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The Unluckiest Man

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

After his wife draws her last breath, Dragomir is devastated. As a poor man with a drinking habit, he must not only manage to hold a decent funeral, but also stand for himself in a small town that doesn't see him with good eyes.

What works
  • Free to play
  • Strong narrative and emotional story
  • High-quality graphics and atmosphere
  • Romanian voice acting with english subtitles
  • Short and accessible gameplay
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short playtime
  • Linear gameplay with no player choice
  • Lack of save system
  • Minimal gameplay challenge
  • Single jump scare may feel out of place

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Your Smile Beyond Twilight:黄昏下的月台上

  • Ballads at Midnight

  • Blackhaven

  • Titan Station

  • Marie's Room

  • Locke(d)

  • fault - milestone one

  • To the Moon

  • 神社的百合香 ~ Floral Aroma in the Shrine
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Your Smile Beyond Twilight:黄昏下的月台上

  • Titan Station

  • 神社的百合香 ~ Floral Aroma in the Shrine
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The Unluckiest Man: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Autonomy, Strategy, Experimenting, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Idle.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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