Sad Virus (2025)

Developer: Valkeala Software, Tero Lunkka, Kendall Studios
Publisher: Valkeala Software
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, lightly absurd open-world stroll where you guide a sad virus character through a colorful forest hunting for beer bottles to cheer them up.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short walking simulator where you find six beer bottles in an open forest world. One reviewer notes there are no graphics settings, and someone who played the series for free says the reviews are nearly identical across all games.

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