Underplayed Gems

Heart of Summer (2025)

Heart of Summer cover
Developer
Akehabara
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Playing feels like living out a lighthearted anime romcom summer, full of flirtatious choices and multiple romantic paths.

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What players say

Players praise the story's genre shifts, with each romance route veering into unexpected territory like horror, mafia, or suspense. The writing and characters impress, though some note the number of stills is low for the game's length. Choices carry real consequences, offering strong replayability.

Screenshots

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