Underplayed Gems

In His Time (2023)

In His Time cover
Developer
TearyHand Studio
Publisher
Kodansha
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A melancholy 2D puzzle-platformer with visual novel elements about loss and resilience, featuring a young protagonist navigating bullying and family hardship through mystery-driven exploration.

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What players say

Players agree the puzzles are mostly enjoyable and the emotional story about loss and forgiveness is well told. But many are split on the Christian themes, with several complaining the game does not disclose them on the store page.

Screenshots

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