Pencil Stories

Super entspannendes, cozy riddle game! Empfehlenswert, wenn man Abends etwas abschalten möchte. :)

Ein recht kurzes (2-3h) Spiel, aber so unglaublich schön. Musik, Artstyle, Story, alles ist super niedlich und schön! Wirklich ein perfektes Spiel, um sich zu entspannen. Hoffe wirklich, da kommt noch mehr von den Entwicklern :)

Thank you for this little warm cozy gem! Love the calm atmosphere, style and music/sound. Perfect to enjoy for a while on a dark winter sunday. :-) Very lovely story so far. If you want to calm down and just enjoy, this is for you.

A very atmospheric experience that pulls you in with its unique art style and music. Exploring the stories with the letters alongside Letty is fun and the puzzles feel like a natural part of the narrative. I am looking forward to the remaining chapters! One recommendation for the devs: Adding an audio volume slider instead of just a toggle for improved sound customization.

Pencil Stories überzeugt mit seinem einzigartigen handgezeichneten Stil und einer ruhigen, emotionalen Atmosphäre. Die liebevoll erzählten Geschichten und das entspannte Gameplay laden zum Abschalten und Genießen ein. Ein kreatives, charmantes Spiel, das im Gedächtnis bleibt. Klare Empfehlung!

Cute game! What stood out to me was the hand-drawn look. It feels like flipping through someone’s sketchbook, which gives the game a cozy and personal vibe. The puzzles aren’t difficult, but I think that actually works in its favor. It felt really relaxing, which made it a nice little experience to unwind, with cute characters and a pleasant atmosphere.

I played Pencil Stories entirely at bedtime, and it turned out to be one of the most effective wind-down games I’ve played in a long time. The whole game takes place at night, with each “day” starting at midnight. You play as Letty, a small (and adorable) drifting letter who works the night shift, delivering mail while the rest of the village sleeps. Moving Letty through the village of Tsukinoma and watching her light up each area, with visuals that drift like watercolour, is genuinely relaxing, and I often explored just to take in the details. The music and ambient sounds (rain, trees, rivers) work really well, especially with headphones. The puzzles are light and accessible, but some lacked clear explanation. A few times I stumbled into solutions without really understanding the riddle itself. The English localisation also needs improvement, as some clues and letters are awkwardly phrased and occasionally unclear. That said, if you’re looking for a slow, visually calming game to play before sleep, something built around routine and atmosphere rather than challenge, this does exactly what it sets out to do. Recommended for relaxing and cosy bedtime gaming! Full review: https://cosygamingover40.com/2026/01/19/pencil-stories-review/