Cage of Roses

A gothic visual novel about an arranged marriage and a vampire

ebi-hime · Published by Two and a Half Studios · Released Feb 16, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 211
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 2; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Mar 7, 2025

Free demo available, 2 playing it now: get the demo.

What is Cage of Roses?

A text-based visual novel set in Germany, told through character art and music. You read Meike’s story without making choices: after bandits attack her family’s carriage, she seeks shelter in a forest castle owned by a vampire.

For you if...

+you seek queer themes in a gothic vampire story
+you enjoy slowly paced, detailed storytelling

Not for you if...

−you want decisions that change the story
−you prefer fast-paced stories with concise dialogue

What players say

89% of 211 reviews are positive

Players praise the character art, soundtrack, and central romance. The most common complaint is repetitive, overlong narration; some players also find the ending rushed or unsatisfying.