Darling, Darling... Dead? (2024)

Developer: Chthonic Chrome Studio
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense and darkly funny visual novel where you navigate a breakup that turns into a murder attempt and a proposal, with a yandere romance full of twisted consent.

darkly funnyunreliable narratorromantic horrortensetext-basedchoose-your-owncharacter customizationmultiple endings

What players say

Players praise the atmospheric art and music, but say the plot feels thin. The game is short, and replaying unlocks new perspectives that deepen the story. Some find it too tame compared to the yandere premise.

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