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Summer Haze/Glory Days

May 1, 2026

A visual novel by Yam Harvest Games about a rock band's cross-country tour in the summer of 2007. The story of Mallory's second chance in music. Released May 2026 on PC and Linux.

Platforms: LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres: IndieRole-playing (RPG)Visual Novel
Developer: Yam Harvest Games
Publisher: Yam Harvest Games

Editor’s take

Visual novel from Yam Harvest Games. A rock band's cross-country tour in the summer of 2007 and Mallory's story of a second chance. Released May 2026 on PC and Linux.

Who should play it

Suitable for fans of visual novels, music stories, and dramatic narratives. Interesting for those who value narrative games with choice elements and the atmosphere of the 2000s.

About the game

Summer Haze/Glory Days is a visual novel with RPG elements by Yam Harvest Games. It was released on May 1, 2026, on PC and Linux. The story takes place during the summer of 2007 and follows a cross-country tour of a young rock band in pursuit of fame, success, and personal happiness.

The main character is Mallory, a former local legend who turned down a record deal in favor of a university scholarship a decade ago. While former bandmates were selling out shows, she watched from the sidelines, accumulating bitterness and regret. After years of rejection and struggle, a second chance finally appears — but the question is whether she truly wants it anymore.

Confirmed gameplay includes reading dialogues, making decisions that affect story development, and traveling to different cities as part of the band. The genre is listed as RPG, indie, and visual novel — indicating a story-oriented experience with choice elements. Single-player mode only.

What remains unknown: exact playthrough duration, number of endings, Russian localization availability, system requirements, and price. Since the game was recently released, player and critic reviews are still forming. The project stands out for its attention to characters' emotional experiences and the atmosphere of the American Midwest in the early 2000s, which is rarely seen in visual novels. The musical component plays an important role: the soundtrack and references to real bands of that time create an authentic indie-rock scene atmosphere. Players can follow updates on Steam and itch.io.