Underplayed Gems

Kare wa Kanojo (2019)

Kare wa Kanojo cover
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

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.

Screenshots

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