Where the Heart is: Season 1 (2024)

Developer: CheekyGimpGames
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 227 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A contemplative, character-focused narrative about reconnecting with family and navigating grief through quiet conversations and small-town interactions.

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What players say

Players recommend the game for its funny dialogue and character banter, especially between the protagonist and Katie. The story is predictable and slow-paced, with players split on art quality and an overuse of femdom themes.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.