Incen(diary)

About

Incen(diary) is a sci-fi horror game where you interact with a malfunctioning AI to piece together a fractured story. You'll sift through archive logs, audio recordings, and fragmented data to uncover the fate of Kui and her companion C-06. The gameplay leans heavily on dialogue and environmental storytelling, with a focus on eerie sound design and sparse visuals. Most of your time is spent listening to distorted voices and parsing cryptic entries, creating a tense, isolating atmosphere. The game stands out for its minimalist approach to horror, using silence and static as effectively as jump scares. Early access feedback from indie forums highlights the unsettling tone and layered narrative, though some note the lack of player choice. With a runtime of 3-5 hours, it's a short but tightly written experience. Available on PC and Mac, it arrives in July 2025 from developer rombuffer.