春と修羅｜Haru to Shura (2021)

Developer: MIYAKOpubl, Studio Pixel
Publisher: MIYAKOpubl
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 93 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lo-fi pixel fable where you wander a peaceful yet gloomy village, chat with odd villagers, and uncover a bittersweet secret with a gentle, casual pace.

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What players say

Players consistently describe Haru to Shura as a short, emotional sidescrolling adventure with very little interactivity, closer to a visual novel. The melancholy story about life and death in a liminal afterlife has multiple endings and a creepy-cozy atmosphere. Reviewers frequently note that despite appearances and character dynamics, the game is not a BL romance.

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