Bewitching Sinners
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Overview
One day you're in your apartment, wallowing in self-pity, and the next thing you know you're being summoned to a land full of witches trying to kill you, with your doppelganger's unconscious body lying on the wooden floor. Can you find your way back home?
Follow along Palmier as she/he has an identity crisis while exploring a whole new world filled with killer witches, magic, and four lonely twinks begging for your attention!
HARLOTS DLC CAN BE PURCHASED HERE
Features
- 4 Dateable Characters - Each has their own charms, wits, and baggage... Lots of baggage.
- Explorable Map - Explore the campus and realize how boring your magic-less world is.
- Dating Minigame -
HarassSeduce 4 different boys by going on dates and bribing them with gifts!
- Quests - Be a good little errand boy/girl and gain money or favors in return!
- Crafting System - Craft gifts and potions to make up for all the things your personality lacks.
- Extensive Gallery - Abandon the real life, and go full delulu as you collect over 300 CGs
Characters
SOCIALS
If you like what you see here and would consider helping this project along for DLCs , please check out my Miss Xero Patreon
For any other inquiries please email me @ ceylonent.ind@gmail.com
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $18 USD. Your purchase comes with a Steam key. You will get access to the following files:
Download demo
Development log
- Harlots DLC is Here!13 days ago
- Progress Update + Shout Out32 days ago
- Summer Sale! DLC Sneak Peek97 days ago
- Patch 1.9.6Jun 24, 2024
- Quest Fix and Typo fixJun 13, 2024
- Bug FixMay 17, 2024
- DLCs are in The WorksMay 16, 2024
- Version 1.4May 06, 2024
Comments
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Hi would you like to take instructions for the novice game play inthowsus?
Can you post a guide, please? Getting the same ending :[
thanks!
check here or the html guide in the download files https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3235637088
THANK YOU!
I don't know if this is an error or not, but I downloaded the latest BS patch and Harlots DLC, all of the artwork is available in gallery, even for fem MC who I had no intention of playing as. The skip button also skips over unseen script (not sure if it's supposed to or not, with other VN it doesn't)
for the skip try togglingg off the unseen text option if it is on, for the Cg it is opened as previously there was an update that caused the gallery to be blank despite having opened them so it is let open
Ok! Thank you
you’re welcome!
hello! i really enjoyed this game and even bought the dlc, so congrats first of all!!! The lore is very very interesting, if i had to nit pick something it would be that at the end of the game the relationships seem more in the "like" area than "love" which makes a lot of sense since its been only a month, but still it leaves a bit unsatified.
(and also HOLY SHIT AU MC was a little psychopath WTH)
Now, I had a couple of question for our wonderful dev(s?)
1. In the guide it's written that the fish quest in the church courtyard is important (to find a substitute ink i presume) but i never noticed any differences. (i did both octopus and angel fish). Am i doing something wrong?
2.err this is more of a suggestion/request honestly, in some otome games when you unlock the CG you can replay the scene, which for someone who has the memory of an elderly goldfish its very useful. Had you considered adding this feature in the future, or would it be to time consuming?
3.I'm thinking of starting my own IF project, any advice for a newbie?
Again, splendid work, i love the manwha art style. Can't wait for the ivan DLC <3
thank you so much for your kind comment. And as for your questions
Originally for the quest in question 1 it was a factor in deciding the true ending trigger or not but now it only adds better clarity n minor comments when triggering said ending
For no 2, I am only a single dev so for now I have no intention on that because of the sheer cg/replay amount haha but we will see, I’ve never really looked into the code for that
for no 3… hmm I think the best advice I can give is have fun and start small with a time limit. Don’t do a big project that goes on for 6 months or more , limit to 3 months for a first time unless you really wanna make a career out if it, but even if you do a big project, always set and fulfill that deadline. Join the renpy discord also for code tips if you use renpy because the community is great and python is really easy to learn. And also…. Your game wont be perfect often you will release with bugs or flaws and that is okay. To finish is better than perfection.
thank you for your replies. It’s incredible you managed to make this game completely alone, it looks like a LOT of work, also you’re a great artist. You’ve been extraordinarily kind, I look forward to your future works!
Ps: One last question I swear. The CG where palmier dances crying to which ending belongs? I thought I had seen them all but I feel like I didn’t see that one. Then again, as I said, elderly goldfish.
It belongs to one of seths ending where he kills us due to asking to talk ut out
Ooh I may have done just the one Seth ending. Thanks again!
Hi there! I just want to ask a quick question on why is the opening of the FemMC and MascMC so different? I feel like the FemMC one got cut short so much other than the Masc one (also there are lesser cgs too), which makes me kinda uncomfortable with how the FemMC is being treated, is this intentional or something else and it's gonna change in the future? (I'm sorry if this came out rude or offended anyone, feel free to correct me if I'm wronged anywhere!)
No problem about the question, I have answered it many times now but I get the curiosity. basically originally this was a comic with Quill as the mc and the male Palmier as the leading man, so I had a lot of art already in stock.
That webtoon got scrapped but I reused those files for this VN. When I wanted to make the femme side, I was also upgrading my PC so a lot the files were lost (backgrounds, panel divides, balloons, etc) and I aint about to do that all from 0 again. No I have no more intention of making the femme opening as the male, because it took me 7 days of almost no sleep to make that comic intro from scratch and it is not an experience I would ever revisit, if the raw files still existed sure, but they are long gone
Basically it is not intended, but it’s just because a lot of files were lost mid production and I was (and still am) tired. I do apologize for the unfair cg amount,but it is what it is
First of all, thank you for replying to my comment! It was simply something I had been wondering for quite some time and couldn't help but to get it out of my chest. And I'm so sorry to hear that, I understand that it took a lot of time for you to be able to finish the game especially when you're an indie dev, it must take a lot of time and passion to make this game and I'm very grateful that I'm being able to play the game, it was an amazing adventure for me, and I do hope to see more of your work in the future, thank you!
harlots DLC have been moved here :
https://ceylonentertainment.itch.io/bewitching-sinners-harlots-dlc
to avoid further chaos to main game buyers who haven’t downloaded the main game yet.
For buyers who haven’t download the dlc but have purchased here, please email me @ceylonent.ind@gmail.com to receive your file
So sorry for the inconvenience
Wait. So I have bought the main game and I haven't downloaded it. Do I need to buy the NSFW DLC again? Do I buy it again on Steam or can I just use the itch version?
No added purchases necessary if you have already purchased the game or dlc. you can still download the main game here, as for the DlC, if you haven’t download it but already purchased please email me for the dlc key
Hello! Love this game so much, I just bought DLC!
Wanted to ask a couple of things
1. Bought the game on steam and when I installed it all the CG art was already unlocked. Not sure if anyone else encountered it or if its something on my end.
2. Upon buying the DLC, it says I also got a steam key, I've never tried redeeming steam keys before, so maybe this is a me problem, but won't that mean I bought the whole thing (game + DLC) for only 3 USD? I feel like that might be a pricing loophole?
Than you for the DLC update! I am so excited to play through it again to see everything!
Oh thanks for reporting that, just deleted the keys for fixing!
For the CG yes it is like that due to a previous flaw in the code which deleted all CG collecting progress once updated and I rather not have previous owners lose their progress so I instead open the CG gallery, which also prevents the recurring issue
Glad to have cleared that up!
Thanks again and I'm looking forward to the spiciness for this DLC!
This game is worth every penny. The storyline, character, art are all so amazing and the gameplay is so entertaining!! I've played over 10 hours and I'm still going back for all the endings and love interests!!
I'm looking forward to the DLC!!
Pssst, Patrons already have access to it, mwahaahha
When's the DLC release 👀
are you planning to make happy ending with Ivar? please i’d do anything to have it
that is in the second DLC tho it will probably a while as I plan to take a break after the Harlots DLC
I really loved the demo! Unfortunately, it was really hard to play, since I'm not fluent in English or anything. I wanted to do a gameplay of the full game, but the amount of cuts that will have to be made because of this is no joke :')
Do you plan on bringing a Spanish or even Portuguese translation in the future?
sorry, no
Is there any possibility that this game would be released in android version? 🥺
sorry no, the map system doesn’t work great on android nor does the touch mechanic, unfortunately
you can use joiplay, it works fine
The demo or the full game? How TT
the full game! just download it and extract it. after that just add the game on joiplay. if you don't have joiplay, it's on Patreon, download it with the plugins. i also recommend joining the joiplay discord because they answer if you have any questions and there is also a list of games you can play with joiplay. hope this helps!
I played for a male character, he is such a wonderful boy, oh my god!I was very captivated by the plot, a breath of fresh air, seriously.Lots of interesting elements, the lore of the universe itself looks intriguing, I wanted to take a wider look at the world of the game)
And of course I'm waiting for the DLC, my boy needs more kisses and suitors!)
i get to romance these hot boys, too good to be true ugh my heart
hi there ! i don't have a paypal account (and don't particularily trsut it for good reasons) nor have means of purchasing it at steam at the moment; would you consider allowing payment with 'pay with card' in the future ? id love to play your game & buy it myself but if not, that's totally fine !
probably later with the DLC yes because that will also be a way for the steam purchasers to buy the DLC, so yes but probably later on in late September or October
ooh gotcha, tysm for the speedy reply ! i'll be sure to keep an eye out for that release then 💪
Just in case you don’t know, you can pay with stripe or cc now
gotcha, tysm for letting me know !
there will be dlcs coming out later yes? i was wondering if i bought the game on steam but the 18+ dlc here would it work?
probably, Im hoping it does as I am still testing that out myself to be honest and cannot confidentally give a fix answer yet since I havent tested. But that is the goal, if u want to be safer, then you can purchase in itch io as it is basically the same price and the profits actually get to me directly more so than steam, but if you find it cheaper in steam due to regional prices then go ahead. The second dlc should be on steam no problem but the r18 cannot due to some rules and ratings details I rather not post here
The demo is AWESOME it left me on such a cliffhanger! I'm definitely gonna buy this, have you produced any other games? 💓
yes but they were back from I was still in school n in my teens so I rather not mention it haha. lingering was another visual novel I made at 20 though so that maybe check that out but it is more depressing in tone
Hello! I just finished the game, and it's definitely one of my new favorites <3. But there's a thing I'd like to ask.
SPOILERS !!
Based on what does Irwin allow you to touch or not touch his feathers? On my first playthrough I ruined Poppy's family and pushed the headmaster, yet he still let me, while on my second playthrough I was a bit too mean to Lyall and he didn't let me. But on my third playthrough, I was nice to both Arshem and Lyall, and didn't complete the love potion quest, yet Irwin still called me cruel?
Also, something I'd like to point out, if you trip Lyall, it unlocks a quest on 17/05 when you talk to a NPC in the fountain area (the girl who lost the hairpin) in which she asks you to get her a ice crystal. I've encountered a bug, if you talk to her twice without having the ice crystal in your inventory, she automatically completes the quest for you and gives you a free Loki's Frost, and if you buy an ice crystal and then talk to her, she doesn't give you the reward money.
Thank you for this amazing game, can't wait for the DLCs <3.
Irwins’s acceptance to your touch its based on your kindness points so as long as somehow you have accumulater enough points, you can touch him.
Also thx for the bug report!
Thank you for the quick answer! There's something else I'd like to ask, but feel free to ignore it! ^^ I just really really love the game, so I'd like to know more!
What happens to Lyall during Ivar's ending if we don't bring him to our world? We don't see him among the flower-people, and I don't think he's ever mentioned in the dialogues either, though feel free to correct me if I'm wrong!
my head cannon is Ivar let Lyall move to a different country, probably Chichia or so, species that dont really have beef with witches. ivar does love Lyall a lot so I dont think he would make him into a flower as he sees no need for it
Hello! I have a question. Why is the game more expensive on Itch.io than on Steam? I discovered it today, and I really want to download your game, so I'm just wondering about that!
Steam has regional pricing and the ,99 system so it adjusts prices based on my input which is 18usd (turned by the steam system ti 17,99) but may differ if you are non US to something cheaper or expensive depending on the regional prices steam applies by default
I see! Since there isn't a difference in the content, I will buy it as soon as I can. I really enjoyed the demo, btw. Thank you for your quick answer
i stayed up all night to play your game and omg the ending i got left me shocked fr
hello! i have a question since i'm thinking of getting the game. i played through the demo around a year ago and i loved it very much and thought it was fun. however, i am hesitating because i'm not quite sure how long the game would be and the price is definitely not cheap for me. how long would it take to play through a single route and how long would it take for me to play through everything? thank you very much!
if you check steam, you can see that the fastest playthrough for 1 route is 10 hours and about 36 hr to finish everything
i finished the game and i loved it so much T_T
The amount of joy this game is bringing me, is insane! I love it
hi!! I’m loving the game so far but I had a question - I selected she/her but noticed they pronouns still being used. I was wondering if that is intentional? Thanks!!
Sometimes there are a few they pronouns probably accidental code errors (forgetting to put in the code to use the pronoun )
If you find any you can mention them here and I will fix it,thk u and apologies for the error
is this the full game?!?!?!?
yes, if you buy the game it is the full game, if not it is just a demo
I've been meaning to ask this since it launched on steam but is there a purpose to buying the mirror? I bought it early on and don't remember it being mentioned
It was for a potion but it is scrapped and only used as a girft from quill
Hi!!!!! I would like to start by praising all your work <3 I love bs and I don't think about anything else. I imagine it would be laborious, but would you consider a portuguese translation?
Sorry,currently no as I am focusing on a Chinese translation for now
Anyone know the meyza nickname?? i forget about it and i need it
its LittleDemon
Also is it possible to date a werewolf in the game 👁👁
But before answering that does anyone know where you would find the key to that wooden door located near the wel if so please tell me
its no to neither questions as there is no key for the wooden door near the well either
yeah that makes sense for both of those things
Also when I played the game again I was always wondering if there was a key but I'm glad there wasn't cuz it saves me the trouble also there's one Quest that I just can never complete and that is the one with the love letter like I can't find the pins and that stuff to get in to the principal's office in order to retrieve it
The pin is in the fountain, you need to talk to the girl near the fountain who is looking for a hairpin, this will prompt the player to go and take a hairpin out from the fountain once you click it
ok thank you
hii, just curious if i encountered a glitch (contains spoilers)
Bought from steam but i passed the point where thane would bond with fia, and i could still cure thane with poppy’s blood even when he was bonded with fia 😭 is this a glitch? i’ve since finished the game but it did confuse me a little so i wanted to know! this game is literally my hyperfixation i love it so much thank you miss xero for creating it! <33
ooh thats a glitch thanks so much for reporting!
Hi! I wanted to know if there was a possibility of new CGs for female MC to make it even with male MC. I know you are really busy right now with DLCs and updates, just wanted to know if you maybe considered it for in the future
Hmm, probably not. Honestly, that is veeeeery low in priority, as I am more focusing on DLCs, grammar fixes, and a new project. Financially, most of my players play as male as well, so I just have accepted that fate (I'll always make dual MC options tho). Maybe 2 years from now when all the other priorities are done, but my drawing style probably would also have changed by then so no.
I see. Thank you for answering ! Glad there still will be dual MC option
Hi, I'm not sure where's the best place to ask but I'm stuck. I'm playing as the FeMC and I have the "Distract" option striked out for Quill's first date/hangout. I'm feeling really lost at which actions I missed out. I can't figure out what's the requirements so that I could pick it. Is it an option where I could only choose in my second playthrough or something?
its depending if you know the bloodmoon topic or not. You can discover this topic by touching the giant sphere in potion class (its in the classromm second floor area)
hey i was wondering how much the dlc will be
thinking about 2-3 usd for now
I adored the demo so much- especially when I was able to explore, craft, and purchase things. Honestly, I was surprised to see that I was able to do all of that, I was used to the pick what you're going to say, and seeing where that takes you plus a sprinkle of mini games, its very refreshing! I plan to buy the full game soon (maybe the DLC to?!) after PayPal stops being such a donkey and rejecting my payments or there's another way to pay since playing on steam always causes me problems :( . I can't wait to continue playing it HEHhe
Unfortunately I only accept paypal via itch io. I cud have set up for stripe enabled but it takes a really big paycut for that like an 18 purchase becomes 13 usd which is like a lit if accumulated per purchase since I still have to pay taxes in my country.
steam tbh shud be the easier route if ur paypal keeps rejecting tho Idk what issues u experience in steam > <
whoa- that much I never knew it took so much thats crazy! i understand why you did paypal only now 😭
I have played a lot of visual novels, but there's very few that I have actually finished, and even less that I have enjoyed so much that I lose track of time. This game hooked me from the beginning and I never lost interest. Good job! It's interactive, fun and has the right amount of tension despite being pg13. And I absolutely adore the art!
I will definitely buy the DLC's, and anything else that you release in the future.
Okay so I have a question are we going to be able to date our doppelganger like I need to know if we can date ourselves
But other than that I love this game I even played the demo before this game released and I was honestly waiting for this game to be released. I also love the fishing part because I find it more easier to grind for fish than anything since quests are kind of hard to do like I still have some of my beginning quests
you can date urself in the second dlc ^^
hey if that's the case then sign me up I'm going to rizz myself up and is there a possibility to get a harem with the guys👀
Oh dear.
I player the demo and I am in love. Also will D̶a̶d̶d̶y̶ Ivar be a dateable character in any of your games?
he will be datable in the second dlc ^ ^
OMG AHHHHHHH, CANNOT WAIT.
Hello! I am playing the game for the first time and I wanted to ask if...
Spoiler
in the guide, Your Happy ending and Palmier's happy ending are the same. And are they good endings? Because I read the Steam guide but one of the endings is not there ^^
they are different endings but your happy ending doesnt have a continuity event so Palmier’s happy ending is more weighted
Thank you ^^. Also, can we bond with the other guys? Because I know we can with Thane :3
no, the other boys dont soulbond with you but they will still follow you to your world
Oh, okey ^^. Thank you!!! Btw, I'm doing Quill's romance first. I didn't expect him to be different of how he is presented. He is funny, but also cute and lovely. His design is beautiful, if I must admit, but it is also true for the other bachelors (all of them are handsome and charismatic) and characters in general (Io and Hedwin are gorgeous, the vampire teacher is really original, the librarian reminds me of Alastor, from Hazbin Hotel, so I really like him, etc ). I'll write again after I finish the game, but I must say that I have enjoy it so much. One of the best otome/bl game I have played <3
Spoiler！！！！
furry Ivar is so hot. Can we get more furry Ivar NSFW when we have his route?😍
lol you will meet furry Ivar in another game of mine which has all animal traits characters