By the Vine

By the Vine is a Christian-themed farming visual novel about Calum, who moves to his best friend’s farm after burning down his own house. There, he adjusts to a new life alongside five other young Cloats as they build up the farm and uncover the mysteries of their world, Edonis.

The world of Edonis

Edonis is home to the Cloats, a people whose abilities vary according to their genetics. A curse causes Cloats to become feral whenever they commit a misdeed. The world also contains distinctive creatures and nations with different ways of life.

Story and characters

The story follows six young Cloats as they face challenges and stick together like a family. Some characters and side stories explore Christian themes, including whether characters hold to their values during difficult times. The story is linear, with no branching paths or choices, and is fully voiced. Each main character except Nolan has an unlockable side story that explores their life and motivations.

Farm and café

As you progress through the story, you unlock parts of the farm, where you can feed and interact with farm animals to gather ingredients. Unlocking the farm also opens the café, where you use those ingredients to make cake and shake recipes.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack has a smooth 90s feel.