Deadset Darling
Game Information
Developer
Ivory ShadeVersion
v0.3.0
Engine
Ren'Py
Release Date
Aug 20, 2026
Last Update
Aug 20, 2026
Censorship
Uncensored
Overview
Deadset Darling is a story-driven visual novel for players who like grounded adult drama over fantasy settings. The tone stays character-focused, with a quiet, personal feel rather than an epic one.
Story
Set in Westbrook, the story follows a male protagonist arriving in a city shaped by strangers, second chances, and unresolved history. Episode 1 opens that beginning, laying groundwork for connections and complications still to unfold.
Gameplay
Players move through narrated scenes and dialogue choices that shape how relationships develop, with a dedicated story mode that removes resource or scheduling pressure in favor of straight reading. An interactive mode is also available for those who want light work-based mechanics alongside the narrative.
Features
- 3D character art paired with animated scenes for key moments
- Choice-driven dialogue that steers how the protagonist connects with others
- Optional interactive mode for players who want light mechanical structure alongside the story
Installation
1. Extract and run.
Changelog
v0.3.0
- 2–2.5 hours of new gameplay (reading dependent)
- More than 1,000 new renders
- 23 animations
- 4 Memory replays
- 43 music tracks
- 79 sound effects
- 3,149 dialogue lines across all branches
- Approximately 17,300 words
- 80 choice menus with 188 individual options
v0.2.1
- Story mode added: deactivates sandbox and money mechanics.
- Interactive mode added: work mechanics will work. If desired, the 100 money cheat can be activated with Shift + m.
- Foreign language confusion bug fixed.