Growing Up (2021)
- Developer
- Vile Monarch
- Publisher
- Vile Monarch, Spiral Up Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.4 of 5, 3,665 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 13 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A gentle, reflective journey through childhood and parenthood where every decision shapes your relationships and future.
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What players say
Players praise the number of distinct character stories and how each lifetime feels different, though many wish the game continued past high school into adulthood. The brain map skill system is simple and relaxing, but some find it repetitive after a few runs.
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