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Threads of Karma - Official Release

Threads of Karma · published 3 Apr 2025, 07:00 UTC

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Threads of Karma is a text-based narrative game steeped in the atmosphere of Chinese folklore and suspense. It is a solo project developed by independent Chinese game creator Carrot Without Hair.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3367000

Launch Discount: -25%! If you appreciate the game's artistic style, you can also purchase the Supporter Pack to help fund the developer’s future projects. The Supporter DLC includes multiple in-game illustrations and character portraits as a token of appreciation, along with the game's theme music. Check the store page for more details!

It all begins as an ordinary day. Lin Yue’an, a college sophomore on winter break, boards the high-speed train home with her suitcase in tow. However, strange dreams filled with lost memories soon follow, and supernatural occurrences at home grow ever more frequent…
Everything seems to hint at a deeper, hidden truth waiting to be uncovered. Can she unravel the true threads of karma from the past and escape the fate that awaits her?

Official Trailer: https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1moZyYRE7J

Threads of Karma is a solo indie project by 萝卜不长毛, a former apprentice in traditional printing techniques turned game developer. Handling art, programming, and narrative design single-handedly, the developer has crafted all illustrations in a hand-carved printmaking style. The game features 100,000+ words of text.

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