The Other Side
A downloadable game
You are an animal. Most things are beyond your comprehension. Chief among them, though, is that big fence. Why is it there? What’s on the other side? And why does it smell so different over there?
The Other Side is an epistolary (letter writing) game for two players. You are animals from different worlds who are separated by a big fence, writing each other letters to find out what things are like on the other side. Roll to find out what your day was like, or invent your own details! This is your story.
At a glance:
- 2 player
- play as animals
- single page trifold pamphlet
- communication via letters
- chill, quotidian vibes
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Created for M., who wanted to be a squirrel, and D., who wanted to be a pig
Written and illustrated by Chloe Shepherd
© Shepherd's Hut Games 2026
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This work was made by human hands. No AI was used in this project. Supporting this work means you are supporting real human beings with dreams, passions, and bills. Thank you.
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I love the art and layout, great forest-y vibes. My favorite part is the Great Pleasures table, results 3 and 4 feel especially immersive to the story :)
Why thank you! Yes, those are my favorite results as well. I almost added another one related to bodily functions but decided to make the game more family-friendly with “socializing” instead. :)