tomorrow is my birthday

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tomorrow is my birthday is a single player action game. It was developed by rileylessthan9 and was released on May 13, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

There's a certain kind of coolness haunting this summer. And two friends want to run away from it. Get to know Petal, Bios and their summery secret. The words you choose to say during this journey will decide its ending. Watch all the flowers closely. Breathe in the humid colors around you. Catch the essence of Petal and Bios' relationship. To escape this skewed reality. And become a person. …

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

emotional4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and artistic visual style that combines hand-drawn elements with real photographs, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.
The narrative is thought-provoking and emotionally resonant, exploring themes of friendship and personal growth in a surreal and poetic manner.
The music complements the game's vibe well, enhancing the overall experience despite being somewhat repetitive.

The gameplay is quite simple and may feel lacking in mechanical complexity, primarily functioning as a point-and-click adventure.
Some players experienced technical issues, including potential softlocks due to character pathing, which can disrupt the flow of the game.
The game is very short, lasting only about 15-30 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more content.

music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic 1990s/2000s style, effectively enhancing the emotional and surreal atmosphere. While some reviewers note its repetitiveness and limited sound design, they appreciate its catchy quality and how it complements the game's aesthetic. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, adding depth to the experience and resonating well with players.
- “The music intentionally invokes a nostalgic atmosphere, and it's done so well.”
- “The sound design is limited, but what little music is available is quite catchy, while also reinforcing the mood of the game.”
- “The music adds to the surreal summertime vibe; although pretty short and repetitive, it doesn't overstay its welcome.”
- “The music adds to the surreal summertime vibe, although pretty short and repetitive, it doesn't overstay its welcome.”
- “Normally I would not like music like that, but it complements the odd feel of the game overall.”
- “The sound design is limited, but what little music is available is quite catchy, whilst also reinforcing the mood of the game.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The graphics of the game are praised for their unique blend of hand-drawn and photographic elements, evoking a nostalgic 1990s/2000s aesthetic that resonates with players. Reviewers highlight the charming and authentic art style, which enhances the game's emotional depth and atmosphere, making it a standout feature that invites reflection on personal experiences. Overall, the visuals are described as refreshing and intentionally quirky, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “An extremely refreshing piece of art that's overflowing with charm and authenticity, with a unique atmosphere and art style that's left me starved for more like it.”
- “Overall, I really recommend it for the unique art style alone; I appreciated my time with it and its unique feelings.”
- “However, the most notable and important part of 'Tomorrow is My Birthday' is the visuals.”
- “Actually, I really liked the vibes; the visuals slightly reminded me of Purgo Box, and even though it looks a bit trashy, it does feel somewhat intentional and self-aware. If anything, it complements the weird experience.”
- “The visuals are a unique blend of hand-drawn, paper character models on backgrounds composed of real photographs, presumably from near where the creator lives in real life.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The story is a poignant exploration of friendship between a robot and a human, set against a backdrop of 1990s/2000s aesthetics that enhance its emotional depth. It begins in crisis, quickly delving into themes of angst and surreal teenage experiences, with clever commentary from the characters that resonates with players. Overall, the narrative is described as beautiful and unique, leaving a lasting impression on those who engage with it.
- “I think the artistic visual presentation here is one of the highlights and is what ultimately drew me into this novel, but I think the story being told here is truly beautiful and unique.”
- “The story doesn't take too long to get started and gets grim, but along the way, Petal and Bios comment on their world that invokes a feeling of surreal teenage familiarity.”
- “The story starts itself in the throes of crises between two friends; a robot and a human.”
- “I can tell I'll be thinking about Bios and Petal long after I complete all the routes in this story.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to evoke a strong emotional response, blending nostalgia and sadness in a satisfying manner. The combination of heartfelt dialogue, evocative music, and striking visuals creates a beautiful experience that leaves a lasting impact, often resulting in a sense of emptiness upon completion. The narrative, while simple, effectively contrasts good and bad endings, providing emotional closure for the characters.
- “Good game made me feel really nostalgic and sad, but in a nice way.”
- “Utterly beautiful experience; I'd recommend it to anyone. It made me feel empty upon completion in a way that felt oddly satisfying.”
- “The style of music, the patchy clothing, the dramatic but heartfelt dialogue, and the lo-fi nature and city imagery, including the landscapes... I even signed off the last character I roleplayed with 'think of me in the spring.'”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward point-and-click adventure style, lacking in innovation and mechanical complexity. However, it compensates for this simplicity with a strong emphasis on style and effective mechanics that enhance its overall presentation, making for a powerful experience despite its brevity.
- “There’s little gameplay innovation present; it plays like a very simple point-and-click adventure game.”
- “But what it lacks in mechanical complexity, it more than makes up for in style.”
- “Despite how short this novel is, I think it is very powerful and it incorporates a lot of mechanics that drive home its presentation incredibly well.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game offers a modest level of replayability due to its multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.
- “There are multiple endings to pursue, which adds significant replay value.”
- “The game offers various choices that lead to different outcomes, encouraging players to replay it.”
- “With its branching storylines and diverse character interactions, the game invites you to experience it multiple times.”
- “There are multiple endings to pursue, so there is a small amount of replay value to be had.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a nostalgic and charming musical score that enhances its unique art style, creating an authentic and refreshing experience that leaves players eager for more.
- “The music intentionally invokes a nostalgic atmosphere, and it's done so well.”
- “An extremely refreshing piece of art that's overflowing with charm and authenticity, featuring a unique atmosphere and art style that has left me starved for more like it.”

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tomorrow is my birthday is available on PC and Windows.

tomorrow is my birthday was released on May 13, 2024.

tomorrow is my birthday was developed by rileylessthan9.

tomorrow is my birthday has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its music.

tomorrow is my birthday is a single player game.

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