Next of Kin
Release date: Aug 29, 2024
Developers: Spelkväll Games
Publishers: Spelkväll Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Swedish

Thomas and Martha decide to move to Mjolkebo, a peaceful village in the countryside. Everything seems fine until one day when Thomas wakes up and makes a horrifying discovery - Martha is gone. Next of Kin is an emotional cinematic 2D game that follows Thomas's endeavors to find his lost wife, Martha. Key Features: An emotional story that deals with both light-hearted and serious subjects An original soundtrack that enhances the story beats Inspired by classic adventure games with a mix of 16-bit RPG aesthetics Find clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth about Martha's disappearance Designed to be a short and sweet experience 

Press reviews: “Next of Kin may very well be named the 'surprise of the year' when the gaming year 2024 is summed up at the end of the year.” 9/10 – PlayZine “A true mystery with a dark twist, I want more!” 8/10 – Varvat “...The story and the melancholy atmosphere make it worth a purchase.” Nordliv 

Notes: Next of Kin contains certain explicit themes such as references to suicide, miscarriage, and mental illness.