With Eyes of Ice (2023)

Developer: ebi-hime
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, text-heavy visual novel whose melancholic romance unfolds against a stark Icelandic winter, balancing tender moments with a creeping sense of dread.

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What players say

Players say this kinetic visual novel is a dark, emotional tale set in 19th-century Iceland with no choices or branching routes. The characters are deep and complex, but some find the ending abrupt and anticlimactic after a strong buildup.

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