Underplayed Gems

Notes of my silence (2023)

Notes of my silence cover
Developer
Kostrum Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 69 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, contemplative visual novel that uses silence, heartbeat, and fragments of classical music to evoke the protagonist's isolation and struggle after a life-changing accident.

quietcontemplativemelancholicatmosphericdramaticfragmentedinteractive fictionslow-paced

What players say

Players praise an emotional short story about a pianist who loses his hearing, with branching choices leading to different endings. Many highlight the voice acting, atmospheric quiet, and a mechanic to learn sign language. Some find the art underdeveloped and the plot too brief with unanswered questions.

Screenshots

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