Burial of Shortcake (2025)

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

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How it feels

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

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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.

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