Little Misfortune cover art

Little Misfortune

2019Killmonday Games HBPlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Little Misfortune is an interactive story, focused on exploration and characters, both sweet and dark, where your choices have consequences.

What it feels like

A pervasive sadness and wistfulness underpin the dark narrative despite surface cheerfulness. A cute protagonist and quirky character interactions create fanciful, slightly absurd moments amid the darkness. Dark humor and mischievous tone invite the player to engage with the absurd premise.

Melancholic60%
Whimsical55%
Playful45%

What it's about

Psychological horror and dark, unsettling atmosphere define the emotional tone despite the cute protagonist. Unraveling mysteries in the woods and uncovering hidden truths structure the central plot. A decaying, twisted world with surreal dark elements underlies the surface whimsy.

Psychological Horror70%
Mystery65%
Dark Fantasy50%

How it plays

Point-and-click interaction is the core method of exploration and puzzle-solving throughout the game. Player choices in dialogue with Mr. Voice and other characters shape the narrative and have meaningful consequences. Puzzle-solving is a core feature, integrated with the game world and exploration.

Point-and-Click85%
Dialogue Trees75%
Environmental Puzzles55%
Platforming50%
Moral Choice45%

How it looks and sounds

The protagonist and aesthetic are deliberately adorable and charming, contrasting sharply with dark themes. 2D illustrated art style with frame-by-frame animation and distinctive visual presentation.

Cute65%
Hand-Drawn 2D60%

How it's structured

Designed entirely for solo play with no multiplayer component. Choices matter and lead to different narrative outcomes and paths through the story. Casual indie adventure finishable in a few hours rather than a sprawling long-haul experience.

Single-Player90%
Branching Narrative70%
Short Playtime55%

Shares Point-and-Click, Dialogue Trees, Branching Narrative, Environmental Puzzles.

Both lean into Single-Player, Point-and-Click, Dialogue Trees, Branching Narrative.

Single-Player90%Point-and-Click70%Dialogue Trees75%Branching Narrative70%

Shares Branching Narrative, Dialogue Trees, Point-and-Click, Short Playtime.

Both lean into Branching Narrative, Dialogue Trees, Point-and-Click, Short Playtime.

Branching Narrative95%Dialogue Trees65%Point-and-Click50%Short Playtime75%

Shares Point-and-Click, Mystery, Environmental Puzzles, Hand-Drawn 2D.

Both lean into Point-and-Click, Single-Player, Mystery, Environmental Puzzles.

Point-and-Click95%Single-Player80%Mystery80%Environmental Puzzles85%

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