Dandelions in the Sky (2020)

Developer: Catnip
Publisher: Catnip, Kikai Digital
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 221 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, emotionally heavy visual novel that feels like quietly navigating social isolation and unresolved pain through text and music.

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What players say

Players report a very short visual novel about school bullying, but many are upset by a graphic cat death scene used as a plot device. The story feels rushed and forced, though the art and music are praised. Opinions split on whether the writing is thoughtless or has some merit.

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