Half Past Fate (2020)

Developer: Serenity Forge
Publisher: Way Down Deep
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 302 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tender, time-hopping rom-com where you follow six ordinary people through charming pixel-art vignettes of love, comedy, and spicy ramen.

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What players say

Players praise the cute pixel art and heartwarming rom-com story, but many find the characters and storytelling too shallow and clichéd. The game is short, around 4-5 hours, and players split on whether the simplistic gameplay is charming or boring.

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