Underplayed Gems

Midori no Kaori (2024)

Midori no Kaori cover
Developer
TheLaba
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.7 of 5, 492 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A peaceful, creativity-driven sandbox where you build and decorate a serene Japanese garden restaurant at your own pace, with no pressure or failure.

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What players say

Players praise the relaxing story and satisfying progression from a humble izakaya to a larger restaurant, but note the auto mode removes stress and can also remove the challenge. Opinion is split: some love the option, others find it drains the fun. Performance issues like high GPU usage and minor bugs are common complaints.

Screenshots

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