The Ghost of Alcantra (2025)

Developer: ACatBox
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A linear visual novel with text-heavy storytelling and a classical soundtrack, set against real-life backgrounds.

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What players say

Players call it a well-written kinetic visual novel with no choices, split between a 1987 slice-of-life romance and a 1997 murder mystery. The art and classical soundtrack get consistent praise, and many are shocked it's free.

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