Secret Diaries: Manage a Manor (2023)

Developer: SQRT3
Publisher: GameHouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Strategy
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted, story-rich casual adventure where you juggle social tasks and romantic choices in a cartoonish manor setting.

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What players say

Players are drawn to the 19th-century London story and art style, but many note the game forces a specific romance regardless of player choice, and that the time management is too easy even on hard mode. A minority report bugs with achievements.

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