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2014PC72 % positive

You wander with two young women through Nanjing's Purple Mountain on a short, linear visual-novel journey toward faded childhood memories. Its appeal lies in the warm, wistful atmosphere and the quiet growth of the bond between Han Hui and He Jia.

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2020PCNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable93 % positive11.99 €

An emotional interactive story about a young trans woman returning home in 1990s Ireland. You erase diary pages to reveal memories, all in a striking hand-drawn style.

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In this series of experimental illustrations, you follow three siblings who live on their own in a rural Indonesian setting. The game stands out through its painterly imagery and quiet, personal moments.

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A nostalgic interactive story told entirely through an early-2000s instant messenger, where your chat replies over several years shape a bittersweet relationship with Emily.

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You follow a quiet, melancholic love story between two terminally ill people who run away from their hospice. Its strength lies in restrained writing and the emotional weight of its small, intimate moments.

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A gentle puzzle game from the Monument Valley studio in which you repair old objects as a restorer in the town of Bellariva, getting to know the people and their stories along the way. The tactile taking-apart and rebuilding carries a warm, thoughtful narrative.

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A short, experimental, wordless tale about a raven who cannot croak and his bond with the townspeople. Quietly told and atmospheric, with no combat or pressure.

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A story-driven visual novel set at a school for disabled students, where you live through five distinct romance routes as Hisao. It focuses on heartfelt character drama, with choices steering you onto each heroine's path.