Diapers, Please!
Set in an alternative 1920s dystopia, Diapers, Please! places players in the role of a Custodian of Bloodlines in a maternity ward struck by tragedy. A fire has destroyed all baby records, and now it’s your job to sort newborns back to their rightful parents. Created by VoltekPlay for the Brackeys Game Jam 2025.1, the game brilliantly blends logic, deduction, and an unsettling narrative beneath a deceptively soft art style.
The gameplay is focused on careful observation and pattern recognition. Players compare parents’ traits—like skin tone, eye color, blood type, height, and weight—to the characteristics of newborn babies. Each day brings several parent-baby pairings, and you must match them correctly before the time runs out. Make too many mistakes, and the consequences are irreversible—not just for the children, but for the system that rules them.
Why Players Love It
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Unique Mechanics: Combining genetics and deduction, each match is a logic-based challenge.
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Atmospheric Worldbuilding: Beneath its pastel visuals lies a commentary on authoritarian control and dehumanization.
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Minimal Controls, Maximum Thought: All interaction is done through mouse clicks—no complicated keys, just pure focus.
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Visuals & Sound: Art by Polina Antsiferova and music by DMassaIII and DmitryTaras create a mood that’s unsettling yet immersive.
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Replay Value: With new babies and parent combinations each day, the puzzles stay fresh, and the story grows heavier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Diapers, Please! a horror game?
A: While it’s not a traditional horror game, the atmosphere and themes are emotionally intense and unsettling.
Q: How long is the game?
A: Each session lasts about 15–30 minutes, depending on your pace and how deeply you explore the choices.
Q: Can I lose or fail?
A: Yes. Making too many incorrect matches leads to grim results, both narratively and in your end score.
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