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A downloadable Horror Game for Windows

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ABOUT

This game tells the story of Miko and his younger sibling, Jun. One day, Miko receives a phone call from his mother, informing him that she will be away for work for a few days. Miko is left with the responsibility of taking care of Jun on his own. However....







GAMEPLAY

Estimated playtime: ~30-40 minutes

CONTROLS

MoveWASD
Interact / Skip DialogueE
FlashlightF
Pause / ResumeESC

NOTE

This is my second game. I am still new to game development and currently 18 years old. I am still learning and improving my skills. I hope my future games will be better and more polished than this one. Thank you for playing and supporting my journey.

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In order to download this Horror Game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $2 USD. You will get access to the following files:

FAMILY SECRETS 1 EMPTY PLATE.zip 145 MB

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when is the full game coming out or number to i played this game when it first came out and i cried 

Hey ! great game so i wanted to build a game like a sequel for your game family secret empty plate and publish it like you did fanmade can i do that ?

I think I cried.

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This was such a sad game :-(

Sorry for the late review but I very much enjoyed this game. It was so sad 😭 made me cry... but that just means the storytelling was well done. I got a little confused towards the end about mom's situation, but that may just be because a lot of indie horror games spell things out for you lol overall I love it and would recommend 😊 

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This is an emotional and wholesome-looking game with a surprisingly dark and disturbing story underneath. While the visuals may appear innocent at first, the story is what truly carries the horror experience, and it definitely delivers.

I really enjoyed the contrast between the innocent presentation and the darker themes throughout the game. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what comes next!

I’d give this a solid 7.7 out of 10 Cereals!

GAMEPLAY (The game starts at 48:01)

SOLOS Y SIN COMIDA 🍽️


NOOOO, SE PASARON DE LANZA Y ME TRAUMARON DE POR VIDA 10/10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqbpbx2SUIQ

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DONT PLAY THIS U WILL CRY This Is Amazing very BIG INTO THE FEELS ROLLERCOASTER NEEDS A PT2

Here is my let's

play of it pls watch and sub

the ending scarred me but wow it's such a wholesome and emotional game. my full thoughts starting 1:16:21

Honestly, what I have to say is this... spoiler alert, it's a bit long: I definitely thought it was Bad Parenting 2, so I was quite disappointed that it wasn't. And yes, I know about the controversy, but I won't talk about that. Even so, I want to tell the creator that you proved me wrong. I didn't know about Grave of the Fireflies, but when you mentioned it, I saw it after watching gameplay of your game, and honestly, I don't know what to say... now everything fits together like puzzle pieces. I love puzzles, a childhood favorite... I really loved how, even though the lore was a little difficult or very difficult to understand at first... or in my case, because I was clueless, I loved how you presented it, and honestly, it's raw to see this... I would have liked the father to have had more scenes because, unlike the other one, Bruce from Bad Parenting, he felt very weak. His design is quite ugly, and I'd say somewhat inferior to Bruce's, but even so, that's it. The essence of the character, F for the mother because I was eager to see her design, but oh well, I got the reference to characters with their faces covered or not shown, and although I feel it was a bit, or rather excessively, long, and thanks to a friend I caught the references, which I'm terrible at, I loved it, but I feel that several things were a bit drawn out and a bit long, but the protagonists definitely have that imposing impact. In conclusion, I don't feel this is worse or better than Bad Parenting as others say; for my stories, both impacted me. The whole team, who surely sacrificed hours of effort, put their hearts into it and honestly shone in every aspect, have my respect. I send them a big hug from wherever I am, and no matter what others think, always shine and be yourselves. I haven't played it because: 1) I'm afraid of horror games and I'm too impatient, and 2) I've already spoiled it for myself with several gameplay videos, but oh well, Studio Ghibli God, and I repeat, I hope this game gets more support. It's a shame I never got to receive Bad Parenting 2 because it was... My game, but this one won the silver medal, unless the second part steals the prize. For me, it's almost at the same level as Bad Parenting, but it doesn't surpass it. I hope that the second game, if everything goes well, if with faith, confidence, joy, passion, determination, attention to detail, peace, guidance, organization, and more... you manage to release the second story because I see that you all have a great future. So I send you applause, my respect, and of course, all my strength to keep going. And I know this is kind of cliché, but never see negative criticism as bad, but rather as constructive to improve in the next game. I give you a 9.9/10. Congratulations and GO FOR MORE SUCCESS IN LIFE! Best wishes and I wish you all the best, UWU.

Hi! How are you?

My name is Maite, and I’m an English → Spanish translator specializing in video game localization. I came across your game and really liked what I saw, so I wanted to reach out and ask if you’re considering a Spanish localization.

I’m passionate about video games and narrative localization, and I particularly enjoy adapting dialogue, humor, and expressions so they feel natural for Spanish-speaking players rather than simply translating word for word.

I’d be happy to provide a professional localization of your game. My rates are based on the number of source words and the scope of the project, so if you’re interested, you can send me the localization files and I can take a look and provide you with a quote.

You can also check out my portfolio here: https://canva.link/zu294a8uoj1luct

Thank you for your time, and I hope to hear from you! 

un juego impresionante narrativamente, su historia me atrajo y me conmovió, creo que a veces ir por el camino de profundidad y narrativa puede ser mucho mejor que cualquier otro jumpscare. excelente juego 

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NICE GAME! MAYBE YOU COULD ADD SOME PUZZLES AND I'D LIKE MORE JUMPSCARES. LOOKING FORWARD TO EPISODE 2!

The atmosphere was awesome in this!
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 so peak game

how in less a year 4.000 USD? what the flip??

For a second game, it's pretty impressive.

Despite some vague areas of the story that hasn't been answered (including others that were too subtle for me to understand), I had a great time with the overall project.

8/10

The ending was very emotional. I featured this game in a video. Dont listen to the hate bro keep going! ❤️

 https://youtu.be/y2amEyZ9crc?is=Jiiz7EPMlCK2L6GF

a littlt bit longer pacing that it should be but nonetheless kept me on the edge the whole game, Im anticipating worse everytime night time came lol
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Games a copy of bad parenting the storys predictable game was too long for the ending i got bored half way, Me and my friends literally predicted the ending from the start 

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Was this inspired by that one game that was made by a pedophile?

Yes, the game made by the pedo is called bad parenting, but this game was only inspired by it in terms of design and sounds, as for the story, the whole plot of the game was inspired by an anime movie called "graves of fireflies", idk if you know the movie but that movie was heartbreaking do not watch it unprepared

ohhh thanks for telling me!

Sinceramente lo que tengo que decir es lo siguiente.... spoiler es algo largo: definitivamente pense que era bad parenting 2 asi que me decepciono bastante que no, y sip ya se de la controversia pero no hablare de eso aun asi quiero decirte al creador@/e que me cerraste la boca, no conoci la tumba de las luciernagas pero cuando me lo mencionaste yo la vi despues de verme un gameplay de tu juego y la verdad no se que decir... ahora todo encaja como piezas de puzzle.. amo los puzzles, gustos de la infancia... la verdad me encanto en como a pesar que el lore era poco dificil o muy dificil de entender en un inicio.. o en mi caso a mi por despistado me encanto como lo formulaste y sinceramente es crudo ver esto... eso si me hubiera gustado que el padre hubiera tenido mas ecenas porque siento que a diferencia del otro que es bruce de bad parenting lo senti muy flojo eso si su diseño es bastante feo y diria que algo inferior que el de bruce pero aun asi esa es la esencia del personaje, F por la madre porque ansiaba verle el diseño pero bueno cache la referencia de personajes con el rostro cubierto o que no se le muestra el rostro y aunque siento que fue un poco o bueno exesivamente largo y gracias a una amiga cache las referencias con lo cual soy pesimo me encanto pero siento que varias cosas estuvieron medio extensas y medio largas pero eso si los protagonistas dan ese impacto que imponen, en conclusión esto no siento que es peor o mejor que bad parenting como dicen otros para mis historias ambas me dieron impacto, ya todo el equipo que seguramente sacrificará horas esfuerzo pero le pusieron un enorme corazón y sinceraremnte se lucieron en todo aspecto tienen mis respetos les mando un gran abrazo donde estoy y no importa lo que piensen los demas siempre brillen y sean ustedes mismos, no lo he porque jugó 1 me dan miedo los juegos de terror pa jugarlos y soy demasiado ansioso y 2 ya me lo spoile con varios gameplays pero bueno, studio ghibli god y vuelvo a repetir espero que este juego tenga mas apoyo es una pena que jamas pude recibir bad parenting 2 porque fue de mi juego pero este se gano la medalla de plata, claro a menos que la segunda parte le robe el premio para mi quedo casi al mismo nivel de bad parenting pero no lo supero espero que el segundo juego si es que todo sale bien si es que con fe, confianza, alegria, pasion, determinacion, detalle, paz, orientacion, organizacion entre mas cosas.. logren sacar la segunda historia porque veo que tienen un gran futuro todos ustedes, asi que les mando un aplauso, mis respetos y claro como no toda la fuerza para que seguir adelante, y se que esto es medio cliché pero nunca vean las críticas negativas como malas sino como constructivas para mejorar en el próximo juego, les doy un 9,9/10 felicidades y VAYAN POR MAS EXITOS EN LA VIDA, un saludito y les deseo las buenas, UWU.

this game made me feel so bad. It was an incredibly tough play, but the game is peak horror! 

This Horror Game Broke My Heart… | Family Secrets: Empty Plate

The first time i cried on video... such a beatiful game! highly recommended!!

All I can say is how dare you, but 10/10, made this grown man tear up

one of the best games i've ever played, a peak storyline with a really really good 3d animations
aswell as the unpredictable ending, i hope the next one will have a happy ending :sob:
(THE DOORS SOMETIMES GETS U STUCK, IT'S NOT THAT IMPORTANT BUT IT'S REALLY ANNOYING PLS FIX IT ON THE NEXT GAME)

Honestly, it's a really good game; I recommend it.

YOOO vell the human played it!!!!

this is really sad, and to know someone somewhere goes through things like this 😢

ANTARA GAME PALING SEDIH SAYA PERNAH MAIN
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The Saddest Game I’ve Ever Played | Family Secrets 1: Empty Plate

this game was sooo sad
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Uno de los juegos más tristes que he jugado nunca. Vas a llorar seguro... Esperando con ansias la segunda parte!!!

This games great, the story is so good but, so sad. though I kind of figured the story was going dark you did such a good job with the premise will be all future games.  
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Yo I really feel bad for these kids. I read this is your 2nd gameplay. I'm impressed. I will be waiting for your next gameplay. 
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this game was the first long game that i have played in my youtube and it realy worth it, i hope to see more from this game.

i played the full game and i give it a 9.5/10

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OMG!! THIS GAME WAS SO PEAK. Hopefully you'll be able to get enough support to make a sequel!! ^^

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Who is downvoting all of the comments bro 💔

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This is an incredible story! Following two siblings in a heart-dropping experience. The wholesome family dynamic suddenly taken to the stake and burned! A tasteful take on a very sensitive subject of abuse within families. From the Claymation graphics, to the absolutely adorable duo of Miko and Jun, the secrets of THIS family will not stay secret for long! If this is the start of a series to more conversations of subjects that people are so introverted talking about. I can't wait!


-Ash

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I played Kacipbara in a past video months ago and its nice to see a jump in story and design. Especially going from a silly game to something dealing with disturbing topics. Only dealt with a couple bugs with the text freezing or a cutscene freezing and having to restart. Overall 8/10 keep it up vro. 

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nose como dormil despues de esto

Hey! I saw some of your comments on itch.io and thought I’d reach out. I’m currently working on a short Shrek-inspired horror/puzzle game called Escape From Shrek House. Since you seem to enjoy this kind of stuff, I’d love to hear what you think of the trailer if you’re interested.

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