Embraced by Autumn (2021)

Developer: ebi-hime
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, heartfelt visual novel that lets you slowly uncover a tender romance set in a moody 1890s Parisian autumn.

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What players say

Players praise the gender-nonconforming protagonist and respectful handling of identity, calling it a sweet and emotional story. Some note a few routes feel less developed than others, and the novel is mostly kinetic beyond route selection.

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