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Alaris

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99%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
99% User Score Based on 73 reviews

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Alaris is a single player casual simulation game with fantasy, romance and anime themes. It was developed by Crescence Studio and was released on September 19, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A global crisis that only continues to escalate. A dangerous run-in with a shadowy stranger. And a mysterious word that won't stop gnawing at you. How does everything tie together? And what role could you possibly play in all of this? Enter a world of magic—of Fae and Dragon.

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99%Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews
story37 positive mentions
  • Engaging and unique story with deep worldbuilding revealed through multiple distinct routes, encouraging replayability.
  • Beautiful and immersive art, backgrounds, UI, and a delightful soundtrack that complement the fantasy atmosphere.
  • Well-developed characters and love interests with thoughtful romance progression and compelling voice acting.
  • Some character sprites are less polished compared to other art elements, which can be distracting at times.
  • Plot and lore revelations are unevenly distributed across routes, with a few feeling less satisfying or underdeveloped.
  • Minor interface and technical issues such as occasional voice line cutoffs, slow log loading, and a somewhat clumsy message system.

  • story

    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    39% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 3% negative mentions

    The story of this visual novel is widely praised for its depth, compelling worldbuilding, and emotionally engaging romance, with each route offering unique perspectives that gradually reveal the overarching plot. Players enjoy the well-written characters, meaningful choices, and integration of romance into the storyline, though some note that full understanding requires playing multiple routes and that this can feel like a chore. Overall, the narrative is considered one of the best in the genre, captivating and rewarding for those who explore all its facets.

    • “Genuinely one of the best visual novels I've played; so much depth to the worldbuilding and a very compelling story.”
    • “The fantasy worldbuilding is intricate enough to be interesting, but straightforward enough to be easy to follow; the characters are written in distinct and charming ways, and I like the way each progressive conflict ties together into a larger story.”
    • “Each route does a great job of following the overarching plot without being repetitive.”
    • “This is one of those games where, instead of story information being scattered between all the routes or fully revealed in all the routes, you only get to know all the important information about the worldbuilding and the main character's backstory in one particular route.”
    • “I'm excited to play the other routes to get all of the main character's backstory but, on the other hand, it does feel like a bit of a chore to do so much for the 'complete' story.”
    • “Now I'm writing this without having experienced anyone else's route yet: Fenir's ending doesn't explore much in terms of a resolution for the world story.”

  • graphics

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    47% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful, unique art style that complements the gentle, fantasy world, with detailed character sprites, engaging visual expressions, and well-designed UI. Though some players noted differences between cover art and in-game sprites and occasional audio inconsistencies, these did not detract from the overall experience. The elegant visuals, combined with thoughtful color adjustments and captivating CGs, create an immersive and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere well-loved by players.

    • “The changing expressions and visuals during conversations keep things fresh and engaging, plus the extra focus on art during important moments adds a lot of weight.”
    • “The game graphics and CGs are quite splendid and detailed, with satisfying choices and impactful character expressions.”
    • “The general aesthetic — including the style of the text, dialogue boxes, animations, etc. — is elegant and magical.”
    • “The art style is certainly different from the one typically seen in trending visual novels - the character sprites are rendered in a different style from the cover art, for instance.”
    • “The characters are all very pretty, too, but they're drawn in a unique art style that took some getting used to when I first booted up the game.”
    • “The general aesthetic (like the style of the text, dialogue boxes, animations, etc.) is elegant and magical.”

  • music

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    53% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The music in Alaris is widely praised for its beauty, emotional resonance, and ability to enhance immersion, with many players spending significant time enjoying the soundtrack separately. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as phenomenal and divine, complementing the game's art and storytelling perfectly. Overall, the music is a standout feature that greatly enriches the game's atmosphere.

    • “Big ups to faefield and peter reid jones because this soundtrack is phenomenal!”
    • “The story-telling, characters, background, music, voice lines, everything is beautifully done.”
    • “The beautiful backgrounds and soundtrack make Alaris so immersive.”
    • “Actively tried to cause problems on purpose and all I could manage to do was get two songs to play at once by scrolling back and forth.”

  • emotional

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional impact of the game is profound, evoking deep feelings reminiscent of classic visual novels, with beautifully written romantic and heartwarming scenes that genuinely move players. The story's heartfelt and fantastical narrative engages the heart, eliciting both joy and tears, while fostering a strong sense of community among passionate fans. Some character backstories, like Kayn’s, offer potential for even deeper emotional resonance.

    • “Alaris has made me feel emotions I had not felt since playing my first visual novel around 10 years ago.”
    • “If you are looking to spend some time in an inclusive, wholesome, fantastical, and beautiful universe full of heartfelt tales, please stop on by and join us.”
    • “It isn't too often one gets my heart beating the way it did... while also making me want to cry.”

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for being easy to understand and navigate, with a fun and unique personality mechanic that enhances player engagement without overwhelming them. Reviews highlight smooth, bug-free mechanics and an immersive experience that encourages exploring multiple story routes. Overall, the gameplay receives high marks for its balance of simplicity and depth.

    • “I also think the personality mechanic is very fun; it might help you learn a little something about how others see you... or just serve as a nifty game mechanic that doesn't overload the player with choices!”
    • “Gameplay: easy to understand and navigate.”
    • “In summary: easy, non-bugged gameplay with some preferences.”

  • humor

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is generally enjoyable, with funny moments, charming interactions, and witty dialogue, especially during flirtatious or bold choices. However, some modern-sounding dialogue occasionally feels out of place, and certain plot elements can stretch believability, slightly affecting the comedic impact. Overall, the humor effectively enhances player engagement and enjoyment.

    • “The voice acting is great and the ability to text with the love interests is cute, and there are some funny moments and interactions between the love interests.”
    • “I accidentally, on my first run, had a lot of charisma, and I was laughing at how many times I accidentally either ended up flirting with a character or was able to carry out some very bold actions.”
    • “There were so many moments where I was kicking my feet, smiling, and definitely laughing.”

  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability, driven by its compelling characters, engaging world-building, and multiple romance options. Players are encouraged to revisit the story to explore different paths and relationships, enhancing overall enjoyment. Fans of sci-fi/fantasy visual novels will find its replay value particularly rewarding.

    • “It's very replayable and seems to encourage going through again.”
    • “The characters and interesting world building are definitely strengths, and if you like a visual novel with replayability, this is your thing.”
    • “If you're in the market to play a sci-fi / fantasy visual novel with a compelling plot, engaging romance options, and significant replay value, I recommend checking out Alaris.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is notably strong, with interesting and visually distinct character designs, especially among the fae, allowing personalities to shine through. Fenir's route, in particular, showcases excellent character growth.

    • “Character design is interesting, particularly of the fae, and you can pick out personality for the most part by looking at them.”
    • “Although I can't speak to the personality quirks of all the Lis, Fenrir had great character development throughout his route.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being cozy, creating a warm and inviting environment for players.

    • “The atmosphere of the game itself is very cozy.”
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Alaris is a casual simulation game with fantasy, romance and anime themes. Common tags for Alaris include indie, lgbtq+, magic, early access, 2d and others.

Alaris is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Alaris was released on September 19, 2025.

Alaris was developed by Crescence Studio.

Alaris has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Alaris for its story.

Alaris is a single player game.

Similar games include Bewitching Sinners, Love Curse: Find Your Soulmate, Gilded Shadows, Scarlet Hollow, Royal Alchemist and others.