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DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition

THE GAME DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. You step into the shoes of an ambitious young man named Price. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity. This is his story and the tale of his regrets... FEATURES: DISTRAINT is a horror-novel style of game. It is dark and grim but also has its share of dark humor. The story progresses quickly which allows for several settings and scenarios. Your journey will last around two hours! The gameplay is simple bu

Release date
January 23, 2019
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Jesse Makkonen
Publisher
Jesse Makkonen
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THE GAME DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. You step into the shoes of an ambitious young man named Price. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity. This is his story and the tale of his regrets... FEATURES: DISTRAINT is a horror-novel style of game. It is dark and grim but also has its share of dark humor.

The story progresses quickly which allows for several settings and scenarios. Your journey will last around two hours! The gameplay is simple but effective: You move left and right and solve puzzles to progress through the atmospheric story. Side scrolling 2D with unique, hand drawn graphics Atmospheric music and sound design Minimalist interface so your focus never wavers from the experience Delve into a unique story full of intriguing twists One man effort - No asset flips or cheap tricks, just hard work!

DELUXE DISTRAINT has been doing quite well thanks to the awesome community! Deluxe Edition is my thanks to you. Take a look at what's new: Dynamic coloring - Goodbye gray, hello color! No more lantern - Increased environmental lighting Enhanced animation, graphics, and lighting effects Refined audio for better atmosphere Improved user interface

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★ 7.6/10GOG · 247 ratings
GOGLast checked November 4, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 2 / 5
The puzzles are simple trial and error, which is just as well because there is no logic to them or none that I can see.…
★ 3 / 5
I just finished the entire game a few minutes ago. It only takes a few hours at most to complete. It is a decent little…
★ 4 / 5
I got this game because it was free and I wanted to test it on Linux. Well it is a nice little game. and it…
★ 3 / 5
I received this game for free from GOG. I'm unhappy giving this game a 3 star rating because it's obvious the love and meaning put…
★ 2 / 5
This game has about three good ideas (only one of which is a plot twist) stretched out across 1.5 hours of play time. I was…
★ 4 / 5
Distraint grabbed my attention right away with its unique art and style. The story is interesting but there really wasn't enough for me to be…
★ 3 / 5
The developer made a nice little game. It's creepy, weird, unique, and grabbed my attention right away. I got it free from GOG, so I…
★ 3 / 5
Honestly, I didn't like the look of the character sprites, but there's at least some detail to them, so there's that. This is an Adventure…

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★ 1 / 5
DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition presents a distinct pixel art style and a dark, eerie atmosphere, but beyond its visual aesthetic, the game is a deeply frustrating…
★ 2 / 5
The philosophy of DISTRAINT is at once positive both that you already know what is right and also that you must be bludgeoned about the…
★ 5 / 5
It is a game with incredible emotional weight—entirely minimalist, atmospheric, and bleak. It strongly reminded me of *The Trial* by the great Kafka. Pixelated existentialism…
★ 4 / 5
4/5 ✩ 7/10 Really great game but so sad! Treat your elders and those strugling with kindness and respect. Do what you can when you're…
★ 5 / 5
Wonderful story, has a few little bits where it doesn't make sense but overall a decently emotional game and wonderful - I love these Indie…
★ 5 / 5
This is one of those games that you can feel the heart and soul of the creator. The art was amazing, the puzzles were fun,…
★ 5 / 5
I like the plot and the puzzles I still struggled with the mushroom thing lol but it was really a good experience I like.

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