Underplayed Gems

All Idleness and Ephemera (2023)

All Idleness and Ephemera cover
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.

Screenshots

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