Nagi no Koi (2025)

Developer: Nutrients
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

a melancholy visual novel where you navigate emotional branching choices through a structured Japanese narrative

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What players say

Players praise this short visual novel for an emotional, well-paced story with tough choices. It was originally free, and the remaster adds CGs and voices, but players note the UI feels unpolished and wish for more voice acting and art.

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