Palinurus (2016)

Developer: Watercress
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Free To Play
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 266 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, introspective sci-fi story told through a kinetic visual novel, with lighthearted moments and a gentle, melancholy tone.

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What players say

Players call it a short, free visual novel with an emotional sci-fi story about an AI named Budapest. Some find the protagonist annoying or the writing amateurish, while others praise its melancholy atmosphere and themes of loss.

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