Returning To Mia similar games & best alternatives

Returning To Mia

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2023

Should you play it?

Set two years after the events of "Summer with Mia", reunite with Mia and decide the course of your relationship with her and many others throughout this exciting, lengthy story. With hundreds of quality animations, impactful choices and multiple endings, journey into a summer you'll never forget.

What works

  • Engaging branching storyline with impactful choices
  • High-quality animations and vast number of images
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Strong character development and emotional depth
  • Good value for content and price

Things to keep in mind

  • Some pacing issues and slow sections
  • Lack of voice acting beyond ai narration
  • Limited character design diversity
  • Some bugs and missing gallery scenes
  • Mandatory cheating scene disliked by some players

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Last update: 24/08/2026