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Fif · 2023 · Windows, macOS

Steam: 98 % positive of 1,951 reviews, as of Oct 28

Immerse yourself in a pixel-art visual novel that blends thrilling crime, romantic comedy, and the pursuit of love. This game depicts the story of a new employee pursuing his female boss.

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Player tags

  • Visual Novel
  • RPG
  • Dating Sim
  • Pixel Graphics
  • Anime
  • Crime
  • 2D
  • Romance
Map region: Visual Novels & Dating Sims
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Steam reviews

What players say

Players praise the art, music and story but mostly find it short; a free, brief visual novel that most who played it recommend.

Most players recommend the game, and Steam's totals agree; recent reviews are a little more mixed but still lean positive. Many players praise the pixel art, character sprites and CG illustrations, along with the soundtrack and sound design. Story and characters draw most of the praise: players enjoy the yandere romance angle, the unsettling twists and the relationship between Ronnie and 3456. The most common complaint is length; many players finish it in about an hour and wish there were more content, with the sequel as the main hope. Some players find the translation a little stiff, the choices few or missing after the first chapter, and the protagonist's obsession uncomfortable. A few reviewers said the story feels incomplete and more like a prologue.

Praised

  • Art and character design

    Players single out the pixel art, character sprites and CG illustrations as striking and polished.

    Many players
  • Story and twists

    Players find the plot gripping, with unexpected twists and a slow reveal of the world.

    Many players
  • Characters and their relationship

    Ronnie and 3456 are praised as interesting, funny and endearing, especially their interaction.

    Many players
  • Music and sound

    The soundtrack and sound design are repeatedly described as high quality and well suited to the mood.

    Some players

Criticised

  • Very short

    Players finish it in about an hour and say it ends too soon, leaving them wanting more.

    Many players
  • Few choices and limited gameplay

    Reviewers note that choices vanish after the first chapter and there is little gameplay beyond reading.

    Some players
  • Protagonist's obsession

    Players find Ronnie unsettling or unlikeable, with his fixation making them uncomfortable.

    Some players
  • Translation and typos

    Reviewers say the English text feels stiff or contains errors, though the meaning comes through.

    Some players
Who it suits
Suits players who enjoy short, atmospheric visual novels with striking art, dark romance and yandere themes, and who want a free story to finish in one sitting.
Who should skip it
Players wanting substantial gameplay, many choices or a complete, self-contained story should skip it, as it is short and reads more like a first part.

Short vs. long playtime: Players who finish it in about an hour mostly praise its art and brevity, while the few longer players who complain focus on the lack of choices and gameplay.

Summarised by AI from 69 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.

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At a glance

What games like BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal have in common

  • The tags they share most often with BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal: Visual Novel (24 of 24), Dating Sim (18) and Anime (15).
  • They came out between 2012 and 2025, 8 of them after BLACK BOX LSS - The Shining Immortal (2023).
  • Best rated by Steam players: Tiny Shadows Interwoven Hearts (97 % positive of 3,882).

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