This Winter of Ours

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This Winter of Ours is a single player action game with fantasy, romance, thriller and anime themes. It was developed by VARIA and was released on December 12, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Alone as two, together as one - A fantasy/yuri visual novel telling the story of two girls traversing a snow covered forest and growing closer.

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Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews

story18 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Beautiful and emotionally powerful story with well-written, lovable characters.
Adorable, cozy art style paired with nice music that enhances the atmosphere.
Short and accessible visual novel with a sweet, bittersweet yuri romance that many found heartwarming and engaging.

Linear story with little to no meaningful choices, limiting interactivity.
Ending is bittersweet or abrupt, leaving some players wanting more or feeling unsatisfied.
Some darker themes and graphic descriptions might require content warnings and could be unsettling for some players.

story
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The story is a heartfelt, bittersweet yuri visual novel praised for its emotional depth, lovely characters, and charming art style, despite being short and somewhat predictable. Reviewers appreciate its gentle, tender narrative that balances sweetness with darker themes, making it an engaging and memorable experience. While linear and light on gameplay choices, the story resonates strongly and is highly recommended for those seeking a touching, cozy tale.
- “This yuri story wasn't anything amazing but it was free (not saying it's bad but it's not a masterpiece, it's not supposed to be an extremely deep story but it's definitely an enjoyable one and I will say for what it tried to show in what little time it used it was excellent), had great characters and the ending felt perfect for its story.”
- “I've found myself drawn to stories like this lately despite not generally appreciating bittersweet endings, but this feels so gentle and heartwarming that I can't help but love the story being told.”
- “The worldbuilding and story were brilliant, so thank you so much for creating this (and thank you again for releasing it for free)!”
- “The main story is fairly predictable in my opinion, but done well.”
- “I think it would have been nice to have some more choices and maybe some differentiating visuals, but the story was so well done that I didn’t really mind.”
- “Just be aware that this is more 'sitting back and experiencing the story' VN rather than a 'choose what you do and say' VN, and enjoy the emotions!”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming and adorable art style that many users found visually appealing and well-suited to the story's emotional contrasts. While some noted a desire for more varied visuals and choices, the beautiful artwork consistently enhanced the overall experience. Despite graphic descriptions in the narrative, the visuals remain cute and inviting, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Cute and short visual novel with a really lovely art style.”
- “Made me melt in some places and surprised me with how dark it got in others, which was an interesting contrast with the adorable art style.”
- “Amazing game with a beautiful art style and a very cool story.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a deeply emotional experience, evoking strong feelings of love, warmth, and bittersweetness that resonate with players. Many reviewers highlight its heartwarming storytelling that moved them to tears while also leaving them with a sense of peace and appreciation. Despite some bittersweet or heartbreaking moments, the emotional impact is widely praised and cherished.
- “One of the best, most emotional visual novels I've ever had the joy to spend my time reading.”
- “I've found myself drawn to stories like this lately despite not generally appreciating bittersweet endings, but this feels so gentle and heartwarming that I can't help but love the story being told.”
- “I cried 3 times because I'm a very emotional person who connects with stories about relationships and strong emotions, and that usually means I really liked something, which I did.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is widely praised for its ability to set a cozy and immersive mood, complementing the charming art style and enhancing the overall emotional impact of the game. Many players appreciate the soundtrack enough to purchase it separately, highlighting its quality and appeal.
- “The art is cozy and inviting, the soundtrack sets the mood rather well, and the characters really jump off the screen and into your heart.”
- “The character art is absolutely adorable, and the music elevates the product extremely well.”
- “Art is gorgeous as is the music.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is minimal and heavily focused on storytelling, making it more suitable for players who prioritize narrative over interactive gameplay elements.
- “Just a heads-up for anyone looking for a more gameplay-involved visual novel, this is very much story over gameplay.”
- “Just a heads-up for anyone looking for a more gameplay-involved visual novel, this is very much story over gameplay.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the character development for its appealing design and engaging stories, highlighting how well the color palette and visuals complement the game's overall vibe.
- “I love the character design and stories of Lux and Delia.”
- “I think for the vibe the game is going for, it captures it really well with the color palette and character designs.”

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This Winter of Ours is a action game with fantasy, romance, thriller and anime themes.

This Winter of Ours is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

This Winter of Ours was released on December 12, 2025.

This Winter of Ours was developed by VARIA.

This Winter of Ours has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

This Winter of Ours is a single player game.

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