If you’re into story-driven games that dive deep into emotions, memories, and self-reflection, Pera Coda is definitely one to watch. This upcoming isometric narrative mystery adventure from Turkish indie studio Elyzio takes you on a haunting journey through a surreal version of Istanbul’s historic Pera district. It’s a game about memory, regret, and finding peace — all wrapped in a beautiful, atmospheric world that RPG fans will instantly connect with.
Unlike traditional RPGs packed with combat and loot, Pera Coda focuses on dialogue, exploration, and emotional puzzles. You play as Deniz, an attorney trapped in a looping purgatory where she’s both judge and defendant in her own subconscious trial. Through repeating life-death loops, you explore fragmented memories and symbolic environments, slowly piecing together Deniz’s story and confronting her inner guilt and grief.
The gameplay centers around steering conversations rather than just picking from fixed dialogue options. Your emotional decisions shape how characters respond and how the story unfolds. It’s less about stats and more about insight — guiding Deniz through complex interactions that reveal more with each loop. Think Disco Elysium meets Outer Wilds, with a deeply personal twist.
Puzzles in Pera Coda aren’t typical brainteasers. Instead, you’ll reconstruct memories, interpret surreal symbols, and notice subtle environmental clues that nudge you forward. The looping structure itself becomes a puzzle: changing your approach unlocks new dialogue and emotional breakthroughs. There’s no combat or inventory management — just pure story and introspection.
One important thing to know is that Pera Coda doesn’t have a traditional quest log or objective tracker. The game encourages you to slow down, observe the world, and follow emotional breadcrumbs rather than relying on waypoint arrows or checklists. This design helps keep you fully immersed in Deniz’s mental journey, making the experience feel more like exploring a dream or novel than a typical game.
For players who love digging deeper, Pera Coda offers plenty of easter eggs hidden in its rich, symbolic world. Expect nods to Turkish culture, Sufi philosophy, and real Istanbul landmarks, along with subtle tributes to indie classics like Disco Elysium and Outer Wilds. There are also developer secrets and mysterious loop variants that unlock only if you experiment with your choices.
With multiple endings based on how fully you explore Deniz’s memories and face her internal trial, Pera Coda promises a personal and emotionally rewarding experience. It invites you to revisit your past, reinterpret it through your own lens, and ultimately shape the kind of peace Deniz can find — making it a must-play for narrative and RPG fans alike.
