"Explore Misty Lake, get strong, and lift that boulder!"
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About
Help Cirno get back into her home in this chill, bite-sized 3D platformer! Take control of the beloved ice fairy from the Touhou Project as you explore a beautifully frozen Misty Lake, collect power-up items, and gain the ultimate strength needed to lift a massive boulder.
Story
Mischievous fairies have played a cruel prank on Cirno, locking her out of her own home with huge boulders. To get back inside, she must scour the frozen lake for power objects to build up enough strength to move the giant obstacles out of her way.
Gameplay
Experience open-ended exploration with zero time pressure or stress. Skate across the ice at high speeds or take a leisurely stroll, unlocking new ice fairy abilities to access previously out-of-reach areas while hunting for hidden collectables.
Key Features
- 1Open-Ended Exploration of the frozen Misty Lake
- 2Relaxed Pacing with no rush, timers, or pressure
- 3Fluid Ice Skating movement mechanics
- 4Ability Progression to unlock new fairy mobility skills
- 5Hidden Frog collectathon challenges
- 6Lightweight performance (only 256 MB)
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Relaxing, stress-free gameplay
- +Cute, minimalist art style
- +Great ambient soundtrack
- +Very accessible hardware requirements
Cons
- -Very short, bite-sized experience
- -Niche appeal outside of Touhou fan circles
Game Ratings
Charming low-poly aesthetic
Smooth skating and satisfying collectathon mechanics
Simple, cute Touhou lore
Immersive snowy ambiance
Short, one-sitting experience
Who Will Enjoy This?
Looking for a relaxing, stress-free session
Love the character nods and lore
Enjoy hunting down every hidden frog
Similar To
Vibe & Pacing
A Short Hike
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Bite-sized Collectathon
Super Mario 64
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💡 Did You Know?
The game achieved a 100% positive rating from its first 59 reviewers on Steam.
Features hidden frogs as a quirky collectible nod to Touhou community memes.
Incredibly lightweight at only 256 MB file size and runs flawlessly on integrated graphics.
Solo developed by Alexander Golke and released just two months after its initial announcement.
Latest Updates & Events
Cirno! Lifts a Boulder - 10% OFF on Steam
Cirno! Lifts a Boulder is currently featured on the Steam store!
“A short frozen 3D platformer Touhou fan game.”— Steam Mentor Review
Game Ratings
Charming low-poly aesthetic
Smooth skating and satisfying collectathon mechanics
Simple, cute Touhou lore
Immersive snowy ambiance
Short, one-sitting experience
Who Will Enjoy This?
Looking for a relaxing, stress-free session
Love the character nods and lore
Enjoy hunting down every hidden frog
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
The game achieved a 100% positive rating from its first 59 reviewers on Steam.
Features hidden frogs as a quirky collectible nod to Touhou community memes.
Incredibly lightweight at only 256 MB file size and runs flawlessly on integrated graphics.
Solo developed by Alexander Golke and released just two months after its initial announcement.
Latest Updates & Events
Cirno! Lifts a Boulder - 10% OFF on Steam
Cirno! Lifts a Boulder is currently featured on the Steam store!
A Fairy's Journey
Step into the shoes of Cirno, the beloved ice fairy, and experience a beautifully minimalist take on the Touhou universe. The game's low-poly graphics and soothing atmospheric music perfectly capture the essence of a peaceful winter's day on the lake.
Game Details
- Developer
- Alexander Golke
- Publisher
- Alexander Golke
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Action, Adventure +3
- Atmosphere
- whimsical