Overview

Sabbatical In Merzouga invites players into a chilling visual novel experience, where a student's sabbatical takes a dark turn. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Merzouga, this game plunges you into a narrative filled with mystery and dread. As you explore the city, you'll uncover a creature that begins to haunt your nights, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. The core of the gameplay lies in the choices you make, each decision weaving a unique path through the story and ultimately shaping your fate.

Highlights

  • Branching Narrative: Experience a short, yet impactful story where player choices significantly influence the dream sequences and overall narrative flow.
  • Dream Exploration: Engage with a mysterious worm across five distinct dream nights, each offering unique interactions and escalating tension.
  • Multiple Endings: Discover all eight possible endings, ensuring replayability as you explore the consequences of your decisions.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for fans of atmospheric visual novels, pixel art aesthetics, and narrative-driven horror experiences. Players who enjoy games with meaningful choices that impact the story and are looking for a concise, yet engaging, horror narrative will find Sabbatical In Merzouga particularly appealing. Its focus on mystery and supernatural elements also caters to those who appreciate a good psychological thriller.

Game Info

Developed and published by Feeling Potion, Sabbatical In Merzouga was released on October 24, 2025. It features a pixel graphics art style and is categorized as a Visual Novel with elements of Horror and Interactive Fiction. The game supports English and offers multiple endings, with a playtime of approximately 10-15 minutes for a single run. It is available for purchase on Steam and supports Family Sharing.