Underplayed Gems

Lock & Key: A Magical Girl Mystery (2025)

Lock & Key: A Magical Girl Mystery cover
Developer
Studio Élan
Publisher
Studio Élan, Studio Elan
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual
Rating
5.0 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, introspective mystery that blends nostalgia with quiet melancholy as two former magical girls confront their past in a casual visual novel format.

mysteriousreflectivenostalgiccontemplativegentlecharacter-drivenmelancholiccasual-paced

What players say

Players praise the warm portrayal of a long-married magical girl couple in their late 20s, calling the relationship refreshing and well-written. The story balances dark themes with a hopeful tone, and the four endings are easy to reach. Some players wish the story were longer.

Screenshots

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