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A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux

As the only survivor of a fallen noble family, you enter the Empire's most dangerous court with one goal in mind: Stay hidden. Uncover the truth. Get out alive.

The court will try to break you, and the men behind the princely masks are not who they seem. Some are more dangerous than you imagined, and some are more human than you expected.

You're not going to let love get in the way, are you? You came here for answers, not to lose yourself in a game you weren't supposed to be playing.


LOVE INTERESTS

Maximilian Windrake (The Crimson Reaper)

Territory after territory fell beneath this fearsome general. The war may be over, but he cannot lay down his armor. He does not converse. He commands. Will you endure his cold judgment, or conquer the conqueror?

Lucian Windrake (The Enigmatic Enchanter)

Beloved by all. Suspicious to anyone paying attention. He seems to know everything, appears everywhere, and asks the questions you can't afford to answer. Can you outsmart his mind games, or will you willingly walk into his cage?

SIDE CHARACTERS

Victoria Rosemoore

If perfection exists, she is it. As the betrothed of the crown prince, she doesn't just get what she wants; she eliminates what she doesn't. Right now, her attention is focused on the one thing she didn't anticipate: you.

Nerissa Valeine

She wears silk and jewels and says very little. In this palace, that means she knows everything. She will warn you of the dangers. Repeatedly. You would be wise to listen.

Amelia Windrake

She is five years old and entirely too good for this palace. Your job is to protect her. But in such a treacherous court, can any child remain unscathed?


♡ Customizable Heroine

You don't just choose your name, the choices you make will shape your personality and determine how the story unfolds.

♡ Two Unique Routes

Two distinct storylines, each hiding secrets the other won't reveal. You'll need to explore both to see the full picture.

♡ 8+ Endings

A happily ever after is not guaranteed. Guillotine, regicide, and revolution are only some of the possible endings.

♡ Spicy Scenes

The princes are very composed in public. They are considerably less composed in private. You didn't hear that from us.

♡ Animated characters & CGs

He won't always tell you what he’s thinking. But watch the way he frowns when you say the wrong name. The clues are there. Don’t blink, you might just miss one.

This game is a true labor of love, born from my passion for otome games. Small Serenity Studio is as indie as it gets: it’s literally just me, a solo developer. I write the story, hand-draw the characters, animate them, code the game, and direct every scene. My wonderful, supportive husband helps with story brainstorming and script editing. The backgrounds come from curated assets at acon3d.com, and the soundtracks are from dova-s.jp.

How You Can Help:

  • Wishlist the game on Steam!
  • Download the demo and give it a try!
  • Enjoyed the demo? Please leave a review, share feedback, rate the game, and recommend it to your friends! 

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your encouragement is what keeps this project alive and thriving. ❤️

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Updated 6 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Rating
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(31 total ratings)
AuthorSmallSerenityStudio
GenreVisual Novel
Made withRen'Py
TagsAmare, Dating Sim, Fantasy, Female Protagonist, josei, Meaningful Choices, Multiple Endings, Otome, Romance, Story Rich
Average sessionA few hours
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Mouse
AccessibilitySubtitles
LinksSteam, Bluesky, Discord

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FatesMasquerade-Demo-2.0-mac.zip 551 MB
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FatesMasquerade-Demo-2.0-pc.zip 558 MB

Development log

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Hey there! Great demo. I loved the live 2D animations and the writing was impeccable for a period piece! Looking forward to the full release, one indie studio to another!

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Thanks for your kind words! 

I see you are also developing a game that's set in the eras of knights and princes. Good luck with your game too!

Do you need help with English to Spanish translation?

I'm doing this as a hobby c:, so don't worry about a monetary compensation so far, if you're interested you can reach me out on Discord!: rogergcgi

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What an amazing update. It really changed the story and I felt like the choices mattered more, and I really got to know the princes better before the choice for the route. It's such an improvement, it got me even more excited for the full game. On steam it mentions 2026, are you still planning to release it this year ?

Thank you so much for the kind words! You've made me very happy!

Yes, I'm working hard towards a late 2026 release. Thanks for your support!

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If only there was an handsome young Pope I would've chew this game up and never spit it out but more over fall its over the rating I love it.

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This isamazing. Are you planning on releasing chunks as you go or just the demo until you've finished the game?

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I am planning to recruit beta players soon to test my game. But it'll be released officially only after finishing the game.

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I had an ABSOLUTE BLAST playing Fate's Masquerade! The art is gorgeous, and I love the live 2D animations (the eyerolling and winking is peak immersion)! I am definitely a Maximilian girlie, I am a sucker for the brooding, cool types, but Lucian is definitely on my radar (because I can't wait to see him drop the charming prince act)!

I cannot wait for the full game!! Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful experience.
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I would be overjoyed if i can purchase the full Game here as well, just in case Steam blocks it immediately, like many other Otome Games.

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Thanks for your comment. Steam blocks otome games? Tell me more! 😲

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Yes, can´t get Men of the Yoshiwara here anyore, they also immedeiately blocked Alaris.

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Is it a regional/country thing? I think some countries have stricter censorship than others. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

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yes, but these only apply for steam

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Just fyi, you could still offer the purchase here to come with a steam key when the time is nigh. Basically, in certain countries, while being unable to access and buy the game via steam itself, you can buy the game via itch io and get a steam key that you then redeem without any issues. Its sort of a bypass LOL. Ive done this myself a few times. Anyway, good luck with the development!!!

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That is a great idea. Thank you :)

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Did you fill out the age rating form in the Steamworks for this game? Shouldn't take that long and will cost you no money.

For example in Germany all games that have yet not managed to fill out their age ratings on Steam get automatically blocked as well as 18+ adult games (sex). This could be simple puzzle physics games that wouldn't need an age rating, but due to laws in Germany everything requires and age rating. Steam just then block a game for my region if no age rating was provided by the developer/publisher. Region access will then be unblocked if the age rating was provided and reviewed.

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Thanks for bringing it to my attention, my game has the required rating entered. :)

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i'm in love with this game, can't wait for more! <3

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I loved it! The game's art is very lovely and is reminiscent of the art style that royalty manhwas have which really helped in creating an immersive world. I also really liked how each scene is very dynamic, with moving characters that makes it feel like I'm watching the scene unfold instead of just reading it, it's very refreshing! The two LIs have different charms to them so I can't pick a favorite yet, but they both definitely interest me. The standout so far is definitely the MC, I loved her! Her design is gorgeous and she has a personality that's easy to root for!

Everything about this game seems intricately made and like a lot of work has been put into it, so the fact that you're a solo dev really surprises me! I wish you luck and I'll be watching this game's development with great interest! <3

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Yes, I’m working on it solo full-time (plus overtime)! Thank you for your kind words!  Encouragements like yours really motivate me and keep me dedicated to bringing this game to life. 💞

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I loved it! Maximillian's my type

Can you name the protagonist?

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Yes, you can customize her first name AND her last name :D

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You now have a new player and i shall try it out soon😝

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I loved it! Maximillian's my type haha.  Great art and animation, superb writing, great music, great story! I felt bad for Amelia and I screamed when the demo ended. I want more!  Great work! I admire that you're a solo dev too and I honestly appreciate the work done on this demo. Thank you for making it. It gave me comfort for a while, so super thank you! I LOVE DRAMAS LIKE THIS OMGDFKSJFKSDKF

Is there a release date/year already? I wishlisted it on Steam!

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Ohh sorry just read on your devlog that it's gonna be released this year..my bad haha. Looking forward to it!

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Thanks so much for your encouraging words!! It means so much to me! 💞

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The demo is absolutely free! I just updated the game file and forgot to tick it's demo. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

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I like the demo so much<3 All the characters look very beautiful and bright. And I fell in love with MC, she's so gorgeous and pretty! Can't wait for the Full Release)

P.S. The game is a little freezing when the character's animation is coming, it's probably cuz of my PC (it happened before in other VN I played) but I want to let u know just in case)

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Thanks so much for your kind words <3. 

Thanks for letting me know about the animation freeze. I'll see what I can do.

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That looks really promising, and the MC is so pretty! Can't wait for the full version! Added the project to my wishlist)

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Thanks for your kind words!

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