Alisa is an indie survival horror title channeling the retro gameplay and asethetic styling of 90s-era PS1 games. Following successful funding on Kickstarter, it was first made available through Steam in October 2021. The full console port, titled Alisa: Developer's Cut, which includes all updated and additional content, was recently released in early February 2024, bringing its unique flavor to more audiences. With the indie scene thriving over the past decade or so (and growing ever more prevalent) by challenging traditional AAA industry standards and practices, solo and smaller developers are showcasing their creativity, and in many cases a fondness for visual design that eschews the ultra-realistic and lifelike graphics of most big budget titles for a more intimate and surreal experience.