Droste Effect

Embark on a mysterious journey with Alexandra, who moves to a charming Swiss countryside house.

As Alex begins to settle down, she begins to notice strange happenings around her, like what she believes to be vivid dreams about the house's past.
Alex will soon find herself forced to uncover the truth, living a bizarre adventure to find out more. Through the memories, Alex will realize that the distant past of the house is closer to her than she thought.

Will she be able to escape and get her present back?

Droste Effect is a 2D puzzle game with survival horror elements, created using Rpgmaker XP. Experience unconventional mechanics and embark yourself in immersive exploration through interactive minigames and classic puzzles. Look for hidden details and secret memories crucial to both puzzle-solving and understanding the plot.

Be curious and observe your surroundings carefully: every particular can be important. But be careful, discovery comes at a price. Alex's mind is fragile and you don't know how much she can take.

~ Immerse yourself in exploration through books, paintings, diaries and more
~ Experience a mix of classic and interactive puzzles
~ Manage survival elements such as sanity and flashlight
~ Uncover a captivating storyline
~ Discover all 4 epilogues in search of the happy ending
~ Try to complete the game through achievements and collectibles
~ Unlock a secret extra gameplay

~ Playtime: 2 hours minimum

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N.B. The DEMO is for demonstration purposes only of game mechanics. Storyline, mini-games and puzzles will be different in the full game.