Throw Me in the River (2020)
- Developer
- Side Group
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 25 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 41 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A quietly poignant visual novel that lets you sit with intimate family conversations across decades, tinged with regret and a subtle sci-fi undercurrent.
reflectivemelancholicatmosphericcontemplativenarrative-drivenslow-pacedemotionalintimate
What players say
Players describe Throw Me in the River as a short, nonlinear visual novel about regret and family. The branching choices lead to multiple endings, and the monochrome art paired with a guitar soundtrack is widely praised.
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