Underplayed Gems

Delicious - Emily's Hopes and Fears (2017)

Delicious - Emily's Hopes and Fears cover
Developer
Blue Giraffe
Publisher
GameHouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 88 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A heartfelt time-management game where you balance emotional family moments with urgent tasks under pressure.

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What players say

Players enjoy the time management gameplay and family story, but some dislike the challenge mechanics and achievement bugs. The game takes about 20 hours to complete and adds a mild climate change theme, though it stays focused on family. A few find the romance subplot appealing while others find it less interesting than earlier entries.

Screenshots

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