short-game

Pacing

It is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.

exploration

Play style

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

strong-atmosphere

Tone

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

melancholic

Tone

The emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.

Steam review snapshots

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Exploration
actually pretty emotional and good game recommendeddd thats all
Emotional Story
It's short, and very bittersweet.
Melancholic
Really nice and short game about 13-18 min if you want full 2 endings.
Short Game

Why it fits

Check it if you want free to play filtered by single-player.

Who might skip it

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