春はあけぼの、我はバケモノ。 - Spring at Dawn, I Am a Monster. (2026)

春はあけぼの、我はバケモノ。 - Spring at Dawn, I Am a Monster. cover

Developer: CHARON, STUDIO CHARON
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 88 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, dialogue-driven experience where the player's choices and words weigh heavily on the fates of troubled girls, creating a somber and introspective atmosphere.

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What players say

Players call it a shallow read, finishing in under two hours, with endings that feel abrupt and thin. They split on the writing, with Nyako's route praised while others feel underdeveloped, and many point to AI-assisted art and a broken skip function as drawbacks.

Screenshots

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