Juniper's Knot (2017)

Developer: Dischan Media
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 327 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 59 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A brief, contemplative reading experience with evocative music and illustrations, unfolding an autumn encounter between a demon and a boy.

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What players say

A free half-hour visual novel that players remember fondly for over a decade. Many return to it and find the story still holds up, praising the emotional narrative and music. A minority find the writing amateurish or the characters underdeveloped.

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