BAD END

Horror visual novel about a game rumored to kill players

Arai Koh Create Office · Published by YOX-Project · Released Nov 25, 2015

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 336
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 week ago; Oct 21, 2026
Minimum PC: 1280x720; 4 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is BAD END?

This short visual novel follows Kyuuhei Inui as he plays a mysterious game to investigate his best friend's death. You read the story and make choices that lead to different endings.

For you if...

+you enjoy anime-style characters and urban-legend horror

Not for you if...

−you prefer action-heavy games over text-driven storytelling

What players say

82% of 336 reviews are positive

Players praise the mystery's premise. Common complaints include predictable writing, limited scares, and endings that feel cheap or unsatisfying.

Screenshots and trailer

BAD END system requirements

Minimum: 1280x720, 4 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 11 / 10
Processor: AMD Ryzen series, Intel Core i series, or equivalent
Graphics: 1280x720, 32-bit colors, Vertex Shader 2.0, Pixel Shader 2.0
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 338 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does BAD END have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does BAD END run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 14
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain.

Does BAD END use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam