The Need to Live
A manor in the countryside stands resolute against the elements, protecting its occupants rain or shine. Henri and Julien, its vampiric occupants, aren't weathering so well, however. Centuries of life has left…
The Need to Live is an indie developed by Dulcia Games, released 25 February 2024 on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What The Need to Live is
The Need to Live is an indie game developed by Dulcia Games and released in 2024. It is available on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
A manor in the countryside stands resolute against the elements, protecting its occupants rain or shine. Henri and Julien, its vampiric occupants, aren't weathering so well, however. Centuries of life has left one numb and the other with crushing guilt. When Adeline arrives mysteriously on their front step, it's up to her to find a middle ground while navigating her own set of challenges.
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are drama, horror, romance and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
The Need to Live launched on 25 February 2024, within three weeks of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Balatro, Helldivers 2 and Pacific Drive.
Released around the same time: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Balatro, Helldivers 2, Pacific Drive.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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