Cemetery Mary

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2021

2021

Quick resume

A visual novel about a girl who loves the cemetery. When her parents go missing, she receives a mysterious text that has the potential to completely ruin her life...or fix it?

Global score

97/100

Genres

Free To Play, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Visual Novel

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Pros

Engaging and deep narrative with multiple endings
High quality art and music
Free to play with extensive content
Memorable and well-developed characters
Strong emotional and atmospheric immersion

Cons

Some pacing issues and occasional slow sections
True ending can feel out of place or confusing
Lack of gallery or additional features
No achievements or cards on steam
Limited interactivity beyond choice selection

Motivations

Autonomy

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4

"Players make meaningful choices that affect story routes and endings, showing control over narrative direction."

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"Players make meaningful choices that affect story routes and endings, directing Mary's actions and relationships."
Competence

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2

"Engages players in narrative decision-making and character development, though no mechanical skill challenges."

Sabbat of the Witch
"Engages players in decision-making and puzzle-like narrative challenges, though no technical skill required."
Competition

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-5

"Focuses entirely on personal story experience without any competitive elements."

Sabbat of the Witch
"Focuses on personal story experience without any competitive or ranked elements."
Continuation

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4

"High replay value with many endings and secret routes encourages long and repeated play sessions."

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"High replay value with multiple routes and endings encourages extended and repeated play sessions."
Cooperation

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-4

"Single player experience focused on individual narrative; no multiplayer or teamwork."

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"Single-player experience focused on individual narrative choices rather than multiplayer collaboration."
Creativity

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3

"Players creatively explore different narrative paths and endings, though within a fixed story framework."

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"Players creatively explore different story paths and endings, though within a structured narrative framework."
Domination

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-5

"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and narrative-driven."

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Escapism

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5

"Strong immersion in a fictional, atmospheric world with emotional storytelling provides escape from real life."

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"Strong immersion in a fictional, mysterious world providing emotional and mental escape from reality."
Expectation

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-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and curiosity rather than obligation."

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"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and curiosity rather than obligation."
Experimenting

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4

"Encourages trying different routes, endings, and choices to uncover full story and character depth."

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"Encourages trying different choices and routes to uncover all endings and story details."
Exploration

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3

"Exploration of multiple story branches and endings provides discovery within the narrative."

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"Exploration of narrative branches, secrets, and lore across multiple routes and endings."
Expression

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2

"Limited character customization, but players express themselves through narrative choices and role selection."

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Fantasy

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4

"Engages players in a paranormal horror story with supernatural elements and imaginative fiction."

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"Engages players in a supernatural mystery with ghosts, paranormal elements, and imaginative fiction."
Fellowship

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-3

"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."
Growth

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3

"Players develop understanding of characters and story complexity through multiple playthroughs."

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"Players develop understanding of story complexity and character motivations through multiple playthroughs."
Health

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-5

"Sedentary gameplay typical of visual novels with no physical activity involved."

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"Sedentary gameplay typical of visual novels with no physical activity involved."
Idle

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-3

"Requires focused reading and decision-making, not suited for passive or background play."

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Intimacy

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3

"Emotional engagement with characters and story creates a sense of closeness."

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"Emotional engagement with characters and their relationships fosters a sense of closeness."
Leadership

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-5

"No leadership or management roles; player follows narrative rather than directs others."

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Progression

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3

"Narrative progression through unlocking new routes, endings, and story content."

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"Narrative progression through unlocking new endings and story content."
Relaxation

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3

"Generally relaxing reading experience with occasional tension from story events."

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"Generally calm and immersive reading experience with occasional tension from story events."
Sensation

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2

"Enjoyable art and music provide sensory pleasure, though not intense or highly stimulating."

Moe Era
"Enjoyable art and music provide sensory pleasure, though not highly stimulating or intense."
Status

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-5

"No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on personal narrative experience."

OMORI
"No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on personal narrative experience."
Story

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5

"Strong narrative immersion with multiple routes, character development, and lore."

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"Strong narrative immersion with multiple routes, character development, and plot twists."
Strategy

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2

"Requires some planning and decision-making to achieve different endings, but no complex problem solving."

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Thrill

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3

"Emotional suspense and unpredictability create a sense of thrill and tension."

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"Suspenseful and emotional moments create moderate thrill and tension."
Value

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5

"High perceived value due to quality content, length, and being free to play."

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Violence

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-3

"Violence is mostly narrative and implied; gameplay focuses on story and choices rather than combat"

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Survival

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-4

"No survival mechanics or resource management; stable narrative environment."

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Analysis

A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation.

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Last update: 30/04/2026

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