Pandemic Love (2021)

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

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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.

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