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Winter Worm, Summer Grass

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87%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
87% User Score Based on 55 reviews

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Winter Worm, Summer Grass is a single player action game with horror, romance, anime, violence and others themes. It was developed by Ameshiko and was released on December 9, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Silver medal-winning Japanese otome horror visual novel FREE to download and play with three different endings. A gothic romance set in a mountain village where a curse makes flowers grow from people's bodies. Will you find a cure for the curse?

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87%Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews
story12 positive mentions
gameplay1 negative mentions
  • Beautiful and unique art style with animations that enhance the eerie atmosphere.
  • Engaging and poetic storytelling with introspective, emotional, and horror elements.
  • Free to play and relatively short, making it accessible for players wanting a quick, atmospheric visual novel experience.
  • The main character lacks depth and personality, making it harder to connect emotionally.
  • Gameplay features like saving and skipping are buggy or clunky, causing frustration at times.
  • The story can be slow paced, confusing, and leaves many questions unanswered, which may not appeal to all players.

  • story

    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The story is a poetic, emotionally rich otome set in historical Japan, blending romance with themes of healing and growth, though it can be challenging to fully grasp due to deep cultural references and a somewhat fragmented narrative. While praised for its complex characters, atmospheric writing, and intriguing multiple endings, some players found the plot lacking in substance or clarity, with dark, unsettling elements and mature themes subtly woven in. Overall, it appeals especially to fans of Japanese lore, atmospheric storytelling, and visual artistry, though it may feel too cryptic or slow-paced for others.

    • “Deeply emotional and beautifully written otome game that stands out for its poetic storytelling and introspective themes.”
    • “It’s not just a romance — it’s a story about healing, growth, and the quiet moments that shape relationships over time.”
    • “The characters are complex and realistic, each with their own vulnerabilities and arcs that unfold naturally as the story progresses.”
    • “Enjoyed the art style and some concepts, but the overall plot felt a bit lacking.”
    • “But the story itself was lacking in substance.”
    • “The story... well, I'm not sure I quite understood the first ending, which I assume is the 'good' ending.”

  • music

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for being beautiful, atmospheric, and perfectly complementing the game's emotional and reflective tone. Players appreciate how it enhances the mood and storytelling, with sound effects also noted for their appropriateness and impact. Many express a desire to obtain the soundtrack due to its quality and fitting style.

    • “The art style is soft and atmospheric, perfectly matching the game’s reflective tone, while the music subtly enhances the emotional experience.”
    • “The art is gorgeous, the story (and arahitogami) mysterious and creepy, and the music beautiful and atmospheric.”
    • “The ingame music is nice and melancholic, it fits the theme of the game greatly as do the sound effects.”

  • graphics

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    70% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their beautiful, soft, and atmospheric art style, featuring vivid colors, a watercolor aesthetic, and a nostalgic 1990s anime influence. The visual design effectively enhances the game's reflective and mythical tone, creating a captivating and immersive experience.

    • “Visually, the artwork in this project is incredibly beautiful with vivid colours, detailed use of a grainy filter in the scenery design, and crisp anime character appearances.”
    • “The art style is soft and atmospheric, perfectly matching the game’s reflective tone, while the music subtly enhances the emotional experience.”
    • “Still, I recommend it for beautiful artstyle alone.”

  • atmosphere

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

    The game features a beautifully soft and atmospheric art style paired with subtle, emotional music that enhances its reflective and eerie tone. Its serene yet creepy atmosphere is highly praised and central to the experience, though some note a lack of background music at times. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout element, especially appealing to fans of immersive and moody vibes.

    • “The art style is soft and atmospheric, perfectly matching the game’s reflective tone, while the music subtly enhances the emotional experience.”
    • “The art is gorgeous, the story (and arahitogami) mysterious and creepy, and the music beautiful and atmospheric.”
    • “The game has a very nice serene but creepy atmosphere.”
    • “Lack of background music; I know it's for the atmosphere's sake, but still...”

  • emotional

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

    The game delivers a deeply emotional experience through poetic storytelling and mature, genuine relationships with a slow-burn pace that leads to satisfying emotional payoffs. Its elegant writing, soft art style, and subtle music create a reflective and heartfelt atmosphere, though some players desired deeper exploration of certain relationships for added emotional impact. Despite the romantic elements, the endings are more nuanced than traditionally heartwarming.

    • “Deeply emotional and beautifully written otome game that stands out for its poetic storytelling and introspective themes.”
    • “The writing is elegant and heartfelt, drawing you into a world where every conversation and choice carries emotional weight.”
    • “The relationships feel genuine and mature, with a slow-burn quality that makes the emotional payoff deeply satisfying.”

  • gameplay

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

    The gameplay is minimal or nonexistent, as the experience primarily focuses on visual novel and storytelling elements rather than interactive or traditional gameplay mechanics.

    • “As a visual novel/e-book/fan-fiction, this has no notable gameplay.”

  • grinding

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

    Users find the grinding in the game to be tedious and monotonous, contributing to a less engaging experience.

  • replayability

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

    The game offers three different endings, but beyond making a few different choices, it lacks substantial replay value.

    • “There are three endings in total - but from having a quick look at some of the guides, other than making a few different choices, there isn't really any replay value.”
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Winter Worm, Summer Grass is a action game with horror, romance, anime, violence and others themes. Common tags for Winter Worm, Summer Grass include free to play and otome.

Winter Worm, Summer Grass is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Winter Worm, Summer Grass was released on December 9, 2019.

Winter Worm, Summer Grass was developed by Ameshiko.

Winter Worm, Summer Grass has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Winter Worm, Summer Grass for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Winter Worm, Summer Grass is a single player game.

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