Set yourself on fire

Sometimes, people do amazing things with very little. Set yourself on fire is a one-person visual novel without any choice and gameplay. Only art and text. And it does so wonderfully. Even its steam description is original in its own way : “A quiet town awaits death. Two young women fall in love.” Yes, that’s it.

It tells the story of two girls that meet while living in a city which borders a war and is at risk of getting involved. It is completely free and one of the best visual novel experiences that I’ve had for free. Very unique and pleasant to read. It felt very real. The dread of living in a tiny town and waiting for something to happen, because something is going to happen, right, the war is right next to them, gives the whole thing a distinct atmosphere.