Underplayed Gems

Burial of Shortcake (2025)

Burial of Shortcake cover
Developer
NANTEDOW
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-paced, story-driven adventure with a mysterious and contemplative atmosphere.

adventurestory-drivenatmosphericcontemplativemysteriousindie

What players say

Players praise the tight crime suspense and emotional core but split sharply on the ending and character decisions. Many call the loud desk-slam sound effect annoying and note the lack of choices in this linear visual novel. The dojin-style art and budget constraints are seen as either charming or distracting.

Screenshots

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