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Steam reviews

What players say

Players mostly recommend this dark, multi-ending management game for its art, music and unsettling writing, though many warn it is distressing and some object to the publisher's conduct.

Many players praise the pastel pixel art, the diegetic retro-PC interface and the soundtrack, and say the sim's writing captures how streaming, online attention and mental illness feed on each other. Some enjoy the detail in Ame's reactions and the effort needed to reach the many endings, while others find the grind for achievements tedious and the late game repetitive. Many reviewers warn that the game is emotionally heavy, involving drugs, self-harm and suicide, and some say it left them feeling worse. Some reviewers, mostly recent ones, say the publisher's treatment of the original creators makes them unwilling to buy it, and a few report bugs or unfinished translation in the current version. Recent reviews are more mixed on these issues than the older helpful ones.

Who it suits

Suits players who enjoy dark psychological stories, Tamagotchi-style management and collecting endings, and who can handle heavy mental health themes.

Who should skip it

Players who find mental illness, self-harm or suicide distressing, or who dislike grinding for achievements, should skip it, as should those who object to the publisher's conduct.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with over 20 hours are more likely to mention repetition in the late game and the grind for achievements, while newcomers focus on the art and first impressions.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.