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Emily is Away <3

A short narrative game played through a simulated old operating system and chat window. You type messages to a friend, make choices during senior year and see how your decisions shape the relationship. It has multiple endings and a nostalgic pixel-art look. One playthrough takes around five hours. Is it your kind of game?

NarrativeMultiple endingsNostalgiaPC

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Platforms: PC
Release date: April 16, 2021
Length: About 5 hours
Difficulty: 2/5 (estimated)
Genres: Simulator · Adventure · Indie · Visual Novel
Themes: Romance
Perspective: Text
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 1 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

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How long is Emily is Away <3?: About 5 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Emily is Away <3 on?: Emily is Away <3 is available on PC.
Does Emily is Away <3 have co-op?: No, Emily is Away <3 is single-player only.
Does Emily is Away <3 run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does Emily is Away <3 cost?: $9.99 on Steam.