Kurage Life (2025)

Developer: TAIL-AKI
Publisher: Mango Party, Mango Party News
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 619 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow burning romance simulation where you manage a ramen shop while gently coaxing a shy employee out of her shell.

romanticchallengingintrovertedslice of lifesimulationlow-keybusiness management

What players say

Players praise the wholesome relationship and heartfelt story but note the gameplay is repetitive, the ending's debt twist feels contrived to some, and the game is short at five to nine hours.

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