Pentiment

Pentiment is a historical narrative adventure set in 16th-century Bavaria, where you guide artist Andreas Maler through investigations, conversations, and community life around a monastery and nearby town. Most of the play is reading, choosing how to respond, deciding which leads to follow, and living with the consequences of limited time and imperfect evidence. Its illuminated-manuscript art style and sharp interest in religion, class, craft, and local gossip give it a personality very different from a standard mystery game. It is best for players who enjoy dense dialogue, historical fiction, and choices that feel social and moral rather than combat-driven.

Genre

Adventure

Length

12-25 hours