Games Like Summertime ((link)) -

These games reduce the "grinding" (managing money/stats) to focus purely on a branching narrative. If you play Summertime Saga mostly for the plot and character arcs, look here.

Most of these titles are developed by independent creators and can be found on platforms that support indie developers: games like summertime

If you’re a fan of high-school-themed adventures mixed with visual novel storytelling and management mechanics, finding can be a challenge because that game sets a high bar for 2D sandbox exploration and frequent updates. These games reduce the "grinding" (managing money/stats) to