Underplayed Gems

How Stories Die (2020)

How Stories Die cover
Developer
VisualBagel
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 121 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A cozy visual novel that gradually turns dark and tense as you uncover mysteries and romance amid fantasy politics and gore.

story richdark fantasyromanticmysteriousviolentcozytensemultiple endings

What players say

Players praise the free visual novel for its layered story, multiple routes, and a satisfying true ending, though some note the writing has typos and awkward phrasing. There is disagreement on the depth: most find the plot full of twists and charming characters, but a few say the writing lacks depth and routes feel inconsistent.

Trailer

Screenshots

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