XOXO Droplets (2017)

Developer: GB Patch Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 357 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a light, comedic dating sim with cute anime characters and a low-stakes social challenge to avoid being a loner at a new boarding school

casuallightheartedfunnycuteromanticanime-stylefree to playmultiple endings

What players say

Players praise the funny, over-the-top characters but warn that the protagonist and love interests are deliberately mean. Many find the daily grind and long tutorial tedious, and say the base game is short while the DLC adds more romance options. Fans of Our Life: Beginnings & Always may be disappointed by the lack of customization.

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