Underplayed Gems

(val)iant: or, val's guide to having a broken vag (2023)

(val)iant: or, val's guide to having a broken vag cover
Developer
Cactus Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 65 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 40 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a quietly personal and reflective journey through physical pain and self-discovery, told through gentle interactivity and thoughtful text.

intimateintrospectiveeducationalinteractivepersonalreflectiveslice of lifeslow paced

What players say

Players describe it as a short, educational memoir about pelvic floor pain and medical gaslighting from a queer perspective. The art and music are praised, and the minigames are noted as metaphors for the protagonist's experiences. Many reviewers found it personally validating.

Trailer

Screenshots

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