A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux

You run a blog dedicated to urban legends and forgotten myths. When a friend tells you about a place where people have mysteriously vanished across generations, your curiosity takes over.

Drawn to the eerie charm of the area, you stumble upon an old family-run bookstore and meet a mysterious, striking young man who might know more than he lets on.
But wait... was that a cat disappearing around the corner?
Will you follow it?
Some threads, once pulled, can’t be undone.

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Threadening is a Visual Novel Game.
Not exactly disturbing... unless you find the idea of becoming part of a story a little too literal.

Features

  • Awkwardly intense "flirting"
  • Decisions that feel more binding than hardcovers
  • Characters who quote literature at questionable times
  • A setting where the dust isn’t the only thing that lingers
  • ...just an ordinary cat

Consider this your page-turning caution: love may be an open book, but some stories require more than one read before they make sense.


Thanks to all you bookworms who’ve already played the demo! We’re thrilled to announce that the full game is now available for download! 

//Please proceed with caution! This entire experience may cause discomfort. Do not continue if you can’t handle unhealthy obsession, kidnapping, or a touch of body horror.//

Otherwise, we hope you enjoy flipping through the pages of our dusty little bookstore. 

We’d love for you to stay!

StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Rating
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(26 total ratings)
Authorgepellt
GenreVisual Novel
TagsDating Sim, Hand-drawn, Horror, Indie, Romance

Download

Download
threadening_FULL_game-1.0-mac.zip 440 MB
Download
threadening_FULL_game-1.0-pc.zip 445 MB

Development log

Comments

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Coming from the demo however long ago and eagerly awaiting the full release, let me just say, did not disappoint!  I thoroughly enjoyed this game and it's charming art and writing <3  

I will be stuffing Veles into my pocket and taking him home now, please and thank you.

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Oh, you! <3 We’re so happy to hear that for our first project. We’d love for you to bring Veles home from time to time...he still has a few things to do for us. It won’t be the last time you see or hear from him!

If you interested in updates (some extra content OR some lore drop ( ˶˘ ³˘)♡ ) in some sort, consider to look up our socials in the wonderlink, on our profile.

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Oh, well, in light of this joyous news I will hold off on the kidnapping and wait patiently for his return.  I will be peeking in to leave snacks, though.

I'll be sure to check the socials, thank you!

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Realmente me gustó mucho cuando jugué la demo, la historia y la situación del chico con la abuela. Y ahora estoy feliz de porfin poder jugar completo!!! Muchas gracias por tu trabajo :3

Thanks so much for your feedback! We’re really glad you’re enjoying the family dynamic we’ve created. Hope you have a great time exploring further and uncovering your own theories along the way! ◝(ᵔᗜᵔ)◜

Is the true ending supposed to be that short?

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Yes, the true ending is meant to be that way! Without giving away any lore, you could say that all the other endings build up to the true one in some way. It may be the “true” ending… but who’s to say the others didn’t happen too?
( ˶°ㅁ°)!!

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Well, is it okay if I imagine a sixth ending, too?

One where I date, then marry Veles, and we have a baby that takes over the shop for him when we're old?



Without doing the darker part of the job: the 'tradition'.

That's my happy ending, right there!

hi! is MC's gender ambiguous?

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Hi! Yes, the MC's gender is intentionally ambiguous. We provide the worldbuilding as a framework, but beyond that, we want everyone to feel included and free to see the character in whatever way feels right to them. 

(˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)

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That was definitely really interesting and I'll be back for more!

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We're so glad you liked it! We're almost done, and we hope you'll enjoy the rest!(๑•᎑•๑)

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This game is so interesting. I do appreciate being able to pet the cat plus he's very cute. I can't wait to read and discover more!

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Always pet the cat! ₍^. .^₎⟆

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I feel so bad for that poor boy. I hope that I can cheer him up. I really like him already!

We think he'll appreciate you cheering him up. ⸜(。˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

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this looks so interesting!! please i need MOREEE <33

So glad to hear that! We’re very close to finishing up and finalizing the missing endings, so there will be more to discover very soon. ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧

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🤍GREAT GAME🖤

Thanks for giving the game a spotlight. ( ˶°ㅁ°) !!

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Aww I'm glad the chubby cat came with us lol I was worried since it scratched him, also idk if I'm weird lowkey but I enjoyed 'flirting' by bullying him more ngl. I'll def make sure to play the full game <3

 Nah you’re not weird, we think he secretly liked that ‘flirting’ style too ! 
≽ ^ • ⩊ • ^ ≼

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Honestly I thought he was gonna jump me lol I didn't expect his reaction at ALL, other than him i like the story it’s unique and interesting ꒰՞⸝⸝⊃ ·̫ <՞꒱

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Wow, what a demo!  Seriously, this was great and I'm hooked.  Can't wait for the real deal to drop!  My eyes will stay peeled!  10/10

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That’s some serious page-turner energy you’re bringing. Thank you very much ! (╥﹏╥)

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omg this looks interesting!!!!!!!!!!

thank you !!! ⸜(。˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡