Games like A YEAR OF SPRINGS

a young transgender woman goes to the hot springs.

In "If Found...", you erase journal entries to uncover the story of Kasio, a young person returning to their Irish hometown and grappling with personal struggles and relationships. The game's innovative format combines hand-drawn art, interactive elements, and atmospheric sound to create a unique and immersive narrative experience. Delve into Kasio's past and present as you navigate their journey towards self-discovery and acceptance.

"Missed Messages" is a narrative-driven horror game with romance elements, lasting 15-30 minutes per playthrough. The game features original art and story, with themes surrounding life, death, and memes. It contains mature content warnings and offers 4 different endings. Available for Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.

"A Normal Lost Phone" is a narrative investigation game where you explore the contents of a lost phone to discover the intimacies of its previous owner. By searching through texts, emails, and other apps, you uncover the story of a young person's life, their relationships, and the challenges they face. The game provides a unique and immersive way to experience someone else's narrative, allowing players to piece together the fragments of a stranger's life.

"Newfound Courage" is a narrative-driven visual novel game where you play as a barista in a cozy café, navigating through relationships and personal growth. The game features relatable characters, slice-of-life storylines, and choices that impact the protagonist's journey. As the seasons change, so does the café, offering new experiences and chances to form deep connections.

"Please Be Happy" is a visual novel game that follows the story of Aoi, a shut-in NEET who accidentally summons a mythical creature named Elan. Together, they navigate Aoi's messy life while also uncovering Elan's mysterious past. The game features a heartwarming story with choices that affect the relationship between Aoi and Elan, leading to multiple endings.

"Sumire" is a single-player Anime Adventure game with an intriguing story and good mechanics, featuring a disenchanted girl who must complete tasks for a mischievous spirit in a picturesque Japanese village before nightfall. The game is a narrative quest-driven adventure with a one-day time limit, offering a variety of lush, beautiful environments and challenges. With outstanding visuals and spectacular music, "Sumire" tells a wholesome story of personal growth and self-discovery.

"Florence" is a touching and interactive narrative-driven mobile game. Follow the protagonist, Florence, through her romantic journey with a cellist named Krish, as players solve simple puzzles to progress through the game. The game explores themes of love, self-discovery, and communication through its engaging and relatable storyline.

The gold rush has struck the west for a second time. Highway Blossoms is the story of Amber, a girl trying her best to be alone on the road until she stumbles upon a young hitchhiker and the journal of a prospector from long ago.

A visual novel about figuring out life with the help of an AI. //TODO: today is a pastel colored slice-of-life story that let's you freely choose your pronouns and romantic preferences!