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Humanity Must Perish

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Humanity Must Perish is a short, comedic visual novel in which the fate of humanity is placed in the hands of a witty, pessimistic android.

What works
  • Free to play
  • Thought-provoking philosophical themes
  • Well-written narrative
  • Pleasant art and music
  • Easy achievements
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short playtime
  • Limited player choice
  • Some players find humor forced or off-putting
  • Contains suggestive and controversial content
  • Lack of replay depth

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Humanity Must Perish: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Violence, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Progression, Exploration.

Why this game works

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