Annie and the AI (2023)

Developer: NoSleepGames LLC
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, emotionally driven interactive story where you solve gentle visual puzzles while gradually uncovering a deeply personal narrative through conversations and hand-drawn art.

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What players say

A short puzzle-driven visual novel where players advance the story by solving minesweeper-like puzzles. Players consistently praise the emotional family drama and voice acting, while noting the puzzles can become easy once the pattern is learned. The game balances cozy puzzle segments with heavy dramatic moments.

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