Underplayed Gems

Dear Althea (2022)

Dear Althea cover
Developer
Tijerín Art Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A leisurely interactive novel where every decision unfolds through lush Victorian-era illustrations and consequences that echo across chapters.

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What players say

Players love the art and Victorian drama but report many bugs, from skipped text to corrupted saves. The developer has fixed some issues over time. The story is more about choices and relationships than explicit content, and can feel linear despite the branching routes.

Trailer

Screenshots

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