stargazing is a short, narrative-focused visual novel that follows Robin as she returns to her parents' house for the summer and navigates tense relationships with an annoying girlfriend and a peculiar little sister. The game offers roughly 6,000 words of compact storytelling and is aimed at players who enjoy intimate, character-driven yuri scenes rather than heavy mechanics. A content warning is provided up front and animated backgrounds can be toggled in preferences so readers can tailor the presentation to their taste. stargazing was created as a jam entry with an emphasis on mood and voice.
⭐ Intimate, character-driven summer narrative centered on Robin's return and family dynamics.
⭐ Approximately 6,000 words of written content designed for short play sessions.
⭐ Toggleable animated backgrounds in preferences let players choose between static or animated visuals.
⭐ Content warning included so readers can make an informed choice before playing.
⭐ Made as an entry for the toxic yuri vn jam 2, prioritizing atmosphere and writing over systems.
✅ Short, focused writing makes stargazing easy to complete in one sitting.
✅ Strong emphasis on character and mood will appeal to readers who prefer interpersonal drama to gameplay.
✅ Simple presentation with an option to disable animated backgrounds keeps the experience lightweight.
✅ Clear content warnings help sensitive players determine suitability before starting.
❎ Limited scope and compact length mean fewer branching paths or extended replayability.
❎ The niche yuri theme and interpersonal focus may not suit players seeking action or complex mechanics.
❎ As a jam entry, the feature set and production are intentionally compact compared with larger commercial visual novels.
Created by a small indie team credited as evepoesy (art, music, writing, programming) and did (writing, programming).
stargazing reflects a small-team, jam-driven approach to writing, art, and audio with an emphasis on atmosphere and concise storytelling.
