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The Bottom of the Well

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

Play as Alice who has just had an unsettingly life-like dream about the end of the world, and is retelling it to her friend. A single play-through might take as little as 20 minutes, but experiencing all the possible paths Alice can take through the ruins of her city will take you many hours.

What works

  • Free to play
  • Engaging narrative with multiple endings
  • High replayability
  • Customizable character stats
  • Atmospheric art and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Short playthroughs
  • Repetitive early dialogue
  • Lack of save points
  • Some ui and skip function issues
  • English language only

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Last update: 18/09/2026