Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue cover art

Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue

2020Leef 6010Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

What it feels like

The enigmatic golden letter and the need to uncover hidden truths shape the emotional register. Short, unconventional RPG invites reflection on choices and puzzle solutions rather than action. The unconventional nature and the 'Paper Lily' naming suggest quirky, imaginative design sensibility.

Mysterious75%
Contemplative60%
Whimsical40%

What it's about

The central narrative driver is uncovering the mystery behind a strange golden letter. Described as a horror game with unconventional mechanics suggesting psychological rather than visceral scares. Making or refusing friendships is an explicit option that shapes relationships and outcomes.

Mystery85%
Psychological Horror65%
Friendship45%

How it plays

Interaction with NPCs to make friends or refuse them is a central mechanic in an RPG context. Puzzle-solving is explicitly highlighted as a core activity throughout the experience. The phrase 'there is always another way' and the option to make friends or not suggests meaningful branching choices.

Dialogue Trees75%
Logic Puzzles70%
Moral Choice65%
Character Builds35%

How it's structured

Core to the design as a solo narrative experience guiding one character through mystery. A bounded story arc centered on uncovering the mystery of the golden letter with a definite resolution. Explicitly described as 'short,' indicating a focused experience completable in few hours.

Single-Player95%
Campaign90%
Short Playtime70%
Branching Narrative65%
Firework65% match

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Single-Player90%Mystery95%Mysterious85%Psychological Horror85%
The Hex62% match

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Single-Player90%Mystery95%Mysterious85%Dialogue Trees75%

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Both lean into Single-Player, Mystery, Campaign, Dialogue Trees.

Single-Player90%Mystery95%Campaign85%Dialogue Trees90%

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