Once on a windswept night (2017)

Developer: ebi-hime
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 201 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a gentle, story-driven journey through a melancholy fairy-tale world, where quiet exploration and character interactions unfold at a leisurely pace.

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What players say

Players praise the meta narrative and emotional sapphic story, calling it creative and heartfelt. However, many warn that chasing 100% achievements is painful due to buggy crashes and RNG-heavy dialogue. Players are split on whether the repetitive structure is rewarding or frustrating.

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