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Natsu no Sagashimono ~What We Found That Summer~

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Summer vacation is finally here, and the next few weeks promise to be anything but uneventful! Natsu has just 30 days to acclimate to life in the countryside, help the locals face their demons, find that special someone, and gain the self-confidence to return home with his head held high!

What works
  • Engaging and emotional story with deep character development
  • High-quality pixel art and smooth animations
  • Nostalgic and relaxing summer countryside atmosphere
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Meaningful relationship building and exploration
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited variety in gameplay mechanics and repetitive tasks
  • Requires external patch for adult content
  • No voice acting and minimal sound effects
  • Some players find story pacing slow or confusing
  • Lack of achievements and some ui/interaction inconveniences

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Research Story

  • Superscout

  • Farewell North
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Natsu no Sagashimono ~What We Found That Summer~: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fantasy.

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