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Deluge: Threnody of Crashing Waves

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2022

Should you play it?

In the not so distant past, the Isle of Abbot underwent a mysterious evacuation event. Delve into the secrets of this unsettling place and elicit the girls' tragic fate. An interactive visual novel with psychological and lovecraftian undertones.

What works

  • Engaging mystery and narrative
  • Well-developed characters
  • Atmospheric music and visuals
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Free to play

Things to keep in mind

  • Somewhat uneven pacing
  • Limited interactivity
  • Occasional awkward or unnatural dialogue
  • Lack of standard visual novel features (e.g. text skip)
  • Minor translation and typo issues

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Deluge: Threnody of Crashing Waves: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competence, Strategy.

Last update: 26/08/2026