Paradise (2024)

Developer: Pil/Slash
Publisher: JAST BLUE
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 571 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A story-driven visual novel where building relationships on a tropical island slowly unravels into a tense, atmospheric survival mystery.

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What players say

Players praise the voice acting for driving the atmosphere, especially for the protagonist Azuma, but they are split on the writing: some find it gripping and layered, others call it incoherent and a slog. The game delivers dark psychosexual content and horror, expect violence, trauma, and taboo scenarios, not a fluffy romance.

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