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High school student Hiroyuki Nasukawa, whose father is a piano tuner, aspires to become a respectable adult. Yet he resorts to cheating on a test. Unsurprisingly, he gets caught. The punishment imposed on him was unexpectedly, “Please repair the school's piano.”

Reviews: Positive — 100% — of 19 reviews
Released: 2024-02-22
Developer: 斜塔ソンブレロ
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Max and his girlfriend Ann are very happy together. They have no arguments, they enjoy spending time with each other, they are in love. What else can they wish? Well, Max, you will get a big surprise this evening...

    Why similar: Visual Novel 56.9%, Indie 16.7%, Anime 14.5%, Romance 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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    66% matchVery Positive83% of 76 reviews2023
    Dev: ProjectKukuevo
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In this short but profound story, you will discover that the New Year is not only fun, but also a time for self-reflection. Immerse yourself in an emotional journey that will leave you thoughtful and perhaps with a new perspective on the meaning of this holiday.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 31.9%, Text-Based 31.6%, Modern 14%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Adventure 6.6%

  60. #60 Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch (The witch of the Ihanashi)
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 836 reviews2022
    Dev: Fragaria
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    The English version of the heartwarming story that was highly acclaimed in Japan. Enjoy the meticulously crafted narrative. Set in Okinawa, Japan, it is also a story that unravels the mysteries hidden within its history and fantasy.

    Why similar: Text-Based 23.3%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Modern 15.6%, Emotional 15%, Romance 9.6%

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