Lighter (2019)

Developer: Yuki游戏制作组
Publisher: GameDiary
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 61 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted yet quirky visual novel where you guide a carefree girl and a desperate black cat through solving relationship problems within a ticking clock, with a touch of dark humour.

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What players say

Players say the game has a charming cat protagonist and an intriguing mystery setup, but it suffers from a broken cut-off ending, missing voice acting in later parts, and various bugs. Opinions split on whether the quirky dialog and character writing overcome the rough production values and unfinished state.

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