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Hira Hira Hihiru

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

Should you play it?

"Hira Hira Hihiru" is a visual novel set in a fictional Taishō Era. It tells the story of its two protagonists' struggle against Aerodema, a terrifying disease which brings the dead back to life.

What works
  • Deep, thoughtful narrative
  • Complex, well-developed characters
  • Emotional and humanistic themes
  • Beautiful art and music
  • High-quality voice acting
Things to keep in mind
  • Slow pacing and heavy text
  • Limited interactivity and choices
  • May be emotionally challenging
  • Short overall length
  • Not appealing to mainstream vn audience

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • ATRI -My Dear Moments-

  • Harmonia

  • Trap Legend

  • The Fruit of Grisaia

  • Voices from the Sea

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  • Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For-

  • Hold Me Tight All Night, Onii-chan!
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Harmonia

  • Trap Legend

  • Hold Me Tight All Night, Onii-chan!
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Hira Hira Hihiru: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Violence, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Relaxation.

Why this game works

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