Persephone for Windows

Persephone: A Colorful Turn-Based Isometric Puzzle Game

Persephone is a turn-based 2D isometric puzzle game that offers a unique perspective on the concept of death in video games. Developed by Plug In Digital, the game is available for Windows and falls under the Adventure subcategory of Games.

In Persephone, you play as the eponymous character, a young woman attempting to reach the bottom of hell to reunite with her beloved Hades. However, her mother, Demeter, seeks to keep the lovers apart. The game's central focus is on death, which is not viewed as a game over but as a tool for progression. Players must choose when, where, and how to die to advance through the levels.

The game's visuals are colorful and beautiful, providing a contrast to the game's central theme. Persephone's rules are learned through gameplay, as the game contains no text. The game is also enriched by excellent music composed by an academic classic composer.