Underplayed Gems

Pandemic Love (2021)

Pandemic Love cover
Developer
Red Skald
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Free To Play, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.6 of 5, 232 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A lonely, introspective narrative driven by text and choices, capturing the quiet tension and small comforts of forced isolation during a pandemic.

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What players say

Players describe a short, free visual novel that hits hard emotionally, with many finding the main character relatable. The story focuses on isolation and digital connection during lockdown, and reviewers emphasize its melancholy tone rather than romance.

Screenshots

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