IT'S SUMMER: A 90s Countryside Sandbox of Nostalgia

7/17/2026, 9:01:54 PM

Release date: 6/30/2021

Tags: #simulation #sandbox #6dof #exploration #open-world #1990's #emotional #choose-your-own-adventure

User Reviews

Score: 61%Mixed
Review Count: 67 reviews
Fetched At: 7/17/2026, 9:01:55 PM

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Japan Price: ¥ 1,010
Global Price: $9.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/17/2026, 9:01:50 PM

Key highlight

IT'S SUMMER is a single-player indie simulation game set in a nostalgic 1990s Russian countryside, offering an emotional sandbox experience with no set goals. It's part of a larger multimedia art project.

Who this is for

Recommended for those seeking a unique gameplay experience as part of an artistic project, offering deep immersion and emotional resonance.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i5 3300 or AMD FX-6300

Comfortable play target

20,120 pts(~130% above spec of 15,477 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core Ultra 5 33520,105 pts Intel Core Ultra 5 125H20,140 pts Intel Core i7-11850HE @ 2.60GHz20,154 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 TI or AMD Radeon R7 370

Comfortable play target

5,067 pts(~130% above spec of 3,898 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

Step into a world of quiet reflection with ШХД: ЛЕТО (IT'S SUMMER), an indie simulation game that eschews traditional goals for an evocative experience. Waking up at your country house to the gentle hum of a turntable, you're immediately transported to a simpler time. The game captures the essence of an 8-year-old's summer day, filled with cheap tea, endless yellow fields, and the profound quietude of a midday nap. This title is more than just a game; it's an integral part of the larger "Digital-opera ШХД: ЛЕТО" project, which also includes a book, an LP record, and digital art collaborations. It serves as the second and final installment, following ШХД: ЗИМА (IT'S WINTER).

Highlights

Experience a unique sandbox simulation set in a nostalgic 1990s Russian countryside.
Explore an open world with a focus on atmosphere and emotional resonance, featuring 6DOF movement.
Part of a larger multimedia art project, offering a deeper artistic experience beyond gameplay.

Who It's For

This game is for players seeking a contemplative and emotional experience rather than action-packed gameplay. If you appreciate artistic projects, enjoy sandbox environments, and have a fondness for the aesthetics and atmosphere of the 1990s, ШХД: ЛЕТО offers a unique journey.