Afterplace

Afterplace is a retro open-world adventure about getting lost in a forest full of secrets, treasures and creatures. You explore paths in any order, fight monsters, talk to suspicious characters—or leave them mid-conversation—and find hidden labyrinths and dungeons. There are no waypoints, so you make your own way through the world; you can even fall out of it and into another.

Explore the forest

The game has no conventional overworld map: one is written on a napkin in crayon, and there are at least two overworld maps in total. Secret paths lead to unexpected places, and the world contains hundreds of hidden scenes and surprises. You can choose which stories to pursue, if any, and your choices—including ones you may not realize you are making—determine multiple endings.

Meet its inhabitants

You encounter friends, enemies and at least one frenemy, alongside about 25 unique monsters. Characters will talk with you, but you can also run straight past them. The game includes a cat you can pet with your sword.

Grow stronger

You can upgrade weapons, buy armor and ingest hazardous chemicals to increase your power. Simple, fluid controls support exploration and discovery. A playthrough takes about 10 hours, with more time possible if you lose your way.