When the Night Comes

When the Night Comes is a queer, narrative-driven supernatural visual novel. You play as a renowned Hunter, a creature slayer called to the strange, quiet town of Lunaris to help its Enforcers investigate a series of unsettling, unexplained murders. As you look into the mystery rooted deep in the town, you encounter witches, vampires, demons and Lycans, and may find forbidden love. The story asks whether the creatures of the night are really what you should fear.

Story and choices

The story spans 11 chapters and more than 490,000 words. You can choose your pronouns and play without pursuing romance. The story is linear: selecting a romance does not prevent you from interacting with the rest of the cast, and choosing non-intimate options does not result in punishment. August is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns.

Romances and endings

There are six individual romances and two polyamorous pairings: Finn and Ezra, and Omen and Alkar. The game has multiple endings, both good and bad, and offers over 80 hours of potential gameplay across all possible routes.

Artwork and voice acting

The game includes more than 60 collectible illustrations, a codex with character backstories and lore, and partial voice acting with over 2,000 voiced lines. The voice cast includes Gideon Emery as Finn, Ione Butler as Piper, Jonah Scott as August, Jalen Cassell as Alkar, Adam Faison as Ezra, Chris Patton as Omen and Cyrus Nematti as Harry. The new version also features new artwork and an improved UI.

Post-game content

Three post-game DLCs unlock after you complete the main game.