In the colorful, playful indie gem A Night in the Woods, we follow college dropout Mae Borowski who has returned to her hometown, Possum Springs, for undisclosed reasons. 

The game consists of small, seemingly insignificant actions as Mae recaptures the life she used to live as a teenager, but its tedious nature is actually refreshing. The game says a lot without having to do much at all. 

As Mae comes to terms with the lack of control in her life and accepts her own mortality, the game challenges us to do the same. We must accept its limited gameplay options and simply do what’s asked in order to progress. There are mini-games, lots of dialogue and character mission options, sure. But they don’t result in anything really happening regardless of what you choose.  

Though the game is simple and there’s not much reason behind the actions we take within it, A Night in the Woods is still somehow fun and meaningful. Connecting to Mae and creating something from her simple life feels worthwhile in itself.

Well, I’m all done with all the existential talk, so scroll down for some physical, fashionable inspiration from this year’s cutest, most thought-provoking game.

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A Night in the Woods Fashion – Outfit 1: Mae

Mae is our main character. She’s the college dropout who doesn’t really know what she’s doing or who she is. She returns home to figure these things out, only to find herself more confused than ever.

Much of Mae’s story involves her reconnecting with old friends, accepting her own cosmic insignificance, and focusing on what really makes her happy.

Products: Sweater – ASOS, Skirt – Boohoo, Shoes – DSW, Bag – Mango, Necklace – ASOS