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A narrative-driven 2D indie game composed of short slice-of-life vignettes exploring queer and disabled experiences through conversation, exploration, and gentle interactive moments. Each level is co-designed and created by queer and disabled developers, grounding every story in lived experience.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Information Experience Lab
Genres: Casual, Indie, Free To Play, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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