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Press release:
FRANCE – Falling Leaves Studio, a young French indie developer based in Bordeaux, is making true to their name by releasing their first game in the fall.

MyDear.exe, is out now on Steam and Epic Games Store. It’s available for just $7.75 USD (regional pricing may vary) and will be 40% off during launch week! At this point, your box of tissues (you’ll need them!) will be more expensive than the game.

Developed by former Game Director and Producer of the critically acclaimed The Rogue Prince of Persia, MyDear.exe brings a fresh breeze into the cozy genre.

MyDear.exe is an Interactive Love Letter. Celebrate the life of Ellie and Lucien in this short & cute game that takes place in the folders of an old PC.

It’s a heartwarming nonlinear Foldervania taking place within a fake Windows XP-inspired interface. Play minigames and delve into photos & documents to uncover a life full of love, humour and memories.

Quotes from the Press

Here is what the reviews have to say:

“A short but sweet experience where love is written in ones and zeros.”
- DEBUG Magazine

“A casual and adorable title about an elderly couple who revive their love story using an old computer. Where it shines the most is in how natural the relationship feels.” – Navigames.es

“MyDear.exe is truly beautiful. A timeless love story that keeps you fully engaged and wanting more.” – CheckpointVibes

About the Game

Celebrate love with Ellie and Lucien in MyDear.exe. A short & cute game that takes place in the folders of an old PC. In the shoes of Ellie, play the game made by Lucien as a tribute to their long life together.

This “Foldervania” brings the nonlinear exploration of classic Metroidvania games, into a fake “Windows XP-inspired” interface to tell the story of two people who loved each other unconditionally for 57 years.

Humour, memories and love are on the menu in this short 2-hour experience.

Key Features

Silly Mini-games – Inspired by our characters and other retro video games.
Memories – Filled with souvenirs in the form of letters, pictures, notes… to tell the story of our lovely elderly couple.
Puzzles – Because a good ‘vania wouldn’t be without puzzles, the game is filled with passwords, each using a different mechanism to decrypt.
Fake OS – We’ve put lots of effort into recreating a fake retro OS. Easy for everyone to manipulate and understand.
Fully Voiced – You play as Ellie, who is discovering the game with Lucien right by her side, and their loving interactions are voiced over to help players get a feel for their personalities.

For more updates on MyDear.exe, Wishlist on Steam,or follow the devs on BlueSky.

About Falling Leaves Studio

Based in France, Falling Leaves Studio is a small indie studio dedicated to creating small games that can be enjoyed and finished in one afternoon, either snuggled in a blanket with a hot cocoa, or sat in your chair, headset on.