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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Interactive Fiction, Visual Novel, Story Rich, Adventure.

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You arrive in a small village as a fortune-teller who reads the future in tea leaves. But an apocalyptic vision leads you to question its tranquillity. What if you had a part to play in this? Ready your cups and tea leaves, as the future of this village will be shaped by four unusual visitors.

Reviews: Positive — 87% — of 30 reviews
Released: 2025-06-17
Developer: Whispers of the Village
Publisher: Rubika Supinfogame
Genres: Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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