Underplayed Gems

Grotesque Beauty - A Horror Visual Novel (2019)

Grotesque Beauty - A Horror Visual Novel cover
Developer
Digital Bento
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 46 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a slow-burn psychological horror that builds tension through eerie atmosphere and haunting visuals rather than jump scares, with choices leading to gruesome endings.

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What players say

Players praise the short length and 30 endings as strong replay value, though some find the story loses its psychological tension once the monster is revealed. The monochrome art and animations are widely admired, but several reviews note minor typos and a restless text box.

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Screenshots

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