Underplayed Gems

Ann Achronist: Many Happy Returns (2019)

Ann Achronist: Many Happy Returns cover
Developer
Maybe Later Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
5.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore a sleepy 18th-century English town, solve puzzles, and change your fate through careful time manipulation.

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What players say

Players love the clever time travel mechanic where you replay one day with different skills to improve your life. The writing and characters are a highlight, but many note the puzzles can be unclear and later ones get quite hard.

Screenshots

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