All Idleness and Ephemera (2023)

- Developer
- ebi-hime
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Indie
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 30 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 4.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow, emotionally heavy experience centered on a lonely boy's grief and strained family relationships.
melancholiclonelyatmosphericslow-pacedemotionalreflectivesomberindie
What players say
Players praise the emotional depth and comforting dynamic between the two leads, with many noting the game is a lighter spin-off from a darker title. Fans of the developer's writing and art are especially satisfied, though the cousin relationship is a common point of hesitation.
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