Night Cascades (2022)

Developer: Hanako Games
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 212 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

As a detective and folklorist, you explore a neon-lit 1980s noir city, solving occult crimes while grappling with a tense, romantic partnership.

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What players say

Players praise the chemistry between the two leads and the bittersweet 1980s romance, but opinions split on the mystery: some find the ending unresolved and the case predictable. The gameplay is minimal, just clicking for clues, and the short length (under two hours) offers no replay value.

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