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Sunset High

@turnip.games

The Steam Autumn Sale is ongoing, and we are part of it. Let the leaves fall, while you solve a mystery.

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#indietreat #indiegame #mystery #interactivefiction #visualnovel (kinda)

Save 25% on Sunset High on Steam

Your crush is missing. They texted you last night. And now you’re reliving the same day over and over. Welcome to Sunset High — where drama, dilemmas, and time loops collide in this narrative-driven, ...

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October 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

Today, we'll share some of the machinery behind the curtain: To help frame K_____'s character, and line of thinking we created a story of what exactly happened in the night before:

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*MAJOR SPOILERS LIE AHEAD*

#sunsethigh #shortstory #aloneagain #spilledeverything

The Night Before - Chapter One

A story influencing the genesis of the narrative Sunset High -- *MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD*

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September 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM

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John Curtin 🔜 PAX Unplugged!

@curtinwrites.bsky.social

Sunset High by @turnip.games is a stylish time-loop mystery that pits players against the high stakes drama of... high school physics class? New review at Bearly Factual Productions, free to folks who follow the Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/review...

Review: Sunset High Is A Trippy Time Loop Mystery Worth Exploring | Bearly Factual Productions, By John Curtin

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September 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

We've reached a humble milestone: We've sold over 100 copies!

To celebrate we discounted the game:
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Save 20% on Sunset High on Steam

Your crush is missing. They texted you last night. And now you’re reliving the same day over and over. Welcome to Sunset High — where drama, dilemmas, and time loops collide in this narrative-driven, ...

store.steampowered.com

August 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM

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泣鬼虫A R T🌻🎸

@nakimushiart.bsky.social

Y’all need to - and I cannot stress this enough - support Sunset High so I can find out what happened to K____. Support Indie Games. Y’all will love this one if you like to puzzle, deduce and if you like time travel mysteries!!!

Sunset High @turnip.games · Aug 28

"What's that? Wait, no? Really?? Hold on... I need to do some announcement or whatever. Umm, yeah, if you wanna wander the sunset halls, buy Sunset High today.... Now where were we?What happened last night? K_____ did what?!?"

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#indiegame #storygames #mystery

August 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

"What's that? Wait, no? Really?? Hold on... I need to do some announcement or whatever. Umm, yeah, if you wanna wander the sunset halls, buy Sunset High today.... Now where were we?What happened last night? K_____ did what?!?"

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#indiegame #storygames #mystery

August 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

"Me brahs, what is a mystery to a magnificent, glorious, immaculate punt? You can only view my punts in Sunset High"

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#topuntornottopunt #indiegames #gameswithnarrative #ludonarrative #mystery #noir #solvethemystery

August 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

"Getting your art criticized is tough, but at the end of the day it takes more strength to create & keep creating. Rise above the noise."

Buy Sunset High:
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#indiegames #pixelart #supportindiegames #playindie #noir #ludonarrative #indiedev #gamedev

August 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

Sunset High 1.2.0 is out! This includes features we implemented thanks to feedback from you all :)

The patch includes:
- A mastered soundtrack
- Mouse controls
- Debug logs (send these to our code monkey (me) to help squash bugs)
- Improved translations

If you have any feedback let us know :)

August 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM

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泣鬼虫A R T🌻🎸

@nakimushiart.bsky.social

As soon as Bobby asked me for my favorite cloud I knew he was my favorite character

Sunset High @turnip.games · Jul 30

"What's up brotato chips, it's been a week since Sunset High released on Steam! Remember to cop a copy, and stream my tunes, my dudes. Bobby Birden, out!"

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#indiegame #gamedev #noir #story #art #oc #pixelart

August 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

"Salutations, my fellow internet surfers, Sunset High reaches its two week anniversary. My interests are as follows, ranked in order of preference: astronomy, ghost-hunting anime, chess. Please. Join me in these sacred halls."

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#gaming #indie #pixelart #godot

August 6, 2025 at 10:06 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

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Here's some more press about Sunset High if you are on the fence.

#gamereviews #mygameisgettingreviewed #indiegames #indiegamereviews

Sunset High – A Smart Time-Loop Mystery with Heart - TheBigBois

Relive the same day, solve a mystery, and navigate teen drama in Sunset High—a smart, time-looping narrative adventure with heart and style.

thebigbois.com

August 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

"What's up brotato chips, it's been a week since Sunset High released on Steam! Remember to cop a copy, and stream my tunes, my dudes. Bobby Birden, out!"

store.steampowered.com/app/2997880/...

#indiegame #gamedev #noir #story #art #oc #pixelart

July 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

"Sunset High isn’t just a game—it’s a meditation on memory, identity, and the choices that shape us. It’s a story about growing up, about learning to see others more clearly, and about finding meaning in the moments we wish we could change."

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#firstimpressions

Sunset High Impressions

Uncover a haunting narrative in Sunset High Impressions. Navigate friendships and mysteries in this unique high school game.

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July 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM

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Akabaka

@akabaka.bsky.social

I am ridiculously hype that this game came out 👀

Stylish mystery game with time-loop mechanics?? Weird artsy bits??? A surprisingly thorough explanation of the double-slit experiment??

Reminded me of Disco Elysium when I played. Go buy a copy!!!

July 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM

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Lambsmith

@lambsmithpr.bsky.social

🌇Summer Knights - Sunset High is out NOW!! Huge congrats to the team at @turnip.games!

Buy now on Steam for a 15% launch discount!
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Save 15% on Sunset High on Steam

Your crush is missing. They texted you last night. And now you’re reliving the same day over and over. Welcome to Sunset High — where drama, dilemmas, and time loops collide in this narrative-driven, ...

store.steampowered.com

July 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

Our heart's have poured into Sunset High for a year and a half, and now you can check it out.

Buy it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2997880/...

If you like it, a review goes a long way.

#ourindiegamehasbeenreleased

Save 15% on Sunset High on Steam

Your crush is missing. They texted you last night. And now you’re reliving the same day over and over. Welcome to Sunset High — where drama, dilemmas, and time loops collide in this narrative-driven, ...

store.steampowered.com

July 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM

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The Nerd Chat Podcast 🎮🌯⌨️🍕

@thenerdchatpodcast.bsky.social

@turnip.games and @lambsmithpr.bsky.social deserve huge praise for this one which the first go for the devs. Check out our review.

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The Nerd Chat Gamer Grade Review: Sunset High

YouTube video by The Nerd Chat

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July 23, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

Tomorrow is the big day! Solve the disappearance of K_____ in Sunset High, out on Steam tomorrow at 6PM Eastern Time.

July 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM

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Six One Indie

@sixoneindie.com

The end of July is a bit hefty, huh? 😳

Don’t believe us? Well let’s take a look at this week’s indie game calendar.

July 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM

Sunset High

@turnip.games

Sunset High is out on Steam in exactly a week today (July 24th!)

To celebrate, watch our release trailer!
youtu.be/qEbYJJUmPvY

Sunset High - Release Trailer

YouTube video by Sunset High

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July 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM

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Lambsmith

@lambsmithpr.bsky.social

🌇Review codes for Sunset High are going out now! If you haven't requested yours yet - head to the links below 👇

Traditional Media - bit.ly/3Ipi9Gn
Influencers / Streamers - bit.ly/44BmkaZ

Launching July 23rd on Steam - Wishlist now! store.steampowered.com/app/2997880/...

Sunset High on Steam

Your crush is missing. They texted you last night. And now you’re reliving the same day over and over. Welcome to Sunset High — where drama, dilemmas, and time loops collide in this narrative-driven, ...

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July 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM

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Checkpoint Gaming

@checkpointau.bsky.social

You want 10 gorgeous indies in July?

You got 'em. 😎

@coincidence.games @staterastudio.bsky.social @dave.powerhoof.com @miscatinytale.bsky.social @brutaljohn-game.bsky.social @hellclockgame.bsky.social @turnip.games

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10 gorgeous indies to enjoy in July 2025

10 gorgeous July 2025 indies! Another month another bunch of indies, with some Aussie gems thrown in the mix for good measure.

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July 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM

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Lambsmith

@lambsmithpr.bsky.social

Excellent interview with Sunset High developer @turnip.games and Neil from EpicRPGTales.com!

Sunset High is out July 22nd on Steam - review requests open now! bit.ly/4lDvgCl

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