Underplayed Gems

Venus: Improbable Dream (2021)

Venus: Improbable Dream cover
Developer
Borealis
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A deeply emotional visual novel where you navigate social anxiety and connection through meaningful choices and branching paths.

emotionalstory richatmosphericdarkcutetext-basedchoose your own adventuremultiple endings

What players say

Players praise the emotional story about two teens with disabilities and social anxiety, saying it handles mental health respectfully. The writing and music are consistently highlighted, though some note the pace is slow.

Screenshots

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