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As we have passed through the peaks of intense summer heat, let's look back at the hottest games we showcased in August. We had a 3D physics-based platformer, a complex knotting puzzle, a mysterious game of solitaire with hidden rules, and an introspective visual novel with minute choices.

Have a look through our entire selection below. And if you want to find more convenient collections of games such as this, check out our round-up tag!

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Teach me how to write a poem (HarperShen)

"Complete a poem before words slip your mind. Share your results with friends, family, or in the comments :>" – Author's description

PWYC to download on itch.io (Windows, Mac)

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Love Letters (Nozomu Games)

"Help shy and hesitant student gather some courage and speak to their angelic classmate." – Author's description

Play / download on itch.io (Windows, Mac, Browser)


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FALLSTRUKTUR (Stuffed Wombat, Fynn Levy, Rollin'Barrel)

"It takes a while to go back to sleep, but inevitably, you return. To dream of the Fallstruktur." – Author's description

Download on itch.io (Windows, Mac, Linux)

Download on Steam (Windows, Mac, Linux)

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Aglet (galactical)

"A game about tying knots." – Author's description

Play here (Browser)

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Occlude (Pantaloon)

"Occlude is an occult game of solitaire stuffed with secrets. Piece together the rules even as they resist your attempts to decipher them." – Author's description

Purchase on itch.io (Windows)


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Bird Finder (rtncdr)

"A short bird watching "simulator" with 2 endings." – Author's description

Play here (Browser)

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More Sushi! (Demo) (pixelqube)

"More Sushi! is a short incremental game about running a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Serve customers, buy upgrades, hire helpers, and unlock new sushi!" – Author's description

Play on itch.io (Browser)

Wishlist on Steam (Windows)

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life of a daisy (hardlySapient)

"It's a game following the life of a single daisy flower, from getting planted, to, well, you will see." – Author's description

Play here (Browser)

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neptune (sukinapan, Dos Banderas)

"to you from a distant planet ִֶָ. ..𓂃 ࣪ ִֶָ🪽་༘࿐" – Author's description

Play here (Browser)

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mary (Karina Popp)

"I tell her I think of her." – Author's description

Play here (Browser)

Source and More information: Warp Door’s August 2025 Roundup

Author: warpdoor.com