Overview

Demonpact: Clarice is a free-to-play indie title from developers Goiaba Megas Xellox that blends adventure, casual gameplay, RPG elements, and visual novel storytelling with a darkly comedic, unconventional turn-based strategy system. The premise is simple yet absurd: two hapless individuals accidentally summon a demon girl and must now find a replacement to take their place as her sacrifice. This decision, however, puts a hefty bounty on their heads, attracting a bizarre array of pursuers including the police, bounty hunters, vigilantes, and even sentient garbage cans.

The game revels in its own absurdity, poking fun at everything and everyone. Players will navigate a narrative where their choices genuinely matter, impacting the unfolding story and the challenges they face.

While the content descriptor notes it's not for the easily disturbed and aims to make players uncomfortable, it explicitly states no explicit sexy imagery, gore, or jump scares are present. The focus is on a unique, unsettling, and humorous experience.

Highlights

  • Features 33 recruitable characters, each offering distinct play styles within its unconventional turn-based strategy framework.
  • Employs visual novel-inspired decision-making, where player choices have tangible consequences on the narrative and gameplay.
  • Released on February 11, 2021, this single-player adventure is available for free on Steam, offering a unique blend of RPG and strategy mechanics.

Who It's For

Demonpact: Clarice is for players who enjoy unconventional RPGs and strategy games with a strong narrative focus and a healthy dose of dark humor. If you appreciate games that don't take themselves too seriously, offer meaningful choices, and present a unique, slightly unsettling atmosphere, this title might be for you. It's also suitable for those looking for a free-to-play experience that deviates from typical genre conventions.

Game Info

Developer: Goiaba Megas Xellox
Publisher: Goiaba Megas Xellox
Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Release Date: February 11, 2021
Platform: PC (Steam)
Price: Free to Play
Player Count: Single-player