The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass

Mystery visual novel about untangling strange events inside a sealed tower

Trinitite Team · Released May 6, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 299
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 2; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 1 year ago; Apr 21, 2025

What is The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass?

This mystery visual novel follows eight people trapped in Ashiya Tower when smoke triggers emergency shutters during a gemstone exhibit. You read through the events, take notes, and search earlier passages for clues as unnatural events unfold inside the tower.

For you if...

+you enjoy piecing together complex mysteries without much guidance
+you like revisiting earlier dialogue to test theories
+you want a long, single-player visual novel

Not for you if...

−you prefer mysteries that provide clear hints
−you dislike long stretches of dense reading
−you want a brisk opening before the mystery develops

What players say

87% of 299 reviews are positive

Players praise the intricate mystery, its time-travel logic, and the tools for searching past text and taking notes. Some find the opening long and confusing, while others say the later explanations become overly complicated.