Boy was this a rollercoaster! This game filled my heart, tore it out, broke it, mended it, then made me decapitate the girl I loved. I really don't know how I feel about this. Whatever it is, you did an incredible job with this.
It is such a pleasure to read this. Thank you very much for playing, and I hope you will enjoy the rest of the emotional rides for the other mushroom girls when they come out :)
What a lovely game! It was funny, relatable and I didn't think I could cry over a little mushroom! I really loved the humor and how the internal monologue is shown. Absolutely adored it and honestly it was an instant wishlist for me.
I think I got the good ending?? But will be trying for the rest of the endings next!
I'm asking you for something that's not impossible 💔/ te pido algo no imposible 💔
Spanish:Se que ya pasó mucho tiempo desde que revisas los comentarios,pero por la salud mental de nosotros las personas más sensibles,podrías hacer un final ultra difícil y preciso donde button logré vivir una vida?algo así como un final especial y tal vez no canon para así no afectar la historia,algo así como que tal vez en un diálogo en específico o en una escena específica en un tiempo específico tengas que presionar algo,o tener que explorar incluso fuera del juego en específico,no se cómo que tal vez finn(el prota) cuando agarro su laptop y vio los videos de animales,o el anime con botón,le llegará una notificación de la tienda en línea donde compro a Burton,y que al metere,que tal vez crearon un nuevo producto,un líquido especial "mágico(no literalmente,es una forma de decirlo)"que puede alargar la vida de los champiñones cuanto quieras(para satisfacer más al cliente con esto),pero como obvio eso sería algo muy "roto" esa cosa estaría super cara,casi que tenga que vender 2 riñones o una cosa así, y que el haría hasta lo imposible para conseguirlo,y así al final logré hacer que ella viva una vida junto a el,donde el beso de la playa no fue el último,donde pueda llevarla al cine,carnavales o parques de atracción 💔
English:I know it's been a long time since you've checked the comments, but for the mental health of those of us who are more sensitive, could you make an ultra-difficult and precise ending where Button manages to live a full life? Something like a special, perhaps non-canon ending so it doesn't affect the main story. Maybe in a specific dialogue or a specific scene at a specific time, you have to press something, or even explore outside the game itself. For example, maybe when Finn (the protagonist) grabbed his laptop and watched animal videos or anime with Button, he could receive a notification from the online store where he bought Button. Upon entering, he finds they’ve created a new product: a 'magic' (not literally, just a way of saying it) special liquid that can extend the life of the mushrooms as much as you want (to further satisfy the customer). But since that would obviously be 'broken,' it would be incredibly expensive—like he’d have to sell two kidneys or something like that. He would do the impossible to get it, and in the end, manage to make her live a life by his side, where the beach kiss wasn't the last, and he can take her to the movies, carnivals, or amusement parks 💔."
Hi, don't worry, I read every comment, though I can't reply to them all any more these days with how busy I am. I'd appreciate if you don't spam your comment in the future. I know a lot of fans have their own wishes, but for me, death is the end and this game is about living when you can't get past that, so this request would lessen the impact of it. It is depressing on purpose unfortunately, and I apologise for that. This game contains trigger warnings because of its sensitive subject matter, though I hope with the other routes coming, you'll see how one can still carry on so it's not so painful. Similar to how fans modded DDLC, I'm happy for anyone to mod their own scenarios using the game's art assets as long as it's free.
ah yes. i believe i kept her alive too long. she BEGGED me to kill her, until it didn't give me the choice to say no. . would love to have the other two mushrooms as well :>
You made me cry. The internal voices were so accurate. Button's dread, and the MC's self hatred were relatable, and the endings took me out. I was shaking, and I want to have more time with her. man i cant keep writing this review just know i cried <3
I only got four endings so far, but I'm literally bawling my eyes out how could you!? But it's so well done, I both hate this and love this. When I first got one of the endings where you eat Button, I was literally saying, through tears "but I don't even like mushrooms" which is true. It looks like such a silly and fun game, but it's actually a very silly and fun and depressing game and I feel called out with the social anxiety and general anxiety stuff and it's just.. 10/10, I have nothing more to say. I loved this. Thank you ♥️
Edit: I just finished the 8th and 9th ending and I hate this so much. (It's so well done, I'm crying time than I was before and my head hurts and I'm dehydrated, but it's so well done. I both thank you for making the game and hate you for it. It feels like I was hit with a brick. Still, it's beautiful and I will likely play it again lol)
Amazing game, I want to play the full game, you made me feel bad for her :( I didn't want to kill her but it was worse to see her wither away, I hope it comes out soon and good luck :D
Holaa trubluIs, me encanta tu juego y también me hiciste sentir tan mal hasta el punto de llorar 🥲, quería preguntarte si tenés alguna cuenta de patreon o canal de discord para seguirte y ver el avance del juego, dedes ya muchas gracias y espero con ansias la continuidad del juego 🫶🏽
Hi there! I am so happy you enjoyed my game and thank you for the comment! I do have a patreon which is https://www.patreon.com/trubluIs. I do not have a discord at the moment but thank you for showing interest.
Hey man, just made an account to comment this, im begging you i will pay however much i need please give them a happy ending, please man please, or just a version for me, i will help you code, draw, whatever you need, just please let button be happy and alive
Hi Trublus, nice to meet you, I loved your game, it made me cry, it made me love Button, I really liked all the landscapes, everything, also the musician at the end of 6 killed me, it wouldn't be an exaggeration that she left me crying all night, but anyway, I love your game and I hope one day I would like to have those plushies of Button and the main character so they can be together for more than 3 days.
Thank you so much for playing my game! I'm glad you loved Button, the backgrounds and music! It's good to hear that the ending hits hard and got you to contribute to the tears bucket - and also that you'd be interested in the plushies if they ever come out!
I would love to have a Buttom stuffed animal because it's so cute! 🥰 On another note, I know it's too early to say, but how much do you estimate the full game will cost?
I think around 10$? This is a loose estimation, and must still be discussed with the team when we're about to launch. Also - I would love plushies of the characters too! Someone needs to make it happen though, because i do not have the time to make it 🥲
Well, okay, I understand that you're busy with work, college, or whatever, but if you ever decide to sell stuffed animals, please let me know. And thanks for reading my message.👍
I just wanted to add that we will also be doing regional pricing for those in other regions where the prices of getting a game aren’t as directly translateable.
I knew what I was getting myself into and still went through it. That hurt so much, the little drawing and the way ya have to put an end to it. Dam... no mercy on my little heart. Think I cried harder then when I played DDLC. I genuinely got attached and then reminded of the type of game I was playing. At least this was more of a bittersweet ending. I can't bring myself to go through it again for all the other ending lmaoo. 10/10, amazing story. Button will forever live on in my memories along with Sayori 😭
Will for sure get the full game though to support. Got me reflecting on life and shi
DDLC is an inspiration to me, so to be compared to it means a lot. Thank you for your contribution to the tears bucket. May Button and Sayori rest in peace together along with the other girls coming soon :)
I'm in tears right now, why is this so well made? Don't usually post reviews but after playing this game I immediately created an itch account. Thank you for this amazing game 😭😭
oh my goodness this is so good?! i love the concept, the mc's social anxiety is really relatable, and ending 9 gave me chills. i can't wait for the full version to come out. will it be compatible with macOS by any chance?
AHHHRGH, IVE BEEN SWEARING IN MY ROOM FOR THE PAST HALF HOUR. WHY, IM JUST SAD, AND ANGRY. AHHHHHHHHH. I CANT DO ANYTHING.
Hell, the depression/existential endings brought me all of the nostalgia of me pondering my eventual & inevitable death at a very young age. OH AND THE MAIN CHARACTER IS TOO RELATABLE.
God, this game is great, it's not even my type of game, I hate sad endings. I might buy the full game when it releases too because I enjoy TORTURING MYSELF.
That's about it, I came from Manly, play the demo. The writing is very well done, if you couldn't tell from my reaction it's very impactful. Just uh, yeah I'm just depressed now.
Just one question why ? WHY !! Do you have to KILL HER!! God I was happy the entire day but the game made me cry a river 😭 😭 . Now I have the existential crisis. Gosh this game is something that made even a usually cheerful person like me cry. Excellent work Dev(s) 👏🏻
Thank you for playing and for your tears! Button and the rest of the mushroom girls have a very short life unfortunately, but what matters is what you do with the time you have, so I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Sorry to deny you your copium, but I don't find run-of-the-mill that interesting, so no. Assuming that means that everyone is happy without any consequences. Even the happiest endings will still entail a bit of emotional or physical suffering.
Hi there! Currently we are rated 16. There will never be nudity. In a certain ending, sex can be implied, but it is never shown or specifically stated.
Besides that, the reason for our rating is that sometimes there is distressing imagery when the girls expire - In some routes there is disfiguration and death shown (No blood, since they are mushrooms). The below screenshot might be helpful for you to determine if this game is for you. The first 3 are only in the demo, while the full list is in the full game coming out later this year.
Played for the first time, got the 'good' ending (6) and am currently crying. ... is the full version of the game on steam going to be free? if not i totally get it, but im lwk broke, so... 😅 i wouldn't be able to play it if not lol
Played the game again today because I was bored lol.
I then noticed how similar Button and I are. Shes often acting like a child. I do that too..well Im 13 and didnt expected much else tbh. Button also tries to help Finn (was his name Finn? lol) when hes down. Im a very sensitive and empatic person. I often put the feelings others over mines. Button also always askes if Finn is hungry and that hes allowed to eat her ( if you dont explain death to her). She allowes to use her so others feel better. She doesnt really cares about her emotions or feeling so likeI do. Ofc i often act selfish but most of the time i look up to others...
well. The game is still fun even though i already played it about 10 times :)
just wanted to write this here because you may be intrested lolz
This game really stuck with me. Beneath the surreal setup, I saw something deeply human — a metaphor about love, attachment, and the pain of trying to hold on too tightly to something that was never meant to last forever.
To me, the mushroom girl represents joy, wonder, and emotional openness. But as the game goes on, she begins to suffer — not from cruelty, but from being emotionally trapped in someone else’s need to feel happy. Even when the protagonist means well, his refusal to let her go becomes a quiet form of possessiveness. He clings to her because she once made him feel whole, and he can’t bear to lose that feeling.
That’s why the “cooking and eating” ending hit so hard. I interpreted it as a symbolic act of acceptance — letting go of the fantasy, grieving, and finally allowing her memory to become something internal, not something to chase. In the end, he finds peace not by keeping her, but by releasing her.
Was I far off with that interpretation? Either way, thank you for making something so strange, sad, and beautiful.
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Boy was this a rollercoaster! This game filled my heart, tore it out, broke it, mended it, then made me decapitate the girl I loved. I really don't know how I feel about this. Whatever it is, you did an incredible job with this.
It is such a pleasure to read this. Thank you very much for playing, and I hope you will enjoy the rest of the emotional rides for the other mushroom girls when they come out :)
What a lovely game! It was funny, relatable and I didn't think I could cry over a little mushroom! I really loved the humor and how the internal monologue is shown. Absolutely adored it and honestly it was an instant wishlist for me.
I think I got the good ending?? But will be trying for the rest of the endings next!
"Meet and- huh!?"
I'm asking you for something that's not impossible 💔/ te pido algo no imposible 💔
Spanish:Se que ya pasó mucho tiempo desde que revisas los comentarios,pero por la salud mental de nosotros las personas más sensibles,podrías hacer un final ultra difícil y preciso donde button logré vivir una vida?algo así como un final especial y tal vez no canon para así no afectar la historia,algo así como que tal vez en un diálogo en específico o en una escena específica en un tiempo específico tengas que presionar algo,o tener que explorar incluso fuera del juego en específico,no se cómo que tal vez finn(el prota) cuando agarro su laptop y vio los videos de animales,o el anime con botón,le llegará una notificación de la tienda en línea donde compro a Burton,y que al metere,que tal vez crearon un nuevo producto,un líquido especial "mágico(no literalmente,es una forma de decirlo)"que puede alargar la vida de los champiñones cuanto quieras(para satisfacer más al cliente con esto),pero como obvio eso sería algo muy "roto" esa cosa estaría super cara,casi que tenga que vender 2 riñones o una cosa así, y que el haría hasta lo imposible para conseguirlo,y así al final logré hacer que ella viva una vida junto a el,donde el beso de la playa no fue el último,donde pueda llevarla al cine,carnavales o parques de atracción 💔
English:I know it's been a long time since you've checked the comments, but for the mental health of those of us who are more sensitive, could you make an ultra-difficult and precise ending where Button manages to live a full life? Something like a special, perhaps non-canon ending so it doesn't affect the main story. Maybe in a specific dialogue or a specific scene at a specific time, you have to press something, or even explore outside the game itself. For example, maybe when Finn (the protagonist) grabbed his laptop and watched animal videos or anime with Button, he could receive a notification from the online store where he bought Button. Upon entering, he finds they’ve created a new product: a 'magic' (not literally, just a way of saying it) special liquid that can extend the life of the mushrooms as much as you want (to further satisfy the customer). But since that would obviously be 'broken,' it would be incredibly expensive—like he’d have to sell two kidneys or something like that. He would do the impossible to get it, and in the end, manage to make her live a life by his side, where the beach kiss wasn't the last, and he can take her to the movies, carnivals, or amusement parks 💔."
Hi, don't worry, I read every comment, though I can't reply to them all any more these days with how busy I am. I'd appreciate if you don't spam your comment in the future. I know a lot of fans have their own wishes, but for me, death is the end and this game is about living when you can't get past that, so this request would lessen the impact of it. It is depressing on purpose unfortunately, and I apologise for that. This game contains trigger warnings because of its sensitive subject matter, though I hope with the other routes coming, you'll see how one can still carry on so it's not so painful. Similar to how fans modded DDLC, I'm happy for anyone to mod their own scenarios using the game's art assets as long as it's free.
will the other mushrooms be available for web version? I can't download on my device but this is really good
holy sh. how do you make me nearly cry over the short life and death of a mushroom
ah yes.
i believe i kept her alive too long.
she BEGGED me to kill her, until it didn't give me the choice to say no.
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would love to have the other two mushrooms as well :>
I think the no was quite hidden for the last one.
You made me cry. The internal voices were so accurate. Button's dread, and the MC's self hatred were relatable, and the endings took me out. I was shaking, and I want to have more time with her. man i cant keep writing this review just know i cried <3
why am i crying over a mushroom themed game
I just finished the game completely. It was a great experience. I loved how realistic the voices in head were. And the music is beautiful.
I only got four endings so far, but I'm literally bawling my eyes out how could you!? But it's so well done, I both hate this and love this. When I first got one of the endings where you eat Button, I was literally saying, through tears "but I don't even like mushrooms" which is true. It looks like such a silly and fun game, but it's actually a very silly and fun and depressing game and I feel called out with the social anxiety and general anxiety stuff and it's just.. 10/10, I have nothing more to say. I loved this. Thank you ♥️
Edit: I just finished the 8th and 9th ending and I hate this so much. (It's so well done, I'm crying time than I was before and my head hurts and I'm dehydrated, but it's so well done. I both thank you for making the game and hate you for it. It feels like I was hit with a brick. Still, it's beautiful and I will likely play it again lol)
Will you make it for android?
I hate you so much for making this amazing game
dyam that took a dark turn well atleast i managed all ending uf i did it but at what cost
Well, I just made a mushroom suicidal. Now I feel bad
Made my way to ending 6, this short game hit me in all the right, but also sad parts...especially the end. Phenomenal.
In Ending 8, Button reminds me a bit of Sayori from DDLC.
Amazing game, I want to play the full game, you made me feel bad for her :( I didn't want to kill her but it was worse to see her wither away, I hope it comes out soon and good luck :D
peak
Holaa trubluIs, me encanta tu juego y también me hiciste sentir tan mal hasta el punto de llorar 🥲, quería preguntarte si tenés alguna cuenta de patreon o canal de discord para seguirte y ver el avance del juego, dedes ya muchas gracias y espero con ansias la continuidad del juego 🫶🏽
Hi there! I am so happy you enjoyed my game and thank you for the comment! I do have a patreon which is https://www.patreon.com/trubluIs. I do not have a discord at the moment but thank you for showing interest.
I LOVE THIS GAME SMMMM :D
Hey man, just made an account to comment this, im begging you i will pay however much i need please give them a happy ending, please man please, or just a version for me, i will help you code, draw, whatever you need, just please let button be happy and alive
Bro just accept it, it would defeat the purpose of their existence if we keep them alive longer than they should be alive.
Life is hard...
Hi Trublus, nice to meet you, I loved your game, it made me cry, it made me love Button, I really liked all the landscapes, everything, also the musician at the end of 6 killed me, it wouldn't be an exaggeration that she left me crying all night, but anyway, I love your game and I hope one day I would like to have those plushies of Button and the main character so they can be together for more than 3 days.
Thank you so much for playing my game! I'm glad you loved Button, the backgrounds and music! It's good to hear that the ending hits hard and got you to contribute to the tears bucket - and also that you'd be interested in the plushies if they ever come out!
I would love to have a Buttom stuffed animal because it's so cute! 🥰 On another note, I know it's too early to say, but how much do you estimate the full game will cost?
I think around 10$? This is a loose estimation, and must still be discussed with the team when we're about to launch. Also - I would love plushies of the characters too! Someone needs to make it happen though, because i do not have the time to make it 🥲
Well, okay, I understand that you're busy with work, college, or whatever, but if you ever decide to sell stuffed animals, please let me know. And thanks for reading my message.👍
I just wanted to add that we will also be doing regional pricing for those in other regions where the prices of getting a game aren’t as directly translateable.
No podes hacerme esto 🥲
I knew what I was getting myself into and still went through it. That hurt so much, the little drawing and the way ya have to put an end to it. Dam... no mercy on my little heart. Think I cried harder then when I played DDLC. I genuinely got attached and then reminded of the type of game I was playing. At least this was more of a bittersweet ending. I can't bring myself to go through it again for all the other ending lmaoo. 10/10, amazing story. Button will forever live on in my memories along with Sayori 😭
Will for sure get the full game though to support. Got me reflecting on life and shi
DDLC is an inspiration to me, so to be compared to it means a lot. Thank you for your contribution to the tears bucket. May Button and Sayori rest in peace together along with the other girls coming soon :)
I'm in tears right now, why is this so well made? Don't usually post reviews but after playing this game I immediately created an itch account. Thank you for this amazing game 😭😭
It's and honour to hear that you made an account just for this. Thank you, and I'm glad you liked it so much!
I'd like for a mobile versiom of this, if it's possible.
oh my goodness this is so good?! i love the concept, the mc's social anxiety is really relatable, and ending 9 gave me chills. i can't wait for the full version to come out. will it be compatible with macOS by any chance?
Yes! We will have mac versions available. Thank you for such a sweet comment and I really hope you enjoy the full game too!
AHHHRGH, IVE BEEN SWEARING IN MY ROOM FOR THE PAST HALF HOUR. WHY, IM JUST SAD, AND ANGRY. AHHHHHHHHH. I CANT DO ANYTHING.
Hell, the depression/existential endings brought me all of the nostalgia of me pondering my eventual & inevitable death at a very young age. OH AND THE MAIN CHARACTER IS TOO RELATABLE.
God, this game is great, it's not even my type of game, I hate sad endings. I might buy the full game when it releases too because I enjoy TORTURING MYSELF.
That's about it, I came from Manly, play the demo. The writing is very well done, if you couldn't tell from my reaction it's very impactful. Just uh, yeah I'm just depressed now.
Yeah... no problem :,,,,,,,)
I just got all nine endings but I didn't unlock the whole gallery,
Edit: got the whole gallery !!! :D
Just one question why ? WHY !! Do you have to KILL HER!! God I was happy the entire day but the game made me cry a river 😭 😭 . Now I have the existential crisis. Gosh this game is something that made even a usually cheerful person like me cry. Excellent work Dev(s) 👏🏻
Thank you for playing and for your tears! Button and the rest of the mushroom girls have a very short life unfortunately, but what matters is what you do with the time you have, so I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
Question, will the game have any sort of run of the mill good happy ending? Or is what we get with buttom the "best" we can get?
Not saying the ending is bad, I think is pretty well done for the themes the game explores, but I like to have my daily dosis of copium xd
Sorry to deny you your copium, but I don't find run-of-the-mill that interesting, so no. Assuming that means that everyone is happy without any consequences. Even the happiest endings will still entail a bit of emotional or physical suffering.
What's the mature rating on the game? Like, is there nudity and/is there going to be when the game releases?
Hi there! Currently we are rated 16. There will never be nudity. In a certain ending, sex can be implied, but it is never shown or specifically stated.
Besides that, the reason for our rating is that sometimes there is distressing imagery when the girls expire - In some routes there is disfiguration and death shown (No blood, since they are mushrooms). The below screenshot might be helpful for you to determine if this game is for you. The first 3 are only in the demo, while the full list is in the full game coming out later this year.
Of course. I meant no offense, in regard. I was just curious, as the way the art was depicted.
I honestly prefer it this way, anyhow.
Played for the first time, got the 'good' ending (6) and am currently crying. ... is the full version of the game on steam going to be free? if not i totally get it, but im lwk broke, so... 😅 i wouldn't be able to play it if not lol
i think they once said it will be 10 Dollars(?) but im not sure
thank you for the information!! :)) if im not broke at the point when it's released i might buy it
Played the game again today because I was bored lol.
I then noticed how similar Button and I are. Shes often acting like a child. I do that too..well Im 13 and didnt expected much else tbh. Button also tries to help Finn (was his name Finn? lol) when hes down. Im a very sensitive and empatic person. I often put the feelings others over mines. Button also always askes if Finn is hungry and that hes allowed to eat her ( if you dont explain death to her). She allowes to use her so others feel better. She doesnt really cares about her emotions or feeling so likeI do. Ofc i often act selfish but most of the time i look up to others...
well. The game is still fun even though i already played it about 10 times :)
just wanted to write this here because you may be intrested lolz
stayy safe out there <3
~Emily
ain't gonna play the new demo but i am excited to play the full game when it releases!!!
Yay, thanks! I hope you enjoy it when it comes out soon!
why cant she magicly live longer
Because life doesn't let us :(
This game really stuck with me. Beneath the surreal setup, I saw something deeply human — a metaphor about love, attachment, and the pain of trying to hold on too tightly to something that was never meant to last forever.
To me, the mushroom girl represents joy, wonder, and emotional openness. But as the game goes on, she begins to suffer — not from cruelty, but from being emotionally trapped in someone else’s need to feel happy. Even when the protagonist means well, his refusal to let her go becomes a quiet form of possessiveness. He clings to her because she once made him feel whole, and he can’t bear to lose that feeling.
That’s why the “cooking and eating” ending hit so hard. I interpreted it as a symbolic act of acceptance — letting go of the fantasy, grieving, and finally allowing her memory to become something internal, not something to chase. In the end, he finds peace not by keeping her, but by releasing her.
Was I far off with that interpretation?
Either way, thank you for making something so strange, sad, and beautiful.