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Last Day of June
Developer Ovosonico
Last Day of June is an adventure puzzle video game developed by Ovosonico and published by 505 Games. It is based on Steven Wilson's song Drive Home. The game was released for the PlayStation 4 and Windows in August 2017, and ported for the Nintendo Switch in March 2018. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
224 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
83
LovedLoved
151 positive · 32 negative
95% range 76–87%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 151 | 32 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 15 | 1 | 18 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 6 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
1,361 of 1,656 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
83% recommend · 150 yes, 31 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 181 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (4,108 of 4,734 positive).
Players praise the emotional, heartbreaking story and beautiful art style. [1][2][3] Many note the excellent soundtrack by Steven Wilson enhances the experience. [1][4][5] Some criticize repetitive cutscenes and technical issues like no skip option. [6][7][8]
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Representative posts
- [7]
Concept is interesting and has potential, but I didn’t really have fun with it. Very slow pace of the game is really frustrating when you’re forced to watch the same cutscenes (and there are a lot of them) over and over again with no option to skip them. And if, like me, you enjoy getting 100% achievements in games, this part can be annoying as well. The game doesn’t warn you about a ‘point of no return’, so if you …
- [1]
Last Day of June is a beautiful story about a couple who's living their happiest life together and suddenly having a terrific accident. Rewind the story and replay throught differents characters linked to the story to try to stop the accident. The designs are bright, colorful and the soundtrack is peaceful. I highly recommend this game!!! 💗
- [9]
This game will either break you or heal you. Very emotional and heartbreaking love story! Short but a good 2-3 hours game, with a pretty simple puzzle and zero dialogue. Soundtrack is 10/10! Fantastic game
- [5]
:( Last Day of June is a beautiful, yet very sad and haunting game. The story is very well written, heartwarming but also crushing, it hooks you from start to finish, and I definitely recommend that you play it in a single session. It has a few bugs and some unskippable cutscenes that you've already seen can be annoying. The soundtrack is the main reason I learned about Last Day of June. Steven Wilson is just …
- [2]
It's a tragic game with a heart-wrenching and poignant story, and the overall tone and music set the mood perfectly. It's well worth playing.
Summarised from 34 of the 222 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 12, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Last Day of June sits at 83% positive across 183 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Last Day of June was received favourably by critics. Eurogamer ranked it 33rd on their list of the "Top 50 Games of 2017", while Polygon ranked it 38th on their list of the 50 best games of 2017. In Adventure Gamers' Aggie Awards 2017, it won the award for "Best Story", while it was a runner-up each for "Best Concept", "Best Graphic Design", and "Best Non-Traditional Adventure". It was also nominated for "Game Beyond Entertainment" at the 14th British Academy Games Awards.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 224 · most liked firstLast Day of June is a beautiful story about a couple who's living their happiest life together and suddenly having a terrific accident. Rewind the story and replay throught differents characters linked to the story to try to stop the accident. The designs are bright, colorful and the soundtrack is peaceful. I highly recommend this game!!! 💗
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’ve been mad at this game since 2017, I guess I’m cleaning out my closet. Once upon a time, Ovosonico (the developers of this cute little sad game) stumbled upon a beautiful music video on YouTube and thought, “Hey, let’s make a fully fleshed-out game inspired by this!” They set out to expand on the emotional resonance by enlisting the music god himself —the artist who wrote, composed, performed, and produced the song of said music video— to craft new soundtracks for a touching narrative,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#SWeptember My #1 Steven Wilson's solo track… “Drive Home" from The Raven That Refused To Sing”. Both the video (by Jess Cope) and guitar solo (by Guthrie Gowan) speak to Steven's deft wit in collaboration. Plus it’s impossible to deny a track that inspired its own video game ("Last Day of June").
neutral · AI labelView post →If you're out of under-eye cream, this game will keep them hydrated.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a tragic game with a heart-wrenching and poignant story, and the overall tone and music set the mood perfectly. It's well worth playing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →reviewing this on the last day of june, i highly recommend it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🧡 LIVE | twitch.tv/cozyjuni_ Today we start Last Day of June. join in for an emotional journey as we aim to save the one love. Be sure to use the !cw command in chat as this game deals w/ topics of grief & loss. #indiegames #firstplay #blackskygamers
neutral · AI labelView post →I’m not sure if I’m ready for the potential depression this game allegedly bring… The Last Day of June is NOW!!! www.twitch.tv/zerolorry
neutral · AI labelView post →A narrative, time-loop adventure replaying the same tragic day to change its outcome. Inspired by Steven Wilson’s Drive Home (marketed but underused), it blends narrative exploration, light environmental puzzles and temporal manipulation. It tackles loss, grief, repetition, acceptance and the free will/determinism dilemma, evoking anger, despair and fragile hope. The opening echoes Pixar’s Up: Carl and June parallel Carl and Ellie (names, glasses, domestic intimacy). Players relive the day…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🌈 LIVE | twitch.tv/cozyjuni_ EP. 02 of Last Day of June begins now! happy friday everyone, come relax with us in The Garden Grove. also remember to use !cw as this game deals w/ grief and loss. Lurker friendly// chill space. 🧡 #indiegames #adventuregames
neutral · AI labelView post →Concept is interesting and has potential, but I didn’t really have fun with it. Very slow pace of the game is really frustrating when you’re forced to watch the same cutscenes (and there are a lot of them) over and over again with no option to skip them. And if, like me, you enjoy getting 100% achievements in games, this part can be annoying as well. The game doesn’t warn you about a ‘point of no return’, so if you don’t collect all the memories before reaching a certain point, you’ll have to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got this game recommended from my lovely girlfriend. Seen a part of it on youtube. Liked how the puzzles were complex so I decided to get it and finish it myself. Finished the game absolutely emotionally destroyed. 10/10 will let my girlfriend traumatize me again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Little game, with a big story. Love, hope, but fate .... Beautiful game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Long overdue to play this game. The ending made me cry uncontrollably and as the credits ran through I was able to stop crying and then started right back up after the credits were done. (iykyk) amazing story, 10/10 would recommend if you want a good cry.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Share a pic & the title of a narrative game you love. Last Day Of June
neutral · AI labelView post →I am extremely dissapointed. Do not waste your money on a game that may or may not work. There is a common issue of the game launching only once, then never again unless you keep deleting the save file, which makes no sense. It´s been around for years and has not been addressed by the developers. 20 euros for 2-3 hour game is already a bit high, but for one that doesn´t even work, that´s insane. The graphics are pretty, the music is good. Sadly, can´t say more because I didn´t get to do more.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game will either break you or heal you. Very emotional and heartbreaking love story! Short but a good 2-3 hours game, with a pretty simple puzzle and zero dialogue. Soundtrack is 10/10! Fantastic game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Last Day of June is an emotional, story-driven journey. The game has beautiful aesthetics with pleasant and simplistic character designs. The music is almost perfect and complements the various scenes pretty well (the last couple of tracks felt out of place). The sound design is very good. There is no dialogue. The characters interact through grunt sounds and gestures. Atmospheric diegetic sounds also play an important part in story-telling. The gameplay concept is based on time-loop…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aside from obvious ones like Celeste and FF7, I cried during Last Day Of June and Lil Gator Game. Eastward came really close
positive · AI labelView post →Game #4: Last Day of June This was part of my 12For12 Challenge and was nominated to me by @iffimoozipan.bsky.social, thank you Iffi! One thing I liked: The soundtrack by Steven Wilson! He's the lead singer of Porcupine Tree and I love them. One thing I disliked: Not being able to skip cutscenes
neutral · AI labelView post →This game has been in my library for years, and I finally decided to buy it. I really tried to enjoy it with my girlfriend, but there are way too many cutscenes. Now, I’m usually fine with that—I actually love choice-based games like the ones from Telltale or Quantic Dream—but in Last Day of of June, you end up watching the same cutscenes over and over and over again. You might think I’m exaggerating, but I swear I’m not. The game only lasts about 3 to 4 hours, but most of that time is spent…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What happens in the past stays in the past; it is part of your entity. You cannot change the past, but you WILL make your future, TODAY.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a nice little story. It's a bit of a shame that it's very short but I suppose the mechanics would get repetitive. It's interesting that there is no dialogue yet you understand the story perfectly. I enjoyed playing as different characters and learning about their lives. It made me care about them. It looks like the devs borrowed a few ideas from Life is Strange but I suppose they're just big fans. If you like time travelling and puzzles, you should try this game. Remember not to rush…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Last Day of June is a "Silent Walking Sim of Emotional Proportions". This game is not like any other I've played before. If you like silent films or are at least familiar with them it's basically like a silent film adapted into a game. If you want action then look elsewhere. This is one of those games where it's a little slow at first and some may find it boring fast but if you stick with it and pay attention it can prove to be quite the powerful narrative. I found the art style to be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was beautiful and heartwarming. The characters even tho could not speak, i was able to feel all the emotions through those weird sweet faces without eyeballs and lips. June and C reminded me of the couple from the movie UP. Must play and the music only did wonders to the story and made the connection much more stronger. Thanks Steven and thanks for putting Guthrie's solo at the main part of the game <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have a list on Backloggd for that which I update if anything does get me to tear up 😂 Not many on it (I don't cry easily), but these got me so far. EVERYONE NEEDS TO PLAY "LAST DAY OF JUNE" FOR PEAK DEPRESSION 💜 backloggd.com/u/ArcanaLega...
positive · AI labelView post →This game is wholesome, heart-wrenching, and a lot of love went into it. But without a game guide it is near impossible to complete as a few of the steps needed to progress have no correlation to each other. This mixed with the repeated scene entries becomes frustratingly annoying at times. But the story, none the less, is beautiful. I also like to think that with the frustration of the game, the writers also tried create tension and frustration to mimic what one goes through when they wish…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Repetitive, repetitive and repetitive, until you get totally fed up. The story would be fine, but the execution is bad. And the eyes - no you can't get used to people (and dog) not having eyes. Totally ruins the otherwise very nice graphics. Overall: a good story, but this is probably a rare case when a game is not the best medium to tell the story. At least not this way.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the first streams of June is Last Day of June. No don’t adjust your calendars, that’s the name of the game. Confusingly… www.twitch.tv/samalytical
neutral · AI labelView post →I was drawn to this game by the trailer and it's powerful music. At first it seemed like a half decent puzzle game but just as it started getting interesting the whole dynamic of the game changed. The game only lasts 2 to 3 hours which is good for a puzzle game but for me it didn't live up to the promise of the trailer. Also like another review said the cuts scenes repeating are OTT. If you like puzzle games and games that don't take long to beat then I recommend getting this on sale. I simply…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →:( Last Day of June is a beautiful, yet very sad and haunting game. The story is very well written, heartwarming but also crushing, it hooks you from start to finish, and I definitely recommend that you play it in a single session. It has a few bugs and some unskippable cutscenes that you've already seen can be annoying. The soundtrack is the main reason I learned about Last Day of June. Steven Wilson is just incredible, and the game's soundtrack is no different.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →*Buyer beware* This game is completely broken, it has a technical issue where it crashes frequently on loading screens, making it impossible to finish / play the game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a conflicted review, but ultimately I would not recommend this game unless you are super interested in story "games". The story here is very well constructed, and had me hooked from start to finish. Just excellent and impactful. The game wrapped around the story was slow, with unskippable cutscenes you are forced to replay multiple times as you backtrack through different memories. You are basically trudging through a few different perspectives repeatedly trying to find a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has a very unique style. I suggest to try and get all the memories before finishing the game, because after the end you can't play the chapters again and need to replay from scratch.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →That game is just a warm-up to the pure devastation that is Last Day Of June.
positive · AI labelView post →Name a game with a 10/10 soundtrack. Steven Wilson's soundtrack for Last Day Of June is superb.
positive · AI labelView post →Really loved the art style and music. A sad short story about coping with loss.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →tears at the end... just wow... amazingly told story.. well worth the playing
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Early dog 🐕 walk with adaptation of Steven Wilson compositions ‘Last Day of June’ which I believe was for a game soundtrack. Enjoyable but all are very familiar and so much so I prefer the original context. Pleasant, but each piece is short and it would have been more interesting to see improvs 😎
neutral · AI labelView post →Similar vibes to Doom Eternal. Will make you feel feelings most games can't.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I, kind of, see where devs were going and game is supposed to be a tear jerker (actually is obvious from the beginning). But the thing is that you constantly guess what should you do now and confusion is killing the mood. And the way story is being told is also pretty much off, so can't really recommend.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →make more porcupine tree you sell out
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the most beautiful and heartbreaking games I’ve played. From beginning to end, it tells such an emotional story without needing much dialogue. The concept itself is incredibly fantastic (replaying moments and trying to change fate becomes more emotional with every attempt). The puzzles aren’t overly difficult, which actually works in the game’s favour because the focus stays on the story and emotions rather than frustration. My only real complaint is having to watch the same scenes…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm gon make myself sad and add the couple from The Last Day of June to my Tomodachu Life LtD island when the game comes out. #tomodachilife
neutral · AI labelView post →I LOVE Steven Wilson and narrative games so I was so excited (and pleasantly surprised) to see him named as the basis for the soundtrack. Unfortunately, the gameplay here is very slow, the main culprit for me disliking this game was the lack of being able to skip cutscenes no matter how many times you've seen them. The story can be lovely, the graphics are pretty, the soundtrack is great, but ultimately it's nothing you haven't seen before and done better elsewhere.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Intro I have played Last Day of June and fully completed it in 2021 and yet, till this day I have flash backs, remembrances which gives me the chills... like my heart drops into void on how short and yet integrated it was. So I decided to write a review today. Gameplay Here you take over the journey of a disabled old man with glasses who fell into an tragic accident. As you notice there are paintings in the garage, you start to investigate them... Desperate, you are. It is a WASD movement…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I struggled to get through Last Day of June. The game felt really boring and slow in places where it didn’t need to be, and a lot of my time was spent wandering around trying to figure out what I was supposed to do next. I did like the art style, and I thought the mechanics were interesting. The story itself was also pretty good. But overall, the pacing and gameplay just made the experience frustrating for me. I honestly would’ve returned it if I still could’ve.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →How Can I Accept This Truth? Every possibility, every chance, every effort, all for FATE to just win? Throughout the game, I made so many alterations to each character's decision, going back and forth, rewinding again and again to "Save her". Only to realise that it was me who had to change my actions to protect her from the accident. But it came with a cost—to sacrifice myself. We do everything for our loved ones, from caring for them unconditionally to letting them go with an ache in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game with beautiful and unique graphics. Sad and touching story where you will learn that life puts you in front of difficult choices. An excellent interactive, not complicated and suitable for everyone.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A VERY heartwarming game ! The art is beautiful, I enjoyed the hand painted details so much, the music , the story ! An emotional journey about love , loss and learning to let go !! I cried more than once , because it reminded me that sometimes , no matter how much we wish things could change , we have to accept the truth and find peace in letting go . i absolutely recommend❤️
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So I have sat on this game in my Wishlist forever and played it for Twitch. I loved it. The puzzles were interesting, the main characters were great, though the other npcs I would've fought lol. Love the art style. It was a very well done game. If you like a heart felt story with good puzzles, this is one for the list. Not a critique of the game itself but a warning for streamers. Was kind of sad that the ending I chose was muted for copyright, so the climatic scene where you realize stuff…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Maybe it's not the most brilliant indie out there ( DON'T GET ME WRONG IT'S A BEAUTIFUL GAME), but having Steven Wilson's music as OST is a serious advantage, Including remixes of 2008 - Insurgentes, 2011 - Grace for Drowning and 2015 - Hand, Cannot Erase
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have had this hidden gem in my library for a while with out realizing what i was missing. Last Day of June is a beautiful sad story that is well worth the time investment. The visual style they went for worked and felt polished. The highlight was the sound track by Steven Wilson which helped tie and elevate the game to the next level. As clausal wait for a big special considering how short the game is.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This little game might make you cry. The philosophy behind Last Day of June revolves around grief, love, fate, and the inability to change the past. Without revealing too much, Last Day of June is more than just a game—it’s a reflection on life’s delicate balance of joy and sorrow. It invites players to think deeply about love, fate, and the choices that define us
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I appreciate something unique but the gameplay loop, no voice acting, and slow pacing makes this one more of a drag to play than fun.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am absolutely devastated by the beauty of this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful graphics and animation, with a fantastic score by Steven Wilson. Highly recommend this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There are interesting ideas and concepts behind "The last day of June". The emotional core of the game is especially noteworthy. Unfortunately, the execution and story end up half-baked. Most people will find the game enjoyable (emotional) enough. As soon as you start scrutinizing the finer details, problems surface. With more forethought and attention to detail, this could have been an prime example of games as art.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had to play Last Day of June on the last day of June. This game is a beautiful, emotional time loop of grief and attempting to change fate. I didn't mind some of the repetitive nature of the game as a result of the time loop. The struggle and repetition helped to enforce the deep state of the stages of grief the Carl was going through. Overall, the ending was done in a thoughtful manner consistent with the world-building surrounding timelines that the game presented. Everything happens for a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One summer, my family and I moved away from the town where I had lived for years. In the new town, I was alone. I had no friends, and I was going through a pretty lonely period. Then one day, I came across Last Day of June for free on another platform. I added it to my library and decided to give it a try. I didn't expect it to hit me as hard as it did. There's something incredibly innocent about this game's story, especially compared to how complicated life can feel these days. Back…
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