About This Game

Notice: I plan to create a new application on Steam and upload the final English version there. This English version will have a separate Steam App ID. Due to the possibility of more mature content, this English APP may be restricted in Mainland China. You can follow this game now, or follow our developer page. Once the new application is created, I will also announce it on platforms such as itch, X (Twitter), and Discord.

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For the latest English demo, please check the demo store page.

How to download the English demo:

• Visit the demo store page. You can search for "The Game of The Playful demo" in the Steam store.

• Add the demo to your library.

• In your library, right-click on the demo and select Properties.

• Go to the Betas tab and select the branch you wish to opt into. Choose "VersionEnglish" to download the English demo.

• Wait for the auto-update to finish downloading.

• We recommend verifying the integrity of your game files, especially after switching branches.

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The Game of The Playful is a visual novel developed entirely by a single individual, with character artwork contributed by external artists. The game was created with the Visual Novel Maker engine.

You assume the role of the heroine and embark on sixteen distinct, standalone stories. Each narrative focuses on building a connection—be it a friendship or a romantic relationship—with one specific character. As the stories are independent of one another, your journey in each is dedicated solely to that character.

Game style and atmosphere: I aim to create a gentle, healing atmosphere that encourages empathy with the sorrow in the storylines. The game includes 16 individual story routes, each with a different female protagonist and her own independent identity and ending. Most stories involve the heroine confronting past trauma, and since each has a different background, their traumatic experiences vary. The overall tone is therapeutic, guiding players to face life with positivity and optimism.

Most routes include both a friendship and a romantic ending with the male lead, and some have up to five endings (such as "Death Bad End" and "Stranger Bad End"), bringing the total to 40 so far. Player choices determine the outcome. I hope players feel a sense of gentle care, healing, and deep emotion throughout the game.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

The game contains suggested themes.
The game does not have nude pictures. Suggested themes are discribed in an implicit way.
All characters in the game are over 18 years old.