Steam has added to its permanent free catalog Set Yourself on Fire, a linear visual novel developed by Denhop. With no microtransactions or free-to-play mechanics, the title offers a two-hour narrative experience about two young people falling in love in a quiet town. Users rate it very positively, highlighting its ability to evoke nostalgia and introspective reflection on love and decay.
Linear visual novel: mechanics without technical complications 🎮
Set Yourself on Fire dispenses with complex branching or choice systems. The story progresses linearly, focusing technical development on visual and sound atmosphere. The graphics engine uses static backgrounds with character sprites in the foreground, without complex animations. The soundtrack, composed of melancholic themes, reinforces the town's atmosphere and the relationship between the protagonists. It requires no powerful hardware, and its download size is small, facilitating immediate access.
Inconsequential love: two hours to wonder if it was worth it 💔
The story promises to explore inconsequential love, which is that relationship that changes your life for a couple of hours and then leaves you wondering if it was real or an emotional bug. Players claim that nostalgia hits them hard, though they don't clarify if it's because of the romance or because the town looks like their 2005 vacation spot. Free, with no microtransactions: at least the existential void won't cost you money.