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1998

You talk to Pikachu through a microphone and spend everyday life with him in a small village. A relaxed, kid-friendly virtual pet experience built around voice control.

  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Companions and relationships

In short: Games like Hey You, Pikachu!

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Hey You, Pikachu! special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Go! Go! Nippon!: My First Trip to Japan

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2011PCSteam Deck verified90 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Hey You, Pikachu!: companions you grow fond of, a cosy mood to unwind and a relaxed difficulty.

A visual novel that works as an interactive travel guide: you visit famous Japanese sights with two young sisters who introduce you to places and food and grow closer to you along the way.

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Nekopara Vol. 1

Companions and relationships

A short, cozy visual novel about a young pastry chef opening a patisserie alongside his catgirl companions. It leans on lighthearted humor, romance and a feel-good mood with pretty anime artwork.

Nekopara Vol. 2

Companions and relationships

A lighthearted, mature-leaning visual novel about daily life in a patisserie full of catgirls. It focuses on charm, humor and cozy relationships with no challenge or real gameplay.

Seaman

Calm and deliberate

In Seaman you look after a talking fish-man kept in a tank, who listens through the Dreamcast microphone and answers with odd, deadpan humor. Its quirky conversations and the care you give the creature are what make it stand out.

Sakura Beach

Companions and relationships

A short dating-sim visual novel set on a beach holiday, where stargazing daydreamer Seiji slowly realises his two childhood friends have romance on their minds. Light, romantic and presented in an anime art style.

Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist

Calm and deliberate

You return as the little green painter Passpartout, creating your own artworks in an MS Paint-style editor and selling them to build a name in the art world. It's a relaxed, creative game with a humorous take on the art scene.

Koikatsu Party

Calm and deliberate

An anime-style adult simulator built around deep character creation tools, where you design a character, pick a personality, and pursue romantic scenarios with her. The appeal lies in customization and open-ended experimentation.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

Companions and relationships

A quirky life simulator where you create Miis modeled on friends, family or pure imagination and watch them form relationships and stumble into absurd everyday situations. The appeal lies in the surprising, funny moments that emerge from their personalities.

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