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When The Night Comes

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2021

Should you play it?

When The Night Comes is a queer, narrative-driven, supernatural visual novel.

What works

  • Inclusive character and romance options including polyamory and non-binary pronouns
  • Strong voice acting and art style
  • Engaging and well-written story with rich lore
  • Multiple romance routes with emotional depth
  • Replayability and comfort game appeal

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear story with limited branching
  • Some inconsistent art styles
  • Minor technical issues with ui and skipping
  • Limited character customization for mc
  • Some romance pacing and writing issues

What to play next

Top picks

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  • Highschool Romance

  • Find Love or Die Trying

  • Trap Genesis

  • Seduce Me 2: The Demon War

  • Komorebi

  • Love Ribbon

  • Mystic Destinies: Serendipity of Aeons

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Hidden Gems

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  • Kanon

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When The Night Comes: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy.

Last update: 27/07/2026