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CALENDULA
How to play a game that doesn't want to be played? Calendula is an experimental meta game about trying to play a game. Use your logic to thrive against conventions and get surrounded by a dark atmosphere.
Released:
Feb 2, 2016
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Developer:
Blooming Buds Studio
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Publisher:
Blooming Buds Studio
Indie
Puzzle
Psychological Horror
Horror
Surreal
The Developer Says...
What is Calendula?
Calendula is an experience. Calendula is a mystery. Calendula is a glass full of blood. Calendula is an experiment. Calendula is an atmospheric game. Calendula is a flower. Calendula is your deepest secret...About Calendula
- Calendula begins as a usual game... until it is not anymore.
- The player's goal will be to unveil the mystery behind an apparently broken game, but it won't be easy.
- Calendula's mechanics are entirely focused on the struggle of trying to start a game, exploring the limits of the 4th wall and breaking with conventions.
- Calendula's aesthetics follows an increasing obscure atmosphere, plunging the player into a disturbing, thrilling experience.
- The narrative is built within a labyrinth of metaphors and abstractions, ready to be unraveled.
- Unlike other games, the player will feel as if things didn't work the way they should, similar to Twin Peaks' Red Room (David Lynch).
- The player's journey goes from simple to complex, from bright to somber, from real to dreamlike.
- To follow Calendula's path, the player will have to use his wit and think outside the box. In this case, a tiny oppressive box.
Please, remember this: It is not your fault.
Awards and Kudos

Back of the Box Details
Steam Deck
Unknown
DLC
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DRM/EULA Notices
None
Achievements
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Ratings
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Demo
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Metacritic
67 — View
Content Notices
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Controller Support
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Reviews
76%
Mostly Positive
Based on 365 reviews
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