CARROT: The First Seed (2023)

Developer: ChaseFOX
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 41 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A short, gentle interactive story where you click through charming hand-drawn scenes and dialogue in a cozy fantasy town, with no pressure or complex gameplay.

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What players say

Players praise the beautiful, manga-inspired art and warm, wholesome story, calling it a sweet 30-minute read. It is a kinetic visual novel and a prequel in the Carrot series. Some note the story is simple compared to earlier entries, and a few mention the game includes a PSA about AI and art jobs.

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