Maelstrom: A Yaoi Visual Novel (2021)

Developer

Y Press Games

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulation

Rating

4.1 of 5, 48 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 9.3 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A linear visual novel focused on emotional tension and reluctant romance in a harsh, alien world.

romanticdramatictenseatmosphericslow-pacedemotionaladultstory-driven

What players say

Players are sharply split. Many praise the worldbuilding and art but criticize the AI companion Brainbox for constantly invalidating the protagonist's sexual orientation, which several call abusive. Others note reused artwork and music from the developer's previous games, and the lack of explicit adult scenes despite the yaoi tag. The game is short, around 5 to 12 hours per route.

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