Melody
Romance, Slice of life, Dating sim, Drama · by MrDots Games · 2019
A session musician starting over in a new town takes a job tutoring Melody, a college music student, and their daily lessons slowly turn into something more.
Who it's for: Adults who like everyday, low-stakes romance built around music and one central heroine.
The story (spoiler-free)
You are a session musician who has spent years on the road since earning a music degree. Back home and ready for a fresh start, you move to a new town and, while you work out your next career, take a job tutoring Melody, the niece of a woman you met by chance. Melody is studying music in college and needs an experienced hand.
The game follows your days with her: one-on-one lessons, music-related outings and, if things go well, dates. Each choice nudges how those days go and how Melody feels about you. A cast of secondary characters offers other possible relationships.
It is a gentle, everyday story about music and an older mentor and younger adult growing close, rather than a high-drama plot. Choices along the way lead to different endings.
Where to play
Why play it
- +Low-key, music-themed romance with a clear central heroine
- +Daily-life dating structure where choices affect each date
- +Complete story playable on Windows, Mac, Linux and Android
- +Free demo available to try first
Keep in mind
- −Full version only via Patreon or SubscribeStar; no Steam, GOG or itch.io purchase
- −The age-gap tutor/student premise will not appeal to everyone
- −Playtime estimate rests on only five VNDB votes
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