Cult-Classic RPG “Off” Arrives on Steam After 17-Year Wait

Sure thing, here goes—just think of it as me rambling on about this game that’s been living rent-free in my mind or something:

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So, picture this: a game that sort of throws Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Killer 7, and even the Wizard of Oz into a blender and—yeah, you get the gist. We’re talking about “Off,” this indie RPG that hit the scene ages ago, kind of like a fever dream wrapped in pixels. Seriously, before Undertale got all the headlines, Off was sneaking around internet forums, causing a ruckus—pretty sure 2008 was a wild time. Anyway, big news: it finally made the jump to Steam.

Let’s rewind a bit (or a lot?)—for what feels like forever, fans picked this game up from the depths of Tumblr and Reddit, and the, uh, somewhat mysterious ‘Mortis Ghost’ developer had this thing floating online. But, at long last, the Steam crowd can dive into the madness that is Off.

Here’s the deal: you’re playing as The Batter, who looks strangely like a baseball dude, and some talking cat named The Judge pretty much says, “Hey! Go clean up this mess of a world.” And you do, battling these ghost-like thingamajigs. It’s running on RPG Maker, mixing this sorta classical top-down vibe with combat where you’re managing cooldowns—not your everyday RPG, trust me. And get this: instead of fire and ice, you’re juggling elements like metal, sugar, and meat. Huh? Yeah, it’s out-there.

What gets me every time—those minimalist graphics somehow nail this haunting story. Multiple endings keep you guessing, and every zone just oozes this unsettling, bizarre feel. Kinda chills the spine, ya know?

Saw some updates, too, like a critical hit system. And, there’s a help feature now because if you’re like me, you’ll probably wander off wondering what the heck just happened. Oh, and new spots to explore, extra bosses, the works—all thanks to Mortis Ghost’s tinkering.

Steam’s got it for a sweet $12.74 (thank the 15% launch deal for that), or maybe you’d rather kick back with it on the Switch. Honestly, the fact it’s re-released is kind of amazing, considering how niche it was. If narrative-heavy RPGs that tickle the retro feels are your jam, Off’s a trip worth taking.

Haven’t we all got some wild gaming memories to share? If Off or any indie classic ever made you laugh, cry, or just scratch your head furiously, spill the beans on our Discord. Let’s get nostalgic.

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Did I manage to capture that raw kitchen-table chat feel? I sure hope so!