Underplayed Gems

Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy (2020)

Caffeine: Victoria's Legacy cover
Developer
Kikai Digital
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A slow-paced, story-driven visual novel where you explore a steampunk city, uncover family secrets, and make choices that shape a heartfelt, slightly melancholic narrative.

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What players say

Players are split on the protagonist, calling him useless, but agree the world-building and coffee lore are deep. The story delivers emotional twists, though some find it generic and note technical bugs like animation stuttering and art swapping between artists.

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