Vainly
Vainly is a short minimalist and story-driven platformer that subverts some of the common expectations from games by blending gameplay with the philosophy of Absurdism.

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The first entry of the Abime Series. Eight captives must cooperate or compete to escape an underground subway under the manipulation of a dangerous psychopath. Can you really trust anyone? What about yourself? And what is the meaning of a good ending? Is reaching one even possible?
Released
February 9, 2021
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Windows
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Last sync
September 25, 2026
Head AS Code is the first entry of the Abime Series.

It is April 22, 2022 and Simon Fournier woke up in a strange location. Surrounded by friends, strangers and foes, he has to play the dangerous game introduced only as the Dating Game. It's not a joke; it's real and it's dangerous. If they failed, they would die.

It is a merciless environment where tensions rise and where no one is safe. Any suspicions could get you killed. Everyone's questions quickly multiplied. Who is Smiley? Who really are the other participants? Is Smiley among them? What is the real purpose of the Dating Game?

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