Of Me and My Mirror

About Of Me and My Mirror

Of Me and My Mirror is a narrative-driven visual novel with puzzle elements from Comet Crater Studios. Released in late 2025 for PC, it blends branching dialogue choices with environmental puzzles tied to its themes of self-discovery and emotional healing. The story follows Phill, a teenager trapped in self-imposed isolation after a friend’s betrayal, and Prim, his optimistic alternate self who forces him to confront his past. The game’s strength lies in its emotional beats and abstract world-building, offering players agency in shaping Phill’s relationships and future. It’s not a traditional puzzle game but a slow-burn experience where choices ripple through timelines and memories.

Gameplay

The core loop alternates between dialogue scenes and surreal puzzle sequences. Players make branching choices during conversations that influence character dynamics and story outcomes. Puzzles involve manipulating time loops, rearranging fragmented memories, or aligning abstract shapes to “reset” Phill’s mental state. Each decision subtly shifts the narrative, with some paths locking others. Sessions often last 30, 60 minutes, balancing introspective dialogue with brief, meditative puzzle breaks. Controls are minimal, mouse clicks and keyboard shortcuts for navigation. The pacing is deliberate, emphasizing emotional weight over action.

What Players Think

The PlayPile community gives it a 4.3/5 rating, with 78% completing the base story. Average playtime is 8 hours, though 22% replay for alternate endings. Community moods skew introspective (68%), hopeful (42%), and melancholic (35%). A top review calls it “a quiet masterpiece about forgiveness you don’t realize you need.” Critics praise its “risk-taking narrative structure” but note the puzzles feel tacked-on for some. 62% of players say the story “stuck with them for days.” At $29.99, it’s seen as reasonably priced for its emotional depth.

PlayPile's Take

This is a must-play for fans of narrative experimentation and emotional storytelling. The puzzles add little mechanical variety but serve the themes well. With 72% of players finishing the base game, it’s polished enough to hold attention. At $30, it’s a low-risk bet for those who enjoy games like Doki Doki Literature Club or Kentucky Route Zero. Skip if you crave fast-paced gameplay or concrete puzzle mechanics. The real value lies in its raw, imperfect portrayal of healing, something 4.3 stars suggest many will appreciate.

Storyline

After a devastating fallout with his best friend in high school, Phill spirals into isolation, cutting himself off from the world and his own friends. But everything changes when Prim, an alternate version of himself from another world suddenly appears. Unlike Phill, she refuses to give in to despair, and sets her mind on helping him confront his past and find a way forward. Will she succeed? Will Phill accept her help? That part is in YOUR hands.