It is important to clarify from the outset:
| Game | Similarity | |------|-------------| | Hollow Knight (2017) | Small bug protagonist infected by orange “light” parasite; a queen (the Radiance) as final boss. | | Parasite Eve (1998) | Mitochondrial parasite queen; body horror + RPG. | | Pikuniku (2018) | Cute red creature with parasitized-like stretching abilities; a “queen” antagonist. | | Little Witch Nobeta (2022) | “Little” protagonist, “Act” structure, magical corruption mechanic. | | The Puppeteer (2013) | Puppet/parasite relationship; theater acts (Act 1, Act 2). | parasited little puck parasite queen act 1 top
Until the original Korean freeware resurfaces on a dusty hard drive in Seoul, this article serves as its epitaph. If you are the developer—or if you still have that 2003 CD labeled “Gisaengchung Puck” —please upload it. The world is ready for the Parasite Queen’s first act. It is important to clarify from the outset: