Underplayed Gems

Karigurashi Ren'ai: Living on Borrowed Love (2026)

Karigurashi Ren'ai: Living on Borrowed Love cover
Developer
ASa Project
Publisher
Kagami Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual
Rating
4.8 of 5, 197 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A cheerful and warm interactive comedy where returning to a childhood town and making choices shapes lighthearted romantic relationships.

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What players say

Players love the comedic writing and character banter, calling it one of the funniest visual novels from ASa Project, though the story is a lighter, simpler premise than usual. Opinions split strongly on the routes: many adore Rito while a vocal group despises Maru's route as a waste.

Screenshots

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