Allumette

Allumette

Penrose Studios · 2016

A landmark in native VR storytelling

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The WhatsNext verdict

Allumette is an essential early VR showcase for players who value atmosphere, visual invention, and emotionally directed storytelling over conventional gameplay. It is best experienced as an interactive short film, not a traditional game.

What it does best

  • A landmark in native VR storytelling

  • A miniature world you want to inhabit

  • A brief story with real emotional weight

What might put you off

  • More VR film than game

  • Very short runtime

The setup

What you are walking into

Allumette tells a story about love, sacrifice and a deep bond between a young girl and her mother.

Where it lives

Oculus VRPlayStation 4PlayStation VRPC (Microsoft Windows)SteamVR

Genre

AdventureIndie
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