Playing Kafka

Playing Kafka

The definitive Kafka videogame

56 ratings
27 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 21, 2024
  • December 6, 2024

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Embark on an adventure exploring modern alienation and family issues through an absurdist lens. This game adapts three of Kafka's works, featuring a voiced branching story, atmospheric puzzles, and fateful decisions. Navigate unfair trials, unclear rules, and unresolved relationships.

Voiced branching story
Based on Kafka's works
Atmospheric puzzles
Fateful decisions
Drag and drop gameplay
Three game chapters
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What's New in Playing Kafka

1.0.4

December 6, 2024

Playing Kafka is now available in Turkish!

User reviews

I’m not a big fan of story games but this was so good!

when I first saw this and downloaded this I had a little low expectations but they were blown away instantly. these different stages and options for different endings are insane and I truly wasn’t expecting to enjoy this so much!!!

Amazing

“Playing Kafka” is an excellent short game that doesn’t take much energy and is quite a good choices game! I had a lot of fun playing big thanks to the developers!!!! ( the voice acting was also excellently done!!!!!)

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This is a wonderful game, I would greatly appreciate it if you could continue it.

Really, really dark

Edit: forget my ramblings. Make Metamorphosis real.

Original: In one of the few routes you get st4bbed. It felt random as before that I was supposed to attend my trial. In the Castle story, they’re pretty explicit in telling you that you had an affair. Yes I know Kafka’s work is supposed to be mature but because this game was rated 9+ I didn’t expect the mvrders to be described so vividly, perhaps 17+ would be better. I do like the aesthetics of the game, and I generally enjoy broody and dark atmospheres. Although, when you move the maid around in the first act, I felt uncomfortable because specific parts kept jiggling. In the end, I still think it’s a gem because of the puzzles and atmosphere. Cover art was pretty awesome. I love the voice acting as it feels professional.
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Very good

Got me into Kafka’s writing, accurate to the original books and fun to play

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What is Playing Kafka about?

Playing Kafka is an adventure game that explores themes of modern alienation and unresolved family issues. It adapts three works by Franz Kafka, offering a narrative experience with puzzles and choices.

What are the key features of this game?

The game features a fully voiced branching story based on Kafka's 'The Trial,' 'The Castle,' and 'Letter To His Father.' It also includes atmospheric puzzles, fateful decisions, and drag-and-drop gameplay.

How much does Playing Kafka cost?

Playing Kafka is a paid application. The provided data indicates it does not have in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a one-time purchase price.

What Kafka works are adapted in the game?

The game adapts Franz Kafka's 'The Trial,' which focuses on an opaque legal trial; 'Letter To His Father,' exploring a tense father-son relationship; and 'The Castle,' set in a mysterious village.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a narrative-driven experience with atmospheric puzzles and consequential decisions. The gameplay utilizes a drag-and-drop mechanic to bring characters and environments to life.