The Shame of a Daydreamer (2026)

Developer: Micki
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A story-driven experience where each decision matters across a compact six-day timeline, with multiple routes and endings that reward close attention to choices.

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What players say

Players praise the game's writing for tackling taboo topics with nuance, and note its shame mechanics respond to choices. The art evokes Omori, but some describe the gameplay as simple and puzzles as basic. However, a few report crashes and clunky menus, and one player got stuck in an apocalypse loop.

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