THINGS I KEEP

THINGS I KEEP

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overall: 3.58
fun: 3.23
innovation: 2.93
theme: 3.56
audio: 3.86
mood: 4.09
Gameplay:
- Use [ Space / Enter / E ] to interact with items
- Use [←→ / AD] for movement
- Hide under the bed to avoid Growly The Monster
- Collect all the Lily's treasures to heal her mother

🌙Every object you collect tells a story. Every room you enter carries a memory. Every step brings you closer to the salvation.🌙

🧸 An emotional adventure about childhood, fear, and the fragile power of hope.🧸

"Mommy always said monsters aren’t real. But she was wrong. Ever since Mommy went to the hospital, Daddy disappeared, and something strange has taken over our house. I miss my mom and dad so bad! But I’m not going to hide under the bed forever. I’ll find the cure. I’ll make everything right again".

👣 Things I Keep is an atmospheric adventure game that tells a dark yet heartfelt story through the eyes of a little girl trying to save her family.👣

Players explore a mysterious house that has twisted into a surreal reflection of the girl’s fears and memories. Each room hides fragments of her childhood - small, sentimental objects she believes can heal her sick mother. These tiny “treasures” are not just collectibles; they reveal the emotional pieces of her past and open new paths forward.

The gameplay combines exploration, light puzzles, and emotional storytelling. Players move through side-scrolling levels inspired by the distorted interiors of an ordinary house - a kitchen filled with whispers, a nursery overgrown with strange roots and many others. Each location challenges the player with unique mechanics: hiding from the monster, solving environmental puzzles, or collecting clues that unlock forgotten memories and treasures.

Features:

🌙 Story-driven exploration: Discover the family story shaped by memory and emotion.

🧸 Meaningful collectibles: Gather the girl’s “treasures” to unlock flashbacks and new areas.

👣 Adventure mechanics: Run, hide, solve puzzles, and outsmart the lurking monster.

🎨 Unique world: A dark, expressive art style inspired by childhood imagination.

🎵 Atmospheric sound & music: Every sound fulfills the narrative.
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