Placebo Love (2021)

Developer

Twelve Tiles

Platforms

Windows, macOS

Genres

Casual, Indie

Rating

4.8 of 5, 33 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 15 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A contemplative, quiet mystery where you guide a reluctant protagonist through lonely cityscapes and fragile connections, with a lingering sense of uncertainty and quiet melancholy.

mysteriouslonelyintrospectiveslow-burnatmosphericchoice-drivenmelancholicnarrative-focused

What players say

Players praise the writing and characters, calling it more a friendship simulator than a dating sim. The truth/lie/half-truth mechanic gives control but keeps outcomes unpredictable. Many compare it to Persona's social links without the combat. Reviewers note only two characters are romanceable and that choices can feel opaque until the ending. The soundtrack gets consistent praise.

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