Kare wa Kanojo (2019)

Developer: JMF Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Free To Play, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 80 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gently emotional choose-your-own-adventure visual novel where you explore a small 1990s Japanese village and build relationships with three girls, uncovering a hidden secret.

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What players say

Players praise the short runtime and multiple routes, but the game is strongly criticized for its handling of a transgender character, with reviewers split on whether the writing is transphobic or merely period-appropriate. The remake replaced an older 3D art style that some players preferred, and Steam achievement integration is broken.

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