Underplayed Gems

POSSUM BOY!: The Ballad of Joey Virginia (2025)

POSSUM BOY!: The Ballad of Joey Virginia cover
Developer
Big Knife
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Playing feels like a cozy, funny coming-of-age story where you guide a charmingly awkward possum through college life with warmth and gentle humor.

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What players say

Players call this a cute, charming visual novel with multiple romance routes and a sweet college story. A music overlap bug on Linux is noted but not widely reported.

Screenshots

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