A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux

the full game will be released later than planned, thank you for your patience






a 'soft yandere' game


please lower your volume before starting playing ... I'm not sure if the default volume is loud or not

warnings:

DEMO: bright colors; a smoking character!; some uncomfortable but small and hardly noticeable yandere stuff (in demo); some brief intimate moments (not sexual); bad words; 


FULL GAME (can be updated): bright colors; disturbing images (eye contact, syringes); smoking, alcohol; attempt of drugging; swearing; blood and violence; cults/sects + local world's religion topics; horror elements; mentioning of (as wel as sexual) slavery, brainwashing (aren't related to the main character and love interest); panic attacks, mental health problems; sexual content; bullying topics; yandere, yangire etc. topics and related things (stalking, obsession etc)

story:

a few years ago, you illegally created an android with the help of underground scientists. since then, this android, Zu, has become the most important part of your life - he is always by your side. it seems that constant closeness has had some consequences.


IN DEMO:

the main objective of the demo is to familiarize the player with the main characters. yandere elements are not yet fully manifested, but they can be traced in small details, gestures, words and events



  • the main character goes by they/them
  • you can choose any name you want!
  • the game already has some CGs (sgs? cgs? how do you write it lslksdfj), you can have an idea of what to expect in the future.





this is my first game, so it may look a bit silly, but I really enjoyed creating it! It was created specifically for the "Stained Red; A Yandere Game Jam", and I was a bit short on time, so I'm only posting a demo version for now.

credits:
everything from finier (me) & my friend
music:

  1. Hazy After Hours by Alejandro Magaña (A. M.)
  2. Complicated by Arulo
  3. Beautiful Dream by Diego Nava
  4. Piano Reflections by Ahjay Stelino

[mixkit.co]

and big thanks to my friend who helped me with some things!

my boosty

(you can donate me here IF YOU WISH!!! I need new glasses and I need to pay for my studies and medications lol :D)



page of the game development and other funny things about the game

Updated 16 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Rating
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(136 total ratings)
Authorfinier
GenreVisual Novel
TagsDating Sim, Ren'Py, Robots, Romance, yandere

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Magenta-1.0-pc.zip 101 MB
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(+6)

heh wanted to share this bc i dont think ill finish the fanart but also i think ur game is neat and ur style is sooo cool and gritty

(+2)

This is only just the demo but i LOVED the character designs! Stumbling into characters that look the same in several visual novels gets a little repetitive... So Zu's and the rest of the character's designs were so refreshing for me to look at! i love his atypical appearance and personality ;) and the Story seems very promising as it seems to develop under a cyberpunk-ish ambience, the art was so beautiful too, can't wait to play the full version <33333

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I have been replaying the demo so much, I rarely ever comment on games but Author, you are doing such a good job ahhh!!! I love the concept and characters so much! The art has me mesmerized. I cannot wait for the full release :>

(+1)

made an account to say i really really want to enjoy this bcs the artstyle looks so good and the plot is interesting but i'm neurodivergent & my brain won't cooperate with me, the font hurts my head so badly and i can't process or comprehend the words written on my screen no matter how hard i try T-T i hope it's possible to change the font for the next update...

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we have a tumblr page now yaaayy (the link is on the game page) i don't know why i created it but people were asking so yeaaaah

omg i need to make a new tumblr acc now then so i can check it out >o<!... cant remember my old password to it

(+2)

There's not much I can add to the previous comments, but I have to say I'm absolutely enamored with this game *-* And Zu is just the right amount of creepy and cute! 

(+2)

thank you! creepy Zu nation :D (can't blame him)

(+3)

made an account just to comment since this game has been stuck on my mind for so long. amazing oh my god
i normally dont get so fixated on demos but ur style has completely captured me and is now one of my motivations to keep drawing and maybe create a game myself <3
cant wait for more to come as i am already in love with what we have rn. zu lives rent free in my head. AMAZING GAME!!!!!!!

(+1)

THANK YOU A LOT AND WELCOME TO THE ITCH IO COMMUNITY!!! I will be really interested to play in your game if you decide to make it!!! please notify me if you create your game

(+5)

i don't have enough cool material to make a full devlog post but i can just send some random pieces here ^_^

love


an old cg picture's part but still

the art is beautiful i love the lines and the texture, the use of colour too with the eyes RAHHHHH butterflies r swarming my stomach >u<⁉️

(+3)(-1)

would play it if there was a gender option :(

I'm working on that, I can totally agree with you, I prefer playing games with gender/pronouns options! so I'll try to make it happen. thank you for your comment!

(+3)

omgg i love this game so much!! zu is so cute i think im going to draw him soon! im excited for the finished version its going to be so good <3 i love all of the characters too and the art style :3

(+3)

omg i also made a fanart of zu but its not digital unfortunately only a trad drawing with no colour ToT💞 also i agree im in love with the artstyle it gives me a sense of comfort but like also gives me butterflies aughhh >w<!

(+2)

i know right its just so good so far!! 

(+3)

OHHHHHHHHH WHAT???!?!?!?! WHERE CAN I SEE IT????? THANK YOU SO MUCH 💟💟💟🎀

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENT !!!! Zu loves you too! <333

(+3)

already obsseseddddddd

(+1)

thank youuuu <3

(+3)

I finally got around to playing this game and all I can say is that I love it!!! Zu is such a cutie and I will ignore any red flags for him <3 Also you didn't hear it from me but Lasse is also soo adorable :)

(+2)

red IS my fav colour... consider me enamoured! and i also agree, lasse is a cutie pie <3

(+1)

I think I need to add more Lasse in the full game ... thank you for your comment :D <3 !!!

(+2)

Lasse is such a brat, but he can be charismatic when he wants to :D thank you!!! our red flags are magenta colored <3!

MAGENTA FLAGS totally not giving any weird vibes for sure ^u^

(+1)(-1)

🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤

thank you for playing my game !!! <3

(+2)

I LOVE THIS GAME SOOOO MUCH !!! THE CHARACTERS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS ARE SO INTERESTING AND UNIQUE !! I LOOOVE THE ART, ITS SOO YUMMY !! <3

THANK YOU A LOTTTTT !!!!!!! <3

(+4)

outstanding character design, zu can be so creepy and so adorable at the same time!!!! exited to see what outfits he gets!!!!

(+1)

zu is a fashion icon (lol), little dress up doll boy :D joking :DDD

I'm glad I was able to make him creepy, I really wanted to achieve that effect. thank you!

(+1)

how do you play

(+6)

tap your screen with ur mouse

(+1)

El trama, los personajes,el estilo de arte y Zuu <333

Amo este juego como no tienes idea. Gracias finier!!!

thank you a lot! <3 I'm glad to get your comment

(+1)

parece interesante, voy a descargarlo y ver

thank you!!! <3

(+3)

Anytime I see a VN with a special artstyle I know this shi is gonna be seriously good, did not let me down, best boy

THANK YOU!!! <3

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i'm LOVING it. the colors, the character design and their interactions, their personalities, Zu's and MC's relationshippp. everything is just so interesting to read.

i'd love to follow you on your socials for more updates if there's any, but I can't find them :(((

(+1)

I added tumblr page of the game, you can find the link on the game page! :D thank you for your comment!!!!!!!! <33333

thank you so much!!!

(+2)

the art style is just an overall vibe, so pretty! Zu is so adorable and I'm looking forward to knowing more about him and the lore in the future!

thank you so much!!!!!! the Vibe is important!!! :D 

(+1)

The game is amazing so far and I love the art style. The only downside is I have trouble reading it. I don't have good eyesight, so this game isn't the most accessible for me. I'd love if there were another font option in the preferences. Other than that keep up the good work!!!

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thank you! I changed the font recently, you can check the latest devlog post (here) to see the screenshots with it. if you do check, can you please tell me if it's better for reading? thank you again! ❤️

(+2)

yes, that's a lot easier to read.^u^

(+4)

Such an interesting and unique style you got going on here! Happy I stumbled here by accident and I'm happy I did. Absolutely adore the idea of parts of an android lighting up with different strong emotions, seems very plausible. Writing may be a bit clumsy at times and scenes jump from one to another a bit too fast but overall this is a great piece! Well done!

(+3)

thank you!!! I'm going to check the dialogues from the beginning to make them a bit better, thank you for pointing it out! ❤️❤️❤️

(+1)

You're welcome. Thank you for making such a wonderful piece!

(+1)

i'm srry but.. i need to delete the old archive of the game to the updates work?

(+1)

hello! when the full game/any update will be released, I'll add instructions about re-downloading for it to work properly!

(+1)

okk

(+2)

Why is Zu’s hair looks like Rook’s hair from Twisted Wonderland? Tho I love it! ♥️

I had to google about Rook and damn, I can see that! :D thank you for your comment!

Your welcome! I think it is really cool how their hair is similar!

(+2)

Darryl kinda fine huhu anyway love the demo, writing and aesthetic!

agreed! darryl is cool :D

thank you!

(+5)

Zuzu is so cute!! What red flags?? I don't see any red flags! Just a lovely shade of magenta~

YESSSS! zu is completely magenta, no red flags :D thank you for your comment!

(+5)

Zu is so cute.I love him(do i write right)  Anyway i can't wait to play the full version wwwww i love zuzu wwww cute  cat

thank you!!!!! he loves you too! ❤️ <3

(+1)

Está bueno el juego me encanto

thank you! 😽

😺

(+4)(-1)

based game.

😼💪

(+3)

LOOVE THE STYLE IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST GAMES IVE PLAYED XD but ıt would be better ıf there was more ends

yeahhh, there'll be many endings! thank you! ❤️

(+14)

hello people :D sorry for not replying to your comments, I'm a bit busy rn, will reply later!
I keep working, don't worry! and I read everything you write >:3

(+2)

God I haven't seen you reply to comments in a while. Glad you're okay. Thank u for ur hard work. Please take care of your health <333

thank you! I'm trying my best to take care of myself :_D please take care of yourself too

(+5)

I love your drawing style, it's so unique and beautiful, I especially love the colors and the way you use them! When I played the game I felt so relaxed and comfortable, I fell in love with Zuzu

(+1)

ikr!! We need more Zuzu!

I'm really happy that you felt comfortable! that's really important to me, it was my goal for the demo

thank you! ❤️

(+2)

this is so well written another than our lovely zu the wolrd is very intresting wish u luck on ur game broski so far it's amazing <3

thank you a lot!!! 💖

(+1)

I LOVE THIS OMG 😭😭💗💗💗

thank you!!!!! <333

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I absolutely LOVE this game me and my friend played this and we were both head over heels for Zu. I absolutely adore your art style its so pleasant to look at, all of your characters are super unique and interesting, Zivil has to be one of my absolute favourites after Zu of course. We can't wait for the full release!!

awwww thank you! say hi to your friend, from me!

I like Zivil too :D there'll be more of them

thank you again! :3

Wooo!! I look forward to it!!

(+3)

I absolutely adore this game, it has so much potential too! I love the unique art style, and Zu as a character, so much. Thank you, OP, I had an amazing time playing the demo. Can't wait for more!!! I really hope to experience even much more of this beautiful game <3

(+1)

thank you!!! <3 I'm really happy to read such good words!!!!!! can't wait for the full game too :DDD

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GOD I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS GAME MORE THAN I EXPECTED! HEELL I LOVEE U, ZU (NGL DAMN ALL CHARECTERS ARE SO GOOOOOD HEELP XD)  AND EVERYTHING!!! THIS STYLE AND ARTS JUST AHHHH..THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I COMMENT SMT BUT THIS GAME IS TOO BEAUTIFUL I CANT HELP. FINIER,I LOVE UUUUU TOO BAD(sorry but we are married),TTHANK U FOR THAT :D

(+1)

AWHHHHH THANK YOU SO MUCH, LOVE YOU TOO

❤️❤️❤️💖💞❤️❤️💕❤️💞💞❤️💕

(+3)

Hello!

I'm madly eager to tell you how much I fell in love with your game. Honestly, it's been a very, very long time since I've been drawn to a style this much. It's amazing. All the characters portrayed, the backgrounds, the contrast between all of these things is incredibly fascinating and inspiring to me. I considered every line drawn on all the characters because it's just incredible and a huge amount of hard work, for which I thank you immensely. I incredibly enjoyed all the characters, who feel like living (except Zu, but more on that later) people. Everyone has their own character and story and they all really do seem to form the very society (although for the most part here it's made up of pretty good people) that we all live in. Neighbours, friends, colleagues. They all feel real and in each you can find someone from your own life. It's amazing. I also really like the writing. Such juicy, heartfelt, downright real and sincere experiences of the main character I haven't seen anywhere in a very long time.

As for Zu, a huge amount of attention you, the author, paid to his character. His behaviour. I especially like the clarification about his eyes, because in the absence of a mouth, he uses his eyes to express his emotions and it's an incredibly subtle detail. I really like that he's shown as a real android - an AI, not a human in robot skin. He really doesn't understand a lot of things, he really treats the main character differently than the rest of us and all those phrases he says about worrying about the main character's health only further make the reader believe that he's a real android. Not a human, but a creation of a human.

I am eagerly and eagerly waiting for the full version, because I am already head over heels in love with your game. I wish you success, luck and inspiration not only to work on the game, but also in life in general!

(I apologise for my English, I'm Russian and I don't write that well)

hello! I was really touched by your comment when I first read it. I'm really happy that I was able to create something that could make a person feel something, think about something.

it's really the best praise a developer could get - knowing that their creation had an effect on someone. 

I'm really happy to know that you liked the art of the game, I enjoy every sprite I draw and I hope you'll like the full game's art part.

I wanted to make the same a bit more realistic - making the dialogues more lively. I'm glad you liked it!

hoping a lot that you'll be here to check the full game once it's released! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ wish you luck and everything good in your life!

(don't worry, ya vse ponimau)

ya vash noviy fanat Т.Т
spasibo za otvet!!!!
i skazhite pozhaluysta, u vas est gruppa v vk? Ili gde ya mogu naiti drugie vashi raboti

awhhh spasibo!!!!! <333333 bez problem! u menya net gruppi v vk, ya v principe ne vedu socialnie seti 😺😺😺

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