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Bittersweet Birthday is a boss fight-only action adventure where every encounter is a unique and emotional showdown. Explore a colorful world full of endearing characters, uncover your memories, and battle your way through challenges that push skill, timing, and determination to their limits.

Reviews: Very Positive — 95% — of 58 reviews
Released: 2025-11-11
Developer: World Eater Games
Publisher: DANGEN Entertainment
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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Modeli
Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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