
Descend under a mountain to the marketplace below, where everything has a price. Meet the four men who can each give you what you need, but beware: they have their own hidden motives and uses for you. OBSCURA is a dark fantasy romance VN that asks how far you'll go to get what you need.
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There's a marketplace under the mountain where anything can be bought and sold. Visitors wear masks to become faceless strangers. It's home to the unscrupulous, the outcast, and the desperate.
You're one of the desperate.
Strangers with their own secrets and ambitions can show you ways through the market. They'll guide you to your goal, but don't trust them to have your best interests at heart.


🔹First chapter available as a demo, second chapter of three available in early access.
🔹Choose the protagonist's name, pronouns, and mask.
🔹Four mysterious love interests.
🔹Over 200k words (70k in the demo, 130k in the early access release)
🔹A dark, mature story with many ways to fail.
🔹Timed choices! Or turn them off for an easier game.
🔹Original music by Cajsa.
🔹Use the default, OpenDyslexic, or Atkinson Hyperlegible font for ease of reading.


Keir - Sarcastic Thief
"When I compliment you — if that ever happens — you’ll know."
Where there is a market, there are thieves. Keir steals to feed hungry mouths, but never forget that to survive at the fringes requires the most ruthless kind of pragmatism.

Cirrus - Humble Priest
"Penance is of the utmost importance here, and I think you'd best keep that soul of yours unblemished."
The church of the Lunar God offers sanctuary to all who come to its doors and Cirrus will give aid to those who request it. But there is no such thing as a gift in the market, and whatever aid Cirrus grants, he will want something in return.

Francesco - Spirited Adventurer
"There are so many sensations I've never felt before, and I'm making it my mission to finally live my life to the fullest!"
Sweet and sun-kissed, people such as him does not typically come to the marketplace. Can you trust this seemingly innocent man, in a place where everyone keeps dark secrets and appearances could be the most misleading of all?

Oleander - Merchant Gadfly
"You want my attention? You've got it, minx. Meet me later and you'll see what that gets you."
A market needs things to sell, and Oleander is happy to provide anything you can ask for, at a price. Hedonic and charming, he makes all his work into games, but he won't say to what end he's playing.

Vesper - Cursed Protagonist
"The people down here have beautiful taste..."
No one goes under the mountain without a good reason. Unfortunately, you have a great reason. Whatever you were aboveground, now is the time to abandon it.
Choose between 3 different masks


All information is available on our website, but in short: show as much of the demo content (Chapter 1) as you like, you may stream paid content freely as long as there is commentary, but VODs of paid content should only show ~20% of the script; this currently comes out to approximately 30-60 minutes of material for Chapter 2 total depending on reading speed.
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Languages: English
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(Spoiler Warning) My obsession with Keir runs so deep it’s consumed my every thought, leaving me feeling lightheaded and electrified. It’s a love so genuine that it makes my nerves buzz, and my soul feels like it’s been stored away in 54 save files, every single one fronted by Keir's image. As a Chinese player tackling my first ever blind playthrough, to encounter such a delectable, addictive, and intense work is truly a supreme glory. For the storyline, I’m desperate to transcribe it by hand and etch it into my soul. The brilliant prose, the flawless character showcase, the thoughtful and intimate aftercare space... and those captivating character illustrations that defy description. Oh my goodness, I need to sing their praises with my spirit. I’d even bargain with the devil to be whisked away into this vivid, enchanting world teeming with mysterious undercurrents. I’ll wait for the updates each day, like the most loyal subject awaiting the latest teasers. Naturally, I hope the studio feels just the right amount of pressure—not too much, but definitely not none!! I love OBSCURA! I love all of you!
OBSCURA is so worth the money. This is without a doubt, the best online novel game that I've played. I especially like Oleander's teasing, and sometimes a bit offensive way of talking. I would say that some of the dark themes are quite in your face during gameplay, so i recommend reading the warning list. I haven't so fare found something that i couldn't play through. sorry for the maybe bad spelling i am dyslexic and english is not my first language.
OML Keir my king, I've played a lot of romance VN's but this definitely stands out and is my favourite at the moment, highly recommend. Love the worldbuilding, need to check out the other routes
Well, I must say it took me one whole chapter to really like the game. When I understood what I was putting myself into at the end of Chapter 1 (Cirrus route........... my god), it finally started to click. And after that Chapter 2 ending... I now crave for more. Like Vesper, I need ANSWERS, NOW! >.< In all seriousness: writing is good, characters have good dynamics together, Vesper is witty and a fun protagonist to play as. The game obviously needs more chapters (pretty please!) but I think it could also use some soft musical ambiance sometimes, though SFX are fine. I'd also like more characters to appear and to interact with despite focusing on a single main character during a route (at least during the one I played). I will play the other routes and see what other mess you have planned for us! EDIT: Okay, I have played all the routes now. All the routes are great and the others don't have the little issues I was pointing out before. I loved them all and I'm super hasty to see the rest of everyone's story! Thank you for this game!
I didnt get it at first since things seemed confusing at first but the more playthrouhs you do, the more you understand and the more you enjoy it, i love love loveeeeeeeeee the art, its so gorgeous. i cant wait for future chapters and i absolutely love the music as well
I'm writing this review as I replay Keir's route for what... the 4th time? Love the big guy. I absolutely love the writing, the setting, the dark serious vibes (with funny shenanigans sometimes), the art, the aftercare menu... The only route I haven't played (yet?) is Cirrus, cause... uh, he's not really my cup of tea? But honestly, I'm also glad it's there, cause I don't think there's a lot of these themes in VNs? And it seems lots of people love him. Also, Vesper's great, the mc absolutely deserves the love. Can't wait for chapters 3, 10/10 would recommend <3
Absolutely love this one and can't wait for the final chapters, especially for Cirrus and Keir. A dark and complex VN that isn't afraid to explore some touchy subject matter. Definitely keeping an eye on this studio
Actually really enjoyed it, was a little put off with the obscured faces before i bought the game but everything is really well written and makes sense the protagonist is quippy which is always great and the story has a dark touch thats explored really well very much a delight so far and i've only finished keir's route can't wait for more
Beautiful art, intriguing stories and characters. Even only playing through one orute so far I am completely captivated. I am so sad theres only two chapters out right now ;-; cannot wait for more. <33
I've only played Kier's route so far, but it was amazing. Cannot wait for chapter 3, esp after the cliff hanger ending of chapter 2, AHHHHH. You've got me hooked, thank you dev team
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