Emily is Away: Relive the Dawn of Online Chat

5/10/2026, 7:28:42 PM

Tags: #adventure #casual #simulation #indie #free to play #narrative

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
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Key highlight

Relive the early days of online chat with "Emily is Away," a free-to-play narrative adventure that lets you explore a relationship through a nostalgic AIM-like interface. Make choices that shape the outcome over five yea

Who this is for

Recommended for those who feel nostalgic for AIM and early internet culture, and for players who enjoy games with branching narratives based on choices.

Details

Overview

Step back in time to the era of Windows XP and AIM with "Emily is Away." This unique chat-bot meets adventure game lets you relive the early days of instant messaging. Create your own screenname, customize your profile with buddy icons and away messages, and dive into a narrative that explores your relationship with Emily, a fellow high school student.

Highlights

Nostalgic Chat Experience: Immerse yourself in the authentic feel of early 2000s instant messaging, complete with customizable text colors and buddy profiles.
Branching Narrative: Your choices matter in this dialogue-driven adventure, leading to multiple outcomes as you navigate your connection with Emily over five years.
Free to Play: Experience this hour-long journey into digital nostalgia without any cost.

Who It's For

Fans of narrative-driven games, those who remember the golden age of AIM and early internet culture, and players looking for a unique, free indie experience.

Game Info

"Emily is Away" is a single-player, free-to-play adventure and simulation game developed and published by Kyle Seeley. It features Steam Achievements and Trading Cards, offering over an hour of nostalgic gameplay across five chapters.