Underplayed Gems

Paper Kite: Threads of Longing (2025)

Paper Kite: Threads of Longing cover
Developer
依露琳(武汉)品牌管理有限公司, 黎羽游戏
Publisher
北京黎羽科技有限公司, 黎羽科技LICOGAME
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.8 of 5, 227 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tender, dialogue-driven Chinese visual novel about long-distance love with a pure, nostalgic feel and modest emotional stakes.

romanticnostalgicemotionalshortsimpledialog-drivenvisual novel style

What players say

Players praise the realistic portrayal of long-distance love and relatable details like balancing academics and romance, but are divided on the plot: some find it touching and grounded, while others criticize the male lead's implausible coding superpowers and a rushed, deus-ex-machina ending. The SLG and visual novel integration is well-received.

Screenshots

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