the earth is a better person than me (2018)

Developer

Kara Stone

Platforms

Windows, macOS

Genres

Indie

Rating

4.7 of 5, 15 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 1.2 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A quiet, introspective walk through a forest where conversations with nature gently unpack heavy themes like love, death, and self-image.

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What players say

Players describe this as a short, poetic visual novel about a woman's mental health struggles framed through encounters with nature. Many find the writing deeply personal and relatable, though one reviewer dismisses the art as lazy and the premise as bizarre. Reviews are split on the game's artistic merit but united on its emotional weight.

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