Tim's Birthday

About

Tim's Birthday is a point-and-click puzzle game wrapped in a visual novel format. You play as Anne, a hungover older sister scrambling to salvage her younger brother Tim's birthday after a disastrous night. The game blends inventory-based problem solving with dialogue choices as Anne navigates a chaotic household, dodging clues about her wild antics. Each decision nudges the story toward increasingly absurd outcomes, balancing humor with the stress of keeping a secret. The gameplay loops around simple mechanics but leans heavily on timing and context, making it a brisk 2-3 hour experience. The game stands out for its deadpan comedy and cringe-worthy family dynamics. Player reviews on Steam average 8/10, praising the absurdity of Anne's predicaments and the exaggerated yet relatable sibling interactions. While the art style is minimal and the writing leans into niche humor, fans of laid-back, story-driven puzzles appreciate its straightforward approach. Kymarai's debut title delivers a short but memorable sequence of increasingly doomed attempts to pretend you're not a morning-after disaster.