Games Like 2017 (starclareity)

2017 (starclareity) is a short experimental game made for Ludum Dare 40 and it delivers a surprisingly emotional punch in just a few minutes. You move through a simple pixel-art world with minimal controls, exploring quiet spaces and uncovering fragments of a personal story tied to the year 2017. There’s no combat or complex puzzles—just walking, reading, and reflecting as the game blends nostalgia, melancholy, and small moments of beauty. It feels like flipping through an old journal with music that tugs at your memories, even if they’re not your own. The experience is intimate and understated, using limitations to its advantage by focusing on mood and meaning over mechanics. If you’ve ever looked back on a specific year in your life and felt the weight of how much changed, this one will resonate. It’s not flashy or long but it’s honest and human in a way only indie games made with heart can be.

2017 (starclareity) is a short experimental game made for Ludum Dare 40 and it delivers a surprisingly emotional punch i... Read more