My Brother Rabbit

What would you do to help your loved ones cope with tragedy?

89%Game Brain Score

story, graphics

replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 563 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 7 reviews

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My Brother Rabbit is a single player casual action adventure game with a kids theme. It was developed by Artifex Mundi and was released on September 21, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"My Brother Rabbit" is a touching adventure game set in a surreal, imaginative world. A young girl's illness prompts her and her brother to create a comforting universe full of whimsy and wonder. As a helpful rabbit, you'll solve puzzles to aid a sick flower, exploring hand-painted, dreamlike settings in this heartfelt journey.

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96%

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story124 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and a charming, whimsical atmosphere that captivates players.
The puzzles are engaging and provide a nice balance of challenge without being overly difficult, making it suitable for all ages.
The heartfelt story about a brother trying to help his sick sister adds emotional depth to the gameplay experience.

The game is relatively short, taking only a few hours to complete, which may not justify the full price for some players.
Some players may find certain puzzles too easy or simplistic, lacking the challenge they expect from a puzzle game.
There is no hint system available, which can lead to frustration when players get stuck on specific puzzles.

story
299 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
57%
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The story of the game is a heartfelt and whimsical journey that follows a young boy, represented as a rabbit, as he navigates a fantastical world to help his ailing sister, symbolized by a flower. Players appreciate the touching narrative, which is conveyed through beautiful hand-drawn visuals and minimal dialogue, creating an emotional connection despite its simplicity. While some find the story's themes of illness and family struggles poignant, others note that it can feel somewhat predictable or abrupt, yet it remains engaging and visually stunning throughout.
- “The story is heartwarming and told through beautiful graphics and childlike wonder.”
- “The game tells a touching story of a brother caring for his ill sister, represented by a toy bunny.”
- “It's a whimsical puzzle game with intermissions that tell the story of a brother, his sister, and a family dealing with childhood illness.”
- “The story line is a little too simple.”
- “The story has a surprisingly strong theme, but the concrete story has a weirdly abrupt conclusion.”
- “I really didn't care for the story in the end, thought it was going somewhere with it but was left disappointed.”
graphics
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
32%
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The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their beautiful, hand-drawn art style that combines whimsical and surreal elements, creating a charming and immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate the colorful visuals and the emotional depth conveyed through the artwork, which complements the touching narrative and soothing soundtrack. Overall, the game's aesthetic is described as enchanting, making it a delightful experience for fans of imaginative storytelling and visually captivating design.
- “It is a fantastic game that offers an emotive narrative that is not too overbearing, a gorgeous and varied aesthetic with unique visuals and moving audio, a delightful game world filled with curious beings and fantastical landscapes.”
- “The graphics are stunning and the non-spoken story captures your heart.”
- “The artwork is simply beautiful.”
- “While not too imposing, there were visuals of eyeballs floating around and fingers attached to trees, etc. This might be disturbing for some.”
- “Don't let the child-friendly graphics fool you: you'll spend a long time scouring the scene looking for tiny little objects, sometimes hidden behind the scenery.”
- “The puzzles were not too hard but every once in a while took a little thinking; I like Artifex Mundi games and this was different than their usual games but with the same graphics and puzzles.”
music
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
27%
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The music in the game has been widely praised for its soothing and beautiful qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a captivating soundtrack that complements the enchanting visuals and touching storyline. Many reviewers noted how the music creates a relaxing atmosphere, with some highlighting the clever integration of sound into gameplay mechanics, such as building puzzles that produce musical elements. Overall, the combination of lovely music and stunning artwork contributes significantly to the game's charm and emotional depth.
- “The music is lovely and the game itself is fun with a very sweet storyline.”
- “Beautiful art, just enough story to feel meaningful, and the music, and the way it integrates with the gameplay, is just wonderful.”
- “The poignant story paired beautifully with the gentle music and the fantastic world Mr. Rabbit lives in.”
- “When transitioning or sometimes when doing something interactive, the game would glitch and repeat the last segment of music 3 times, while it's frozen, before it would continue.”
- “If you've played other games from Artifex Mundi and been disappointed by the stilted voice acting, animation style, repetitive elevator music, or silly storylines, I urge you to actually give this one a chance.”
- “The music is also much more complex than their usual games, to the point where it creates a soothing mood and makes you look forward to listening to it.”
emotional
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "My Brother Rabbit" is widely praised for its heartfelt and touching narrative, centered on a young boy's imaginative journey to help his ailing sister. Players appreciate the game's whimsical art style, beautiful soundtrack, and the blend of challenging puzzles that enhance the emotional experience. While some find the story's depth lacking, many describe it as a moving and memorable adventure that evokes strong feelings, often leading to tears.
- “This was an adorable heartfelt tale to explore and experience.”
- “The story, whilst shown only through cutscenes (with no dialogue, only through visuals) and the many symbolisms in the imaginative world, is really heartwarming and leads to a satisfying and hopeful ending.”
- “The game tells a touching story of a brother caring for his ill sister and the protagonist is represented by a toy bunny (hence the name of the game).”
gameplay
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
71%
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The gameplay is primarily a blend of hidden object mechanics and simple puzzles, offering a relaxing experience with beautiful visuals and engaging audio. While many puzzles are easy and familiar, some unique mechanics provide a refreshing twist, though the overall gameplay may feel shallow and short, typically lasting under six hours. Players appreciate the intuitive controls, especially with a controller, but some express disappointment over the lack of depth compared to other titles in the genre.
- “It is a fantastic game that offers an emotive narrative that is not too overbearing, a gorgeous and varied aesthetic with unique visuals and moving audio, a delightful game world filled with curious beings and fantastical landscapes, and fun, satisfying gameplay that combines a number of cohesive genres.”
- “Great puzzles, amazing graphics, and I absolutely love the fact that the gameplay does not require you to collect everything straight away, but lets you register the fact that there is an object that may be useful later, and then you can go back when needed, like it would happen in real life.”
- “Though the storyline deals with a serious subject, the actual gameplay is enchanting and engaging, telling the story through beautiful graphics and childlike wonder.”
- “The gameplay is your standard hidden object game, with a blend of puzzles and point-and-click style mixed in.”
- “The problem is that the gameplay is at the same time unexpectedly shallow and unexpectedly difficult.”
- “I find it hard to reconcile the cost of fifteen dollars for a few hours of gameplay.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful art and creative depiction of a child's mind, creating a fun and enchanting experience. The soothing soundtrack complements the whimsical visuals, evoking themes of family, love, and imagination, while providing a relaxing environment for players. Overall, the charming atmosphere and artistic design are highlighted as the game's strongest features, despite some critiques regarding the story and gameplay mechanics.
- “Nevertheless, the captivating art style and soothing soundtrack create an enchanting atmosphere that resonates with themes of family, love, and the power of imagination.”
- “Lovely atmosphere and animation.”
- “Don't expect anything too crazy from its story though -- the main selling point here really is the atmosphere and art.”
- “The game is pretty easy but it's pretty charming with whimsical art and atmosphere akin to Amanita's games.”
- “Best thing about this game is definitely the artwork and relaxing atmosphere.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with many players noting that it can be completed in a short time (around 2-4 hours) and offers little incentive to revisit due to unchanging puzzles. While some enjoyed the experience, they suggest purchasing it on sale rather than at full price, as the limited content does not justify the cost.
- “I finished the game in around 2.5 - 3 hours and went back to just grab a few achievements I missed. Based on the playtime, I would probably suggest buying this on sale. The puzzles never change, so the game has zero replayability, making it hard to justify full price for a game that you finish in 2 hours. But on sale, it's definitely worth it.”
- “Much more playable than Tiny Bang Story, where the puzzles didn't always follow.”
- “Probably not replayable unless you're just doing it for goofs.”
- “Very pricey for 3-4 hours of playtime with little replayability.”
- “I finished the game in around 2.5 - 3 hours and went back to just grab a few achievements I missed. The puzzles never change, so the game has zero replayability. It's hard to justify full price for a game that you finish in 2 hours, but on sale, it's definitely worth it.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and not overly tedious, with achievements being relatively easy to obtain. While some activities can feel repetitive, the enjoyment of scouting and solving puzzles keeps the experience engaging. However, a few players noted that certain tasks were too simple, lacking a challenge.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Scouting for objects is at the same time fun and tedious; it is nice to see how everything falls into place in the end.”
- “The usual running around in hogs but not overly grindy since it's quite short.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while some encounter significant glitches that detract from gameplay, others find the game runs smoothly without issues, particularly on Linux.
- “I came across no glitches.”
- “Runs great on Linux.”
- “It's decent, but not enough that I want to restart and retry a game whose glitches have eaten more time than playing it.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features charming artwork complemented by a whimsical sense of humor, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Lovely art and a whimsical sense of humor.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the character development, noting that each new location enhances the experience with its European-inspired design, which adds depth to the characters and their interactions within the environment.
- “Every new place that I unlocked was a treat; the environment and character design have a sort of European sensibility that I very much enjoyed.”

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My Brother Rabbit is a casual action adventure game with kids theme.

My Brother Rabbit is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

The main story can be completed in around 4 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 4 hours to finish. On average players spend around 4 hours playing My Brother Rabbit.

My Brother Rabbit was released on September 21, 2018.

My Brother Rabbit was developed by Artifex Mundi.

My Brother Rabbit has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

My Brother Rabbit is a single player game.

Similar games include The Tiny Bang Story, Lost in Play, Machinarium, The Night of the Rabbit, Varenje and others.

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