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Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells header art

Deciding to break protocol to lend a helping wing, Rain, a flighty little courier takes a skittish girl by the name of Mila on an adventure through the inner workings of a mysterious post office. Together, they search for a letter containing the last words of someone who seemingly never existed.

Reviews: Very Positive — 99% — of 114 reviews
Released: 2025-07-01
Developer: Studio Élan
Publisher: Studio Elan
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Why similar: Visual Novel 31.3%, Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Adventure 14.2%, Anime 13.6%, Mystery 9%

  57. #57 Yurikago
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 84 reviews2021
    Dev: 喘葉の森
    Windows

    This is a game where you can escape if you do something "Yuri."

    Why similar: Visual Novel 28.6%, Point & Click 15.5%, Casual 13.4%, LGBTQ+ 13.1%, Adventure 8.9%

  58. #58 The Dawning Letters -Sunrise-
    64% matchVery Positive96% of 162 reviews2025
    Dev: 戏幻言制作组
    Windows · Mac

    In 1927, Lu Yanhe, a daughter of a royal family of the Qing dynasty decided, to run away from home. Under the changing times and the subtle influence of new thoughts, she began to seek possibilities beyond her destiny......

    Why similar: Visual Novel 39.1%, Interactive Fiction 29.6%, Drama 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9%, Casual 7%

  59. #59 DUET
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 594 reviews2025
    Dev: Dolos Studio
    Windows

    DUET illustrates the Hifuu Club's first encounter. It is a wordless, narrative-driven experience about connection and small moments in life. Step into the subtle yet fateful daily interactions that intertwine Renko and Merry's lives.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 16.6%, Point & Click 16.2%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Visual Novel 10.6%, Stylized 8.7%

  60. #60 No Longer Home
    69% matchMixed64% of 426 reviews2021
    Dev: Humble GrovePub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    No Longer Home is a game about letting go of the life you've built due to circumstances beyond your control. Immerse yourself in the lives of Bo and Ao and learn about their dreams, frustrations and fears. Welcome the magic of the everyday and somewhat extraordinary.

    Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.6%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Point & Click 13.4%, Visual Novel 12%, Cute 7%

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