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

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.

romancemysteriousstory richcasualcutechoices matterinteractive fiction

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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