Indie · 2024
死掉的女儿(The Dead Daughter)
In *The Dead Daughter*, players step into a haunting narrative set in the world of *City Union*. The story follows Xu Shuo, one of countless girls erased—either before or after birth—from existence. Set twenty years ago in X City, the plot unfolds as Xu Ling, awaiting the birth of her child Hui Li, discovers a surviving fetus during a routine procedure. This unexpected survival sparks a deeply emotional journey about life, loss, and identity. The game lasts around fifteen minutes, offering a concise yet powerful experience. With no player choices, it relies on immersive text-driven storytelling and evocative artwork to convey its themes. The atmosphere is tense and moving, amplified by a carefully crafted banda sonora. Players witness a girl’s struggle to grow up in a world that denies her right to exist. Her eventual realization—if she ever learns the truth—would be one of anger, not gratitude, toward her parents. A brief but unforgettable exploration of fate and memory.