stargazing is a short, character-focused visual novel that follows Robin as she returns to her parents' house for a complicated summer. Players experience a tightly written 6,000-word story that explores tense relationships with an exasperating girlfriend and a strange younger sister, with content warnings presented up front. Fans of yuri-focused narratives will find stargazing appealing for its mood-driven scenes, original art and music, and an option in preferences to enable animated backgrounds for added atmosphere. The game was created for a niche jam and is suited to players seeking a concise, emotionally driven interactive story.

Key Features

⭐ stargazing delivers approximately 6,000 words of narrative text.

⭐ A character-driven summer story centered on Robin and the tense household dynamics.

⭐ Toggleable animated backgrounds available in preferences to change atmosphere.

⭐ Content warnings are presented with the game to inform players before they start.

⭐ Created for the Toxic Yuri VN Jam 2 with original art, music and writing credits.

Advantages

✅ Compact length makes stargazing easy to complete in a single sitting.

✅ Focus on interpersonal drama offers an intimate, readable experience.

✅ Option to toggle animated backgrounds lets players adjust visual intensity.

✅ Original art and music contribute to a cohesive atmosphere.

Disadvantages

❎ Short length may feel brief for players seeking longer gameplay or branching paths.

❎ Niche yuri/toxic themes and mature content may not suit all audiences despite warnings.

Development Team

Created for a themed visual novel jam, stargazing credits an individual responsible for art, music, writing and programming alongside an additional collaborator credited for writing and programming.