Alienated

Alienated is a cutesy pixel puzzle game about a small alien trying to fit into an ancient society that doesn’t quite understand them. You play as the alien, navigating daily interactions while slowly learning how this culture communicates.

The society speaks through an esoteric symbolic language. Because words fail, you communicate using emotional masks. As you progress, the alien begins to understand not just the language, but what it means to belong.

Symbols either have a value or an action tied to them. They interact with each other to form the emotional tone of a sentence, and are read from left to right. Placement matters! Changing the order of symbols can drastically change how a message is understood. (If you get stuck, there is a symbol cheat sheet below).

How it works:

1. NPCs communicate using symbolic language and visual cues.

2. You solve puzzles by choosing and wearing emotional masks to respond. 

3. Some masks help you connect, while others create distance or misunderstanding.

4. As the game progresses, social situations become more complex and emotionally loaded.

• All Areas are selectable, but we recommend starting at the Market. That is the starting area that teaches you the foundations.
• Please full screen the game for the best experience!

SYMBOL CHEAT SHEET

Credits:
Design

• Kaylee Morales
• Aedan Ramos

Programming:

• KT LoPorto
• Kaylee Morales
• Michelle Zhou

Art:

• Emi Bennett
• KT LoPorto
• Dizhe Xiang
• Michelle Zhou

Audio:

• Kash Hodges

Made for Global Game Jam 2026.
Theme: Mask