Underplayed Gems

Friendly Facade (2023)

Friendly Facade cover
Developer
Emergence
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.6 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, character-driven visual novel with dark humor where every choice feels weighty and no one is guaranteed a happy ending.

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What players say

Players compare this visual novel to Danganronpa and Your Turn to Die, praising its character writing and mystery. The game has a slow start focusing on interpersonal conflict, but players say it picks up in later chapters. Some find the mini-games frustrating, and the art style divides opinion.

Screenshots

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