One Rainy Night

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One Rainy Night casts you as a drifter in the abandoned town of Sleepy Falls. Solve environmental puzzles to uncover why its residents vanished, using stealth and observation to navigate crumbling homes and overgrown streets. The gameplay loops between platforming challenges and piecing together cryptic clues hidden in everyday objects. Developed solo by Werner Viljoen, the game leans into its moody atmosphere and methodical pacing. Its strength lies in quiet tension and subtle storytelling through decaying settings. While short, the 4-hour runtime focuses on a cohesive mystery that lingers. Released in 2022, it earned a 78 on Metacritic for its atmospheric puzzle design.