this was a lot better of a game than i expected it to be. the story is very, very heartwarming, and brought me to (only a few) tears. the art is magnificent, and the voice acting and music are both great too. on top of all that, the world building was shockingly in-depth through the extras in the game; as well as the post-completion short stories that give extra background on the characters. the only thing i think was "lacking" is the puzzles -- while they're fine, none of them are very complex. as someone who doesn't often play visual novels, this is one of the best ones in my experience. at 8 dollars, it's way more than worth what you get in terms of beauty, impact, and story for 4-6 hours.
Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells
- Release Date:
- Jul 1, 2025
- Developer:
- Studio Élan
- Publisher:
- Studio Élan, Studio Elan
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game

On the outskirts of a small village stands a massive tree whose canopy disappears far above the clouds. While grandiose on the outside, its interior houses the humble Mortem Post, which receives and delivers letters from those who have passed on. Deciding to break protocol to lend a helping wing, Rain, a flighty little courier takes a skittish girl by the name of Mila on an adventure through the inner workings of the post office. Together, they search for a letter containing the last words of someone who seemingly never existed.

One part visual novel, one part puzzle adventure! Follow Rain and Mila through the mysterious Mortem Post as they meet with various couriers working throughout the tree and make use of Rain's trusty stamp collection to overcome a myriad of obstacles that stand in their way!
Often during your adventure, you'll need to take advantage of stamps to tie words together in intuitive ways to help Rain and Mila out of various sticky situations. No two puzzles are exactly the same -- from choose-your-own-adventure style outcomes to stealth missions, you'll see just how versatile Rain's stamps can really be!


cv: Beth Pierce
A rookie courier at Mortem Post and granddaughter to the postmaster. As a no-stamp rank, she's still learning the basics, such as handling front desk duties or sorting ground-level mail.
While she loves her job, she's prone to bending the rules that come with it, often causing trouble for herself when her mentor inevitably finds out.

cv: Mel Valentine
A young seaborn girl from the village of Vitae. She's been a regular at Mortem Post recently, coming in every day for the past three weeks asking for a letter she's expecting from her dearest friend who has recently passed on.
A bit of a crybaby, her tears upon hearing that her letter still has yet to arrive are what move Rain to take her on an adventure through the back of the post office.

cv: William Maloy
Though a courier by name, in actuality Mizore's duties to the post mostly involve the upkeep of the tree's exterior. Trimming branches, ensuring it's continued health and so on. While the tree stretches upwards forever, they never stray higher than the clouds, lest the task become impossible. They have a friendly, laid-back demeanor, finding much amusement in Rain's day-to-day ordeals. Arguably too much, as they end up playing along with just about anything she readies as an excuse and, as a result, lets her get away with pretty much everything.

cv: Elissa Park
A Three-Stamp ranked courier and Rain's Big Sis (no relation.) Unlike her fellow galekind, Neve is firmly planted to the ground thanks to her missing wing. She's found a comfortable position in the post office that takes advantage of this. Staying out of the sky allows her to get to know the other villagers in a way those who stay airborne do not, and as such, she's able to deliver letters that arrive at the post office with vague recipients such as "the kind regular who always visited my shop" or "the woman who delivered flowers on my birthday."

cv: Vyn Vox
A courier who has achieved the rank of Five-Stamp. With her prestige comes no small amount of additional responsibilities, including the training of new staff. Her newest trainee, Rain, has caused Caile nigh endless grief. The young galekind's reckless disregard for the rules of the post clashes constantly with Caile's ceaseless chase for perfection. Rain's repeated patterns of defiance have only doubled Caile's efforts, however, and it's not uncommon for her to hover around Rain for much of the day if her duties do not pull her elsewhere.

An upwards adventure through a mysterious post office!
Full English voice acting!
Numerous short stories with illustrations from various guest artists!
A comprehensive in-game glossary detailing the world of Upwards, Rain!
Use Rain's trusty stamp collection to navigate puzzles and other tricky situations!
A full, original soundtrack!
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User Reviews
I'm not crying, you're crying! This was a lovely experience, and I'm very happy to have seen it grow from its inception as a game jam game. Outside of occasional audio balancing issues that make the voices incredibly quiet (and sometimes very loud), I can't think of a better way to spend two hours <3
A very touching and cute game! I absolutely adore the characters and lore of the environment, such a unique concept. It makes me wish to see more of it beyond the main game <3
cute bird goes above and beyond to give excellent customer service
i cry a lot easier than i thought i did
A lovely little game I think. The little puzzles are quite fun, especially with all of the different little states and dialogues you can get, definitely worth more than one playthrough. I also like the little world that was created for this game, I even read all of the little short stories and glossary entries, I hope we get to see a full-length game in this world. (also I love harpies, Rain is so cute!)
Short and sweet, this game oozes with personality and small attention to details. The story is very endearing, the artwork is gorgeous, voice acting is fun, and some of the game mechanics were engaging as well! Definitely worth giving a try if you want a nice visual novel with some light interactivity.
One of the coziest and most heartwarming games available on Steam. Simple yet satisfying puzzle gameplay wrapped up in a package that doesn't overstay it's welcome.
It is a delightful game, I initially played the game jam version but the full steam release has such an incredible amount of care and love put into it that you cant help but smile
I simply love this little game. I like the music, the worldbuilding and all the characters are lovely (mommy Caile tho 🥵) and the story moved me to tears so much. I played this on a steam deck, and it was 90% flawless. Everything works fine, and the text is easy to read; the only issue is: in the point and click portions of the game, the controls are bit wonky, and I had to use the touchscreen instead (I could've probably just rebinded the keys but I'm lazy).
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP and later
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0+ or DirectX 9.0c compatible GPU
- Storage: 2 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells cost?
Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells costs $7.99.
What are the system requirements for Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP and later Processor: 2 GHz Memory: 2048 MB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 2.0+ or DirectX 9.0c compatible GPU Storage: 2 GB available space
What platforms is Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells available on?
Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells worth buying?
Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells has 100% positive reviews from 12 players.
When was Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells released?
Upwards, Rain! The Post Office of Farewells was released on Jul 1, 2025.
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