Reconnecting (2023)

Developer: SuperWriter Games LLC
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 184 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A personal, emotionally charged narrative about navigating a forbidden romantic relationship while managing the pressures of secrecy and married life.

emotionalromanticsecretivedramaticpersonalreflectivetenseinteractive storytelling

What players say

Players praise the polished visuals and grounded story but call it too short and repetitive. The game is a kinetic novel with no real choices, leaving some disappointed. Players are split on the incest and infidelity themes.

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