That Which Binds Us (2018)

Developer: Crystal Game Works
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, story-driven visual novel where you navigate a budding romance and a mysterious twist, making choices that shape a personal narrative.

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What players say

Players praise the unique premise of a magical knife that erases memories and the completely different second playthrough, but they are split on the protagonist, who many find bland or unlikable. The art style also draws mixed reactions, with some calling it cute and others finding it weird or blurry.

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