Deponia Doomsday

Daedalic Entertainment

Rank: #5 / 20
Released: 2016
Studio: Daedalic Entertainment
Genre: adventure video game

At a glance

Deponia Doomsday is an adventure game from Daedalic Entertainment, set around Rufus’s attempt to prevent a disastrous future for the junk planet Deponia. After waking from a nightmare in which he sacrifices himself and Deponia is destroyed, Rufus encounters McChronicle, a temporal scientist investigating strange time anomalies. Their discovery of a time machine brings time travel into the story, as Rufus tries to protect the planet and his well-shaved face from the events he fears. The game describes itself as a sequel in the Deponia series, but says players can follow this adventure without knowing the previous installment. Its features include adventure gameplay, a hand-drawn comic style, familiar characters and more than 70 new characters. Players can turn back time and see another take on the junk planet’s history. Steam lists single-player, Achievements, Trading Cards, Cloud, Remote Play on Phone and Tablet, and Family Sharing. It released on March 1, 2016, for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a story-led adventure with time travel, comic-style visuals and an eccentric cast. The game says newcomers can follow the story without knowing earlier entries.

What is good

Features a hand-drawn comic style.
Includes more than 70 new characters.
Lets players revisit Deponia’s history through time travel.
Available on Windows, macOS and Linux.

What to know first

Steam lists single-player only.
No multiplayer feature is listed.

Verdict

Deponia Doomsday centers its adventure on Rufus, time anomalies and an attempt to change Deponia’s fate. Its hand-drawn presentation and standalone accessibility may appeal to players who enjoy character-driven comic adventures.