A kinetic visual novel set in a solarpunk future, blending emotional storytelling, yuri romance, and positive polyamorous representation, with a curated chillhop soundtrack and cute anime-inspired art.
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May 14, 2025
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Mature Content Description

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Contains crude and vulgar language. Includes discussions of drug use, mental health, trauma, and familial abuse. Contains sexual content through explicit written descriptions of sex scenes.

About This Game

Why Not Both? is a kinetic visual novel set in an optimistic solarpunk future, blending emotional storytelling, romantic tension, and positive polyamorous representation. The story follows Rio, Jen, and Aspen during their sophomore year at Silver Sire, a thriving academic institution. Amid academic pursuits, emotional struggles, and evolving relationships, they must confront the complexities of identity, desire, and love. Why Not Both? invites readers into a world of discovery, connection, and the courage to follow one's heart.

Key Features:

  • Curated Chillhop Soundtrack: Features chillhop music from Dreamhop Music and other artists such as Softy, Two Scents, and Spencer Hunt, complementing a slice-of-life story.

  • Positive Polyamory: Offers refreshing positive polyamorous representation in a mediascape where such relationships are rarely portrayed.

  • Solarpunk Future: A future where sustainability and optimism guide society’s evolution provides a unique backdrop for the story’s emotional journey.

  • Art Design: Featuring anime-inspired character design. Backgrounds are depicted as canvas paintings, reflecting the main character's passion for art and adding a creative touch to the visual experience.

System Requirements

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SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: 1 Ghz
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OS X 10.6-10.14
    • Processor: 1 Ghz
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Game is non-notarized. May not work with 10.15 Catalina
    Recommended:
      Minimum:
      • OS: Ubuntu / SteamOS
      • Processor: 1 Ghz
      • Memory: 512 MB RAM
      • Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
      • Storage: 500 MB available space
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