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Seventh Lair

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Seventh Lair is a short visual novel featuring some cast members of The House in Fata Morgana. It exists in a parallel universe to the original game, so it can be enjoyed even by those unfamiliar with it.

What works

  • Deep emotional and narrative impact
  • Strong music and soundtrack
  • Unique exploration of game development themes
  • Familiar characters with new perspectives
  • Short and accessible playtime

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear gameplay with no choices
  • Some players find character portrayals jarring or ooc
  • Rough english translation with typos
  • Some story elements feel rushed or underdeveloped
  • Chiptune music can be irritating

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Seventh Lair: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Progression.

Last update: 24/07/2026