
Why Do People Want to Die? Why Don't People Want to Die? This is a story about a group of girls in a world that exists in limbo between life and death. Embark on a dramatic real-time tactical adventure.
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Why do people want to die...
Why don't people want to die...
In this world, opposites intertwine— cuteness and grotesqueness, hope and despair, life and death.
Those who yearn for death, yet cannot bring themselves to it, arrive at the Interworld suspended between life and death.
This is the story of Mitsu Mao, a girl clinging to life who gets lost in this Interworld, and those she meets there who have desired death.
The game consists of an adventure part, where you explore the Interworld, and a real-time tactical part, where you strategically defeat the monsters blocking Mao's path with her allies.
Embark on a dramatic real-time tactical adventure.


A World Between Life and Death
Trapped between worlds, in a realm where those who long for death yet can't find. Here, our protagonist, Mitsu Mao, who clings desperately to life, finds herself lost.
She soon learns that the Interworld is made up of multiple floors, and that reaching the topmost one might allow her to return to the real world. Driven by her desire to return, Mao begins her perilous climb. Along the way, Mao encounters several people who had wished for death, each burdened by their own tragic past.
As she speaks with them, she is forging bonds, uncovering their stories, and perhaps even altering their fates. Their lives intertwine with hers, shaping her understanding of life, death, and the mysteries of this world.
Embark on a moving adventure through a world teetering on the brink. Experience a dramatic tale of hope and despair, life and death.



Voice: Tomoyo Takayanagi
A strong protagonist and an anomaly in the Interworld
since she was brought there even though she is longing for life
more than anything else.

Voice: Yuina Itou
The guide of the Interworld.
Her true nature and incredible unique character remain a mystery.

Voice: Kana Yuuki
A "beautiful" lady and Mao's first encounter in the Interworld.
A woman who is possessed by the fear of growing old.

Voice: Akiho Suzumoto
A pure, childlike soul who seems out of place in the Interworld.
A girl longing for love more than anything else.

Voice: Yuki Tanaka
A surprisingly sensible person who feels like she would not belong in the Interworld.
A woman who is resenting illness more than anything else.

Voice: Eri Yukimura
A selfish person who stays true to herself, even in the Interworld.
A girl possessed by desire.

Voice: Kiyono Yasuno
A girl who is both closest to and furthest from the Interworld.
A girl utterly consumed by death.

Adventure Part
A story of joy and sorrow unfolds between Mao, Bikke, and the people they meet in the Interworld.
The choices you make shape Mao’s relationship with the other characters, the course of the story, and even the future of each character.
Tactical part
Hordes of monstrous creatures roam the in-between world, seeking to drag Mao and her companions down with them. Utilize a variety of skills, tactics, summoning abilities, and strategic teamwork to overcome these obstacles and continue your quest to reach the real world.
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Stats
All-time low is the lowest price we've recorded for this game since we started tracking it.
Languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese**languages with full audio support
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 21 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
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Very unique and interesting visual novel. It deserved way more attention at launch. It tells an engaging adventure about a land where people go when they can’t decide whether they want to live or die, stuck between life and death. It brings up heavy topics, like whether or not it’s okay for someone to choose to die. The characters in it have great chemistry, with a decent amount of funny banter between them. The character development is also pretty great, especially on the good route, where you save everyone and they overcome their past traumas and decide to live and move on. As for the RTS RPG segments, they were fun, if a little short. I’d say they make up about 10–20% of the game time, so it’s mostly a visual novel. Solid 7/10.
GilGul is part visual novel, part real-time strategy combat with light RPG elements. It really is an indie hidden gem and I hope it gets the attention it deserves! I really enjoyed the writing, mood and the character development. The story mixes light funny elements with darker themes to great effect. The strategy aspect of the gameplay is also very well done. The balance is sometimes a bit unequal, but when the more challenging fights come up, it's always a lot of fun to try and come up with an adequate strategy, tweaking the character builds, etc. All in all, I would fully recommend this game to players who are looking for a great story, for fans of visual novels, and fans of strategy games. Special mention to the soundtrack, especially the battle themes, that kept things fresh and engaging!
GiLGuL is one of those indie games that surprises you with how much heart it carries. The gameplay itself is simple, but it works well as a backdrop for the story, which is clearly the star of the show. The voice acting is excellent and brings a lot of weight to the characters, making the emotional moments feel genuine. The writing can feel a little raw, but that actually adds to its honesty, It feels like a story told straight from the heart rather than something over-polished. If you’re looking for a heartfelt, emotional journey with strong performances and a unique atmosphere, you should give it GiLGuL try.
結論:かなりニッチな内容の作品であり、希少な仏教哲学ADVゲームである。 (私はあるシーンで泣いた) ※ジャンルとしてはシミュレーション+ARPGですが、詳しくはゲーム性へ。 物語性: 物語は各章毎に登場するキャラクターが何故間世にやってきたかが語られます。 ファンタジーではあるが現代劇である以上、何故そうなったのかが想像しやすく共感しやすい。 その代わり、実際の社会や身近に起こり得そうな陰鬱な過去が描写されるので、 そのドロドロとした背景が精神的に来る。 そこが現代劇ファンタジーとしての長所と短所かもしれない。 また、物語のテーマとしてもニッチな内容であり、 この物語は日本仏教哲学的な解釈で物語が構成されています。 仏教哲学で物語が紡がれるのは大変珍しく、それだけでも希少ではあるのですが、 アジア圏ならともかく、その他の海外勢に理解しやすいかと問われれば... しかし、ある意味この解釈は他の作品の主人公に対しても当てはまり、 ・何故主人公はこんなにつらい状況に追いやられるのか? ・主人公と関りを持った人々が救わていく理由 という観点でも、新たな知見になるのではないかと感じています。 キャラクター: 各キャラが何故間世にやってきたのか?をかなりドロドロと黒く深くまとわりつくように描かれているので、 そのキャラの容姿・過去・未来も含めて魅力的に描かれている。 また、全編フルボイスで物語が進み、各声優陣の魅せ場もあるので、とても推せる! もっとファンアートが増えてほしい作品である! ※私の推しは美玖さん!+ 友里愛+楓さんの3人の関係がとても大好きです! ゲーム性: どのルートで拠点を攻めるか? 現在の状況を考えながら、仲間がおかしな行動をしていないか?にも気を配りながら選んだ4つのスキルで魑魅魍魎を倒して進むSLG要素とARPGが組み合わさった作品。 もし敵が強くて先に進めない!と感じたら、一番経験値の稼げるステージに戻って速攻クリアしてLVを上げていけば、拠点をバフだらけにして力押しで勝てます。(極論) 今作のゲーム性において一番重要なことは、1週目(特にバトル)を楽しむこと! マルチエンド作品の為、周回する事になりますが、 2週目からはバトルをものすごく端折ることが出来ます! なので、1週目のバトルは戦略練ったりしながら楽しんでいただきたい! そういった意味で、バトル(ゲーム性)はオマケと考えてしまう... 正直、2週目からはADV作品として見た方が良いかと。 まとめ: インディーゲームであり、知名度が大変低く、そして作品テーマがかなりニッチでもある為、現状でSteamレビューが大変少なくファンアートも少ない... そんな作品ですが… 私は絵が描けないのにこの作品のファンアートを描いています。 ぎるぐるのファンアートを増やす為、たとえ落書き程度のレベルであっても描き続けています。 むしろ、この作品がもっと知られてファンアートが増えてほしいから! そんな理由で絵を描き始めました... 作品としては本当にニッチです... でも、だからこそ... この作品に魅せられて絵を描きだした人もいる、そんな作品です。
Really great game that definitely deserves more attention. There's lots of things to love about it, but the story and characters are especially good.
Really fun and interesting game so far (chapter 3)
Haven't actually started the game, but for a game that advertises with English and multiple language support, starting the game in default Japanese (I assume?) rather than a language selection screen is a very bad choice. I stumbled my way through the menu and found the option cause I know how general game menu design works, but a lot of people will not figure it out before just refunding.
ノベルの合間にミニゲームが付いているようなゲーム。ミニゲームの手触りはわりと好きでした。値段的にはセールのときに買いたいですね。自分はローンチセールで買いました。
I'm into the storyline of the game!
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