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and Roger is an eminent example of the power that video game storytelling holds when its gameplay, visuals, audio, and writing converge at their highest points.
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95%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
96% User Score Based on 1,248 reviews
Critic Score 94%Based on 4 reviews

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About and Roger

and Roger is a single player casual simulation game with horror, romance and anime themes. It was developed by TearyHand Studio and was released on July 23, 2025. It received very positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

It was a morning like all others, until she realized her dad wasn't home. In his place, a stranger who speaks nonsense and insists she "takes her medicine". Who is he? Where is dad?

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 1,248 reviews
story184 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • Deeply emotional and moving narrative that effectively uses gameplay mechanics to convey the protagonist's experience.
  • Beautiful minimalist art style and haunting music that enhance the storytelling and atmosphere.
  • Short and impactful experience that fosters empathy and stays with players long after completion.
  • Some players find the gameplay mechanics intentionally frustrating or confusing, which may affect immersion.
  • Religious themes and biblical messages present in the game may not resonate with all players and can be polarizing.
  • Short length and lack of replay value make it a one-time emotional experience for many.

  • story

    459 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The story in "and roger" is widely praised as a deeply emotional, poignant, and beautifully told narrative that explores themes of love, memory loss, and human connection, often evoking strong emotional responses. Its unique integration of simple gameplay mechanics with storytelling enhances the immersion and effectively conveys the protagonist's experience, making it a standout example of video game narrative art. However, some critics find the story predictable, unevenly paced, or feel uncomfortable with its treatment of certain topics and religious elements, which may impact personal connection to the narrative.

    • “The integration of game mechanics as part of the storyline was intriguing.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are so beautifully intertwined with the story, they support it amazingly.”
    • “A masterpiece of video game storytelling that sets the bar for what a visual novel should be.”
    • “How the story handles spousal abuse is just by glossing it over quickly, following it with a Bible quote, and then abruptly ending the game.”
    • “As is, the story ends on the note that 'spousal abuse is okay if you're stressed and praying about it,' lacking exploration of rebuilding trust or supporting the caretaker, which undermines the intended bittersweet sentiment.”
    • “The story is disorienting and disturbing, especially due to the revelation that Roger hit Sophia in frustration without further addressing this critical issue, making the narrative difficult to recommend.”

  • emotional

    371 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game "and roger" delivers a profoundly emotional experience, often described as heart-wrenching, bittersweet, and deeply moving. Its short length belies its powerful impact, with many players reporting tears and strong personal connections, particularly around themes of memory loss and love. Through innovative gameplay and subtle storytelling, it evokes complex feelings that linger long after play, making it a standout emotional journey in gaming.

    • “This is truly one of the most astonishing, beautiful, well-written, emotionally powerful games I've ever played and had the joy to experience.”
    • “Without spoiling anything, it is a very emotional experience about mental health, which I and many others have had a personal experience with.”
    • “And roger is a compact yet emotionally weighty narrative experience that demonstrates how subtle interaction and restrained design can leave a lasting impression.”

  • gameplay

    217 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    32% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple, intuitive, and deeply integrated with the narrative, effectively reflecting the protagonist's emotional and mental state, especially the experience of dementia. While some find the mechanics intentionally frustrating or sparse, many praise the innovative use of gameplay to evoke empathy, enhance storytelling, and create a profoundly emotional and immersive experience. Overall, the gameplay serves as a powerful storytelling tool rather than traditional, complex mechanics, making the game a unique and touching interactive narrative.

    • “The gameplay already gives you a glimpse of what the story is all about by testing your patience and your understanding of the game mechanics (which I think is connected to the characters' emotional states), such a unique way to represent or show later life in a game!”
    • “The highest form of storytelling in a video game is to tie in the narrative and its themes with the actual game mechanics in a way that feels meaningful to the player.”
    • “By making the player struggle slightly with interaction, the game creates empathy through shared confusion, turning mechanical friction into narrative expression.”
    • “Don't get what the fuss is all about, first chapter was extremely boring, gameplay is nearly non-existent.”
    • “But this one, unfortunately, was deeply disturbing, in both the story and the mechanics, and it left me, instead of emotional, extremely annoyed.”
    • “The gameplay was extremely frustrating.”

  • music

    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    69% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in this game is consistently praised as beautiful, emotionally impactful, and perfectly complementing the visuals and storytelling. It effectively enhances the atmosphere, deepens the emotional resonance, and often carries much of the narrative weight, making the overall experience profoundly moving and immersive. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a key standout that elevates the game's unique mechanics and heartfelt story.

    • “The soundtrack is amazing; at the beginning, it kind of plays like a light horror with 'who tf is that, what's happening,' and my god that play is so dope, had me wondering what the heck I locked into on a random Friday night, thinking 'let's play this cute game that I know will make me cry.' Absolutely play it, maybe have some tissues handy!”
    • “The music does a lot of heavy lifting here—it holds the pace perfectly and ramps up the tension during the more disorienting moments.”
    • “Game play is unique and stretches your brain while still not being too complicated; music is cinematic and beautiful, fantastic art with a visual novel feel, and an incredible emotional journey.”

  • graphics

    65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    46% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The game features a beautiful, minimalist art style with hand-drawn elements and a careful, expressive color palette that perfectly complements its emotional narrative. The smooth animations, stylish effects, and cohesive integration of visuals with sound and gameplay create an intimate, immersive experience that deeply resonates with players. Overall, the graphics effectively enhance the storytelling, making the game visually impactful and memorable.

    • “The visuals (thinking color specifically here), the elements of interactivity, the music all blend together to create a holistic experience that wants to tell you a deeply personal story.”
    • “The combination of tactful colour use, hand-drawn artwork, demonstrative sound design, winding, well-written narrative, and original, relationship-building gameplay fosters a tangible affinity between the player and the protagonist.”
    • “Absolutely wonderful mix of music & visuals, combined with a really intuitive control scheme.”
    • “Visuals were cute but the game mechanics felt pretty overused and was annoying to navigate the story through them.”
    • “The very simplistic art style goes really well for the atmosphere of this game which can change at the drop of a hat.”
    • “The art style and game mechanics are incredibly similar.”

  • atmosphere

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's simplistic art style and subtle audio cues create a strong, immersive atmosphere that shifts unexpectedly and fosters natural emotional reflection. It offers a brief yet profoundly resonant experience, particularly appealing to players who value storytelling and emotional authenticity. Adding clearer stakes could further enhance the atmosphere.

    • “The very simplistic art style perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, which can shift instantly.”
    • “Subtle audio cues guide the player's emotional response, creating an atmosphere that encourages natural reflection rather than dictating feelings.”
    • “For players who value storytelling, atmosphere, and emotional authenticity over mechanical complexity, this game offers a brief but profoundly resonant experience that showcases the expressive potential of the medium.”

  • grinding

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    14% positive mentions, 15% neutral mentions, 71% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is generally viewed as mildly tedious but not overly frustrating, with some innovative storytelling mechanics that lose impact after repetition. While the short playtime and narrative somewhat justify the grind, certain puzzles and matching tasks may feel annoying or difficult, potentially dampening the overall experience.

    • “From the early few minutes, I understood what the theme of the game was going for, and maybe because the mystery was solved so early, the rest of the game just felt boring and somewhat tedious.”
    • “I really wanted to enjoy it, but I found the puzzles/matching exercises really tedious, and some I just couldn't figure out to be honest.”
    • “Why ask me to perform such tedious, annoying actions to keep the story progressing?”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    User experiences with optimization are mixed, with some reporting smooth performance without issues, while others note frequent visual stuttering and jittering, especially on the Deck. Overall, optimization appears inconsistent across different setups.

    • “Performance: I played this entirely on the Steam Deck.”
    • “Performance: Runs incredibly smooth—no issues whatsoever.”
    • “Frequent visual stuttering and jittering (more than expected narratively).”
    • “Performance: I played this entirely on the Deck.”
    • “Performance: runs incredibly smooth—no issues whatsoever.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is clever and lighthearted, exemplified by playful touches like an achievement for attempting to type in an uneditable field, reflecting the developers' witty sense of fun.

    • “Steamdeck was a funny experience.”
    • “And I can tell the developers think it's funny because there's an achievement for trying to type a long name in a field that you can't actually type in.”
    • “So concise and funny.”

  • monetization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users find the game's advertising misleading and somewhat unethical, as it creates intrigue but reveals the narrative's theme too early, which affects the overall monetization approach negatively.

  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers a focused and clear interactive story experience but has limited replay value and lacks traditional gameplay depth for those seeking long-term engagement.

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and Roger is a casual simulation game with horror, romance and anime themes. Common tags for and Roger include indie, psychological, life sim, emotional, family friendly and others.

and Roger is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing and Roger.

and Roger was released on July 23, 2025.

and Roger was developed by TearyHand Studio.

and Roger has received very positive reviews from players and very positive reviews from critics. Most players liked and Roger for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

and Roger is a single player game.

Similar games include Until Then, Florence, Before Your Eyes, If Found..., Wednesdays and others.