Underplayed Gems

Essence Bloom (2024)

Essence Bloom cover
Developer
Proxy Vision Projects
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
3.6 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A peaceful, story-driven visual novel where you spend calm moments with friends in a gentle, low-stakes world.

calmlinearstory-focusedpeacefulcasualgentlefree to play

What players say

Players say it is a short, linear visual novel with no branching choices. The art and music are praised, but the story divides readers: some find it emotionally powerful, while others call the characters bland and the plot unsatisfying. Many compare its psychological depth to DDLC+

Screenshots

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