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2017PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified88 % positive4.99 €

Lydia is a short, narrative-driven adventure about a young girl growing up in a troubled home. It tackles serious themes like addiction and neglect, relying on atmosphere and story rather than complex mechanics.

  • Emotional impact
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
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In short: Games like Lydia

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Lydia special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster

96 %Match

2020PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable69 % positive16.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Lydia: emotional impact, a strong story and a dark atmosphere.

An atmospheric narrative adventure in which you explore a deserted family hotel during a snowstorm, uncovering the dark truth behind Rachel Foster's death through phone calls with a helpful FEMA agent. It focuses on family secrets, grief and abuse rather than combat.

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