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Carpe Diem

Carpe Diem

Moonlit Works · November 30, 2015 · Free to Play, Anime, Visual Novel, Short, Singleplayer

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About Carpe Diem

✦ AI summary

Spend a single bittersweet day on a date with Ai, a seemingly perfect woman who harbors one crucial secret Jung chooses to ignore. This short kinetic novel explores what really matters in life through multiple routes that all converge on the same poignant ending.

Synopsis

What makes someone perfect?
Experience this short bittersweet story in the shoes of the main character, Jung, where you will spend your time hanging out with a girl named Ai. Ai is everything Jung wishes for in a woman... except for one very important thing. A thing he prefers to disregard in order for them to have the best time of their lives.
You have a day to enjoy your date and see the world from Jung's point-of-view.

Background

This is a free short visual (kinetic) novel made to show the importance of setting the right priorities in life. This is intended to be a single playthrough kind of novel. The choices all lead to the same ending, just taking different routes.

Carpe Diem — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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Carpe Diem - Extra Package

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Carpe Diem is a short visual novel with an engaging story that delivers an unexpected ending tied to its thematic elements, leaving players emotionally affected by the narrative twist. Players appreciate its concise, straightforward storytelling and sweet conclusion, though the brevity and specific emotional impact mean reactions are mixed—some find it a worthwhile experience while others leave feeling melancholic. The game appears best suited for those seeking a quick, story-driven experience rather than lengthy gameplay.

Recommended Sep 5, 2026
It might be short, but it's a nice story. I didn't expect the ending, even though the plot twist was foreshadowed by the name of the girl character, Ai. I don't play visual novel games that often so I don't have much else to add.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 16, 2026
My love for 2d women is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 21, 2026
A good ending.
Recommended Sep 18, 2026
its short, sweet and to the point - i love AI
Recommended Sep 13, 2026
Installed at 5:00, Fell in love at 5:05, Depressed by 5:12, Uninstalled at 5:15. A decent simple game.
Recommended Sep 3, 2026
the year is 2027. you will own [ai waifu] and you will be happy.

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