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Story & writing93% positive · 73 mentions
“This one surprised me in the best way. I went in expecting a cozy cleanup game (which it is—and super satisfying if you love tidying), but I didn’t expect it to be emotional too 😭. The story pulled me in right away, and the atmosphere is…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio96% positive · 68 mentions
“This one surprised me in the best way. I went in expecting a cozy cleanup game (which it is—and super satisfying if you love tidying), but I didn’t expect it to be emotional too 😭. The story pulled me in right away, and the atmosphere is…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics85% positive · 26 mentions
“Really cozy vibe, but movement feels a bit stiff. No jumping, crouching, or sprinting makes controls feel pretty basic. You can knock out Chapter One in less than an hour, but it left me curious enough to want the full game. Definitely…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability68% positive · 19 mentions
“Can't wait for chapter two The August Before is a cozy cleaning up simulator, a bit similar to other games in the segment, but in a first person view 3d graphic and an immersive dive into the lore of the main character through object…”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI79% positive · 14 mentions
“Really cozy vibe, but movement feels a bit stiff. No jumping, crouching, or sprinting makes controls feel pretty basic. You can knock out Chapter One in less than an hour, but it left me curious enough to want the full game. Definitely…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removal285 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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