Pygmalion's Folly
About Pygmalion's Folly
Pygmalion's Folly is a survival murdersim from Double Dead Studio, made with the Ren'Py visual novel engine and presented with a 2D style. You take the role of the Roxham Police Department's lead detective, chasing the murderer of your sister. The horror-inspired story traps you for five days in a basement belonging to a brilliant but unstable doctor. There, unnatural torment and difficult choices shape the result. The game offers thirty endings, allowing attempts at escape and justice, while also opening darker paths.
The current build is the Remaster, released on December 23, 2024. It is a released version for Windows, Linux, and Mac, using English text. The content is uncensored. The presentation uses a first-person point of view. It is an adult game.
Developer's description
Pygmalion's Folly is a survival murdersim where you play as Roxham Police Department's star detective, hellbent on finding your sister's killer... until he finds you. In a story inspired by new and old horror classics, you spend five days in the basement of a doctor that's as genius as he is insane, experiencing new forms of torture that break the laws of nature. With thirty different endings, you can explore divergent approaches to escape his wretched basement and bring him to justice... or go down darker paths, and experience fates worse than death.
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Player reviews
What players say
Mixed reception: some enjoy the horror character writing, while one reviewer finds progression broken and another dislikes gore.
Players like
- Doctor character creates mixed feelings
- Interesting lore and mystery keep attention
- Enjoyable overall despite gore concerns
Common complaints
- Gore may not suit every player
- Choices can cause repeated deaths
- Sympathy for the Doctor falls short
Best for players who tolerate gore and enjoy character-driven horror VN.
Summarised from 3 written player reviews.
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