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Ruya is a narrative puzzle game about a mother on a journey of healing after love leaves her. You play as Ruya, meditating and remembering important parts of her life, shown through simple matching puzzles, with each colour tied to one of her children. Between puzzles are short scenes that help you understand her story.
Unfortunately, Ruya is not available on Mac, PS4, PS5 or Switch. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 01/11/2017, updated in 2018
Out Now: Android, PC, Xbox One and iOS
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Narrative, Puzzle and Sequencing
Accessibility: 30 features
Components: 2D Side-On, Grid and Weather
Developer: @Miracle Tea (@MiracleTea_)
Costs: Purchase cost
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