Deteriorate.1

Story and premise

Deteriorate.1 is a side-scrolling puzzle horror game made with RPG Maker. You play as cat beast-person Qin Xunmeng, who and her boyfriend, fox-dog beast-person Zhu Qianfei, qualify for a “death transaction” after dying in Yuanze City. In the Mist Nightmare Cave, they must win a game to have their wishes granted, possibly including resurrection. Losing means their souls are destroyed and become nourishment for the cave.

Puzzles and chases

You walk or run through levels, using clues, special items and passwords to solve puzzles. The game also has challenging chase sequences where you must evade the villain. Some events only trigger when you face a particular direction, so pay attention to how your character is positioned.