Playing Kafka 1.02

Although innocent, you find yourself unexpectedly arrested one morning. As you head to work, the faces around you seem unfamiliar, and a deep-rooted sense of guilt from your upbringing weighs heavily on you. Welcome to Playing Kafka, an immersive adventure that explores the alienation of contemporary society intertwined with complex familial unresolved issues. The game ingeniously merges elements from three iconic works of the renowned absurdist writer, crafted in collaboration with prominent Kafka experts.

Can you navigate through an unjust trial? Is the reality of your job questionable? How can you break free from the overwhelming shadow of your father? In a world clouded by ambiguous rules and intricate plots...

The game boasts a fully voiced branching narrative inspired by Kafka’s masterpieces The Trial, The Castle, and Letter To His Father. Engage in atmospheric puzzles, make pivotal decisions, and experience a captivating drag-and-drop gameplay that breathes life into characters and environments. Dive into approximately 1.5 hours of storytelling set in an ever-evolving backdrop.

Unlock three distinct chapters:

• The Trial: Navigate a bewildering legal system where an enigmatic trial entangles you in a labyrinth of bureaucratic intricacies. Choose your allies wisely as the elusive accusation closes in, blurring the lines between guilt and innocence.
• Letter to His Father: Reflecting Kafka's intimate letter to his father, this chapter unravels their strained relationship. Delve into poignant moments to decipher the emotional turmoil and strive for reconciliation amidst the unresolved past.
• The Castle: Immerse yourself in a mysterious snow-covered village as you embark on a quest as a land surveyor. Unravel the enigmatic whispers surrounding the elusive Castle, where every revelation leads to more cryptic questions.

Developed to honor the centenary of Kafka’s passing, Playing Kafka is a collaborative effort with the Goethe-Institut, Prague, offering players an unforgettable journey into the surreal world of Franz Kafka’s literary legacy.