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The Plague Doctor of Wippra

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

The plague spreads agony and fear in the small town of Wippra. As a plague doctor, you bring healing and relief wherever you can. But ignorance, superstition, and religious zeal make for a deadly threat in this retro medieval medical adventure!

What works
  • Engaging historical narrative
  • Atmospheric pixel art and music
  • Logical and thematic puzzles
  • Meaningful player choices
  • Multiple endings
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short gameplay length
  • Limited exploration and locations
  • Some puzzles rely on obscure logic
  • Lack of save system for replay
  • Minimal character development

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Unforeseen Incidents

  • A Golden Wake

  • A Case of Distrust

  • Gibbon: Beyond the Trees

  • Shadows on the Vatican - Act I: Greed

  • A New Beginning - Final Cut

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • A Golden Wake

  • A Case of Distrust

  • Gibbon: Beyond the Trees
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The Plague Doctor of Wippra: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Violence, Value.

Why this game works

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