The Grotesque and Pixelesque 1.0

Low-budget indie games tend to be some of the most creative around, assuming they aren't just flipping assets poorly in Unity. Without the budget to dazzle the audience with beautiful graphics, they instead need to focus on something else to stand out. These restrictions can lead to some very creative premises. Let's look at The Grotesque and Pixelesque.

To install The Grotesque and Pixelesque, simply unzip the files inside the archive into any folder you want.

This is an anthology game, which means it packs eight different unique horror games for you to play. None of these games have a lot of gameplay due to the low amount of time each has to make an impact, but each of them are uniquely striking. Some of them will have RPG-Maker style graphics, while others will have realistic pixel renders of people.

Each of these stories make an impression with the limited amount of time they have, which is very impressive considering that they are all simple visual novel experiences. Being an anthology series, the stories aren't the same quality. Some, like one where a Mukbang streamer starts doing disturbing things for fame or one where a man quite suddenly finds himself haunted by a ghost, are quite memorable. Others barely last a minute before cutting out with a jumpscare, which is quite disappointing in comparison even though they still manage to successfully set up an atmosphere.

All in all, The Grotesque and Pixelesque is an incredibly unique game that everybody should check out.