ACMI + RMIT Audience Lab: December 2023

Interwoven tells the beginning of the journey of Clementine and Callisto. It tells of their first steps towards their unknown destiny and the start of their unlikely, complicated relationship. You play as Clementine, the healer of your tiny party of two, with the premise of keeping your partner alive and without pain. Unearth and explore more about the world, your companion, and balancing your own survival.

The Adventures of E² is a visual novel detective mystery game set in the steam powered world of Cinderedge. Follow the unconventional duo; the ever-smug and top detective Esme and his partner, the hot-blooded rookie, Elio, as they embark on the twisted murder case of Cinderedge's beloved Formula 2 racing star. Can they solve the case before the engine starts?

Evil goes on an errand unlike any other. Play as Evil, a wizard's servant, as you explore through the Wizard's dark tower – and fight against the anchor keeping you in chains! Solve puzzles, scale platforms, and help Evil find its way back into the light of day.

Trail of the Wretched is a 3D visual novel in which you play as a photographer tasked with capturing the New World in all its untamed and horrible beauty. Travel across the continent and converse with a wide array of characters, each of them searching for meaning in a world that is indifferent to their existence.

Bushbash is a cozy post-apocalyptic foraging game, filled with humorous dialogue, and a deeper lore. Explore the pocket forest you've found yourself in, meet an array of unique characters, complete tasks for your new found friends, and discover the hidden secrets of the land. Wander around the forest, interact with various characters and items, cook interesting food, and help out those in need.

Play as a mysterious hero, faced with great heroes and gods of stories that withstood the test of time. who wakes to find themselves placed amongst the horoscopes. Play through puzzles that are recreations of the mythology behind them and learn more about the myth behind your horoscope.

REAPRIEVE is an existential adventure game that follows Milo, a Reaper whose insatiable fascination with humans leads him to exploit an error in Reaprieve that sets Souls free. But at a deadly cost - Employee of the Week. Demonstrate your efficiency, and REAPRIEVE will reward you handsomely.

In Robotopia, a 3D first-person adventure game, you will explore a mysterious, desolate city filled with robots. As a mechanic, use signal-linking to control and switch between robots, solving complex puzzles. Your mission involves repairing clients' robots scattered across the city, gathering parts, and collecting coins. This journey combines puzzle-solving, intellectual challenges, and teamwork with robots, unravelling the city's hidden story as you delve deeper into its secrets.

Welcome to Pawsuit, where you'll embark on a pulse-pounding 1v1 multiplayer adventure set in a lively forest market. In this action-packed game, each round is a frantic one-minute race against the clock, and you'll alternate between the roles of the cunning raccoon and the relentless cop, each with their unique abilities and objectives.

Through the Echoes of Yesterday is a wordless mixed media narrative-driven adventure game following our protagonist through her past memories alongside a mysterious floating familiar. She relives different emotional states and the inevitable goodbyes she had to face growing up. Go through the doors of the past and explore the pastel world of our protagonist’s core memories, playing different minigames along the way as we watch our protagonist’s story unravel.

Explore the world and find the fruit to lift the curse. Join Tus in this open-world platformer to explore the (usually) relaxing world of CASTLESTAR, meet new friends, new foes, and find out whether or not Tus truly is the last seedling in the world.

Ties That Bind Us is a third-person murder mystery game, set in a black market auction. Explore a strange mansion on Fleur du Ciel, a floating island and nation of the top 1%, as you uncover the secrets of what happened to an estranged friend.