EMPORIUM: A Short Interactive Vignette on Loss and Self

9/13/2026, 9:05:14 AM

Release date: 5/17/2017

Tags: #casual #indie #adventure #interactive-fiction #philosophical #experimental #isometric #horror

User Reviews

Score: 70%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 141 reviews
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¥ 198 (JPY)

Steam JP

$1.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 198
Global Price: $1.99
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Key highlight

EMPORIUM is a short (30-45 min) interactive experience exploring themes of loss and self, focusing on visuals and audio with minimal gameplay and sporadic dialogue choices.

Who this is for

For players seeking emotional depth and artistic expression.

Details

Overview

EMPORIUM is a brief, introspective interactive experience developed and published by Tom Kitchen. This game delves into the complex emotions surrounding escapism, loss, and the fractured sense of self that can follow personal tragedy. It aims to find moments of beauty, poetry, and reason within the bleakest and most desperate times.

Highlights

A Concise Journey: EMPORIUM offers a focused experience, lasting approximately 30 to 45 minutes, making it ideal for a quick, thought-provoking session.
Artistic Focus: The game prioritizes a strong visual and auditory presentation to create a visceral emotional impact, with gameplay featuring minimal mechanics.
Narrative Exploration: Players engage with the story through sporadic dialogue choices, guiding the narrative while exploring profound themes.

Who It's For

This game is suited for players who appreciate experimental and philosophical interactive fiction. If you enjoy titles that prioritize atmosphere, emotional depth, and narrative over complex gameplay, EMPORIUM might resonate with you. It's for those seeking a short, artistic exploration of difficult human experiences.

Game Info

EMPORIUM was released on May 17, 2017. It is a paid title available in English. The game supports Steam features like Steam Achievements and Steam Trading Cards, and is also compatible with Steam Family Sharing. It is categorized as Casual, Indie, Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Philosophical, and Experimental, with user tags reflecting these genres, including Isometric and Horror elements.