The Waves

The Waves is a short, text-heavy interactive novel that places players in an intimate polyamory story set against the sea, exploring feelings, millennial indie bands and the peculiar atmosphere of Norwegian dorms. It plays like a quiet, choice-driven game where readers make decisions that shape scenes and relationships; the first three chapters are available now. If you appreciate character-led narratives, nuanced queer themes and emotionally driven mechanics, The Waves offers a compact standalone experience that also serves as a side story to Lake's route in Dawn Chorus.

Key Features

⭐ A text-heavy interactive narrative with choice-based gameplay focused on character relationships and emotional nuance.

⭐ The first three chapters are released now, offering a compact arc that players can complete in short sittings.

⭐ The Waves blends themes of polyamory, queer intimacy and sex between nonbinary characters into its story while avoiding titillation-focused smut.

⭐ Distinct setting and tone combining seaside imagery, references to millennial indie music, and the idiosyncrasies of Norwegian dorm life.

Advantages

✅ Rich, character-driven writing that rewards close reading and multiple playthroughs.

✅ The Waves works both as a standalone piece and as additional context for fans of Dawn Chorus's Lake route.

✅ Mature, thoughtful portrayal of polyamory and queer relationships rather than sensationalised depictions.

✅ Short chapters and a compact structure make it easy to pick up and play between longer titles.

Disadvantages

❎ Text-heavy format may not appeal to players expecting traditional game mechanics or fast-paced action.

❎ Explicit adult themes and sexual content mean the title is intended for mature audiences only.

❎ Only the first three chapters are available at launch, so the full narrative arc is not yet complete.