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MAMIYA
Developer Kenkou Land
MAMIYA is a captivating, dark mystery visual novel in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world. From the Steam store page
214 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 24, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
93
LovedLoved
137 positive · 11 negative
95% range 87–96%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 137 | 11 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 13 | 0 | 49 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
154 of 165 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
93% recommend · 142 yes, 11 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 153 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (483 of 537 positive).
Players praise MAMIYA for its dark, existential story and deep character writing. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note the ending is locked behind paid DLC, which they criticize. [4][5] Many recommend the game for its emotional impact and unique male-focused cast. [1][6][7]
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- [4]
Warning: The ending is paywalled behind a $20 DLC. The base game is 2/3 of the story. Natsume dies… but he doesn’t exactly end up in heaven. Instead, he wakes up in an endless library and is assigned the job of a “Spectator.” His task is to read through countless books – each representing a unique universe – and select the “true end” among all its drafts and variations. But Natsume wasn’t supposed to have his …
- [1]
Mamiya awaits in the Trichiliocosm MAMIYA has been on my radar ever since it was announced a few months ago. It's rare to get a visual novel with an almost all-male cast that isn't yaoi, so that piqued my interest, as I'm tired of anime girls all the time. But what cemented it was a promise of a dark apocalyptic theme with existentialism at its core. Even with all this, MAMIYA was still a surprise and managed to …
- [2]
One of the most simultaneously simple and complex stories I've read, I started playing with no idea what to expect and even now can't think of a comprehensive way to explain the plot. In essence it's a quite realistic portrayal of diverse struggles in life and adaption to them, with a heavy focus laying on escapism and the importance of human connections. The characters are really well-written and have a good amount …
- [6]
If you're wondering whether to buy this game or not and are looking at the reviews for guidance: this is your sign. It is honestly criminal how niche this game is for something so fantastic. If you're a fan of stuff like Zero Escape, or Kotaro Uchikoshi games in general, I think you'd absolutely love this one. Where do I even begin... MAMIYA is one of those games that will stay with me forever. Hell, I don't usually …
- [3]
MAMIYA is one of the most interesting and thought provoking VN I’ve ever read. The complex intertwining of fates among all of the characters explore the diverse ways that trauma can affect any of us. Even though the pacing can be fast and confusing at times, it is wonderful to see how everyone’s gates connect to each other at the end. The story is set in the year before the end of the world. It begins by allowing …
Summarised from 34 of the 216 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked MAMIYA talk about excellent emotional writing and character depth; those who didn't talk about ending is paywalled behind a $20 DLC. Which matters more to you?
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neutral · AI labelView post →Mamiya awaits in the Trichiliocosm MAMIYA has been on my radar ever since it was announced a few months ago. It's rare to get a visual novel with an almost all-male cast that isn't yaoi, so that piqued my interest, as I'm tired of anime girls all the time. But what cemented it was a promise of a dark apocalyptic theme with existentialism at its core. Even with all this, MAMIYA was still a surprise and managed to exceed my expectations with layers upon layers of meaning, while never losing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →gay people break up and always make it everyone's problem
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →soon after i bought the game i learned that that they released a switch version with full voice acting. the devs didn't say anything about adding it to the pc version, so buyers interested in this game DO NOT GET THIS VERSION, unless you want to support devs scamming consumers into getting 2 copies of the same game for "exclusive content"
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Warning: The ending is paywalled behind a $20 DLC. The base game is 2/3 of the story. Natsume dies… but he doesn’t exactly end up in heaven. Instead, he wakes up in an endless library and is assigned the job of a “Spectator.” His task is to read through countless books – each representing a unique universe – and select the “true end” among all its drafts and variations. But Natsume wasn’t supposed to have his memories intact after death, and he sure wasn’t supposed to get assigned the fate of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ooe releases on Switch on December 24 A detective BL game by ADELTA. The port is developed by dramatic create (Hashihime, MAMIYA) • New story episode • EN translation (confirmed not to be MTL) • Hinode's VA: Murase Ayumu (Hinata in Haikyu, Aki in Chainsaw Man)
neutral · AI labelView post →cringetober 2025 - indie game Older wip that I scrapped and restarted. Play Mamiya a Shared Illusion of the World's End to be emotionally destroyed! It's fun! #mamiyavn
positive · AI labelView post →Ooe to receive a Switch port A detective BL game by ADELTA (Hashihime). The port is developed by dramatic create (Hana Awase, MAMIYA) • VA for Hinode • "Another Episode" scenario • JP/EN/CN/KR 2026
neutral · AI labelView post →We've localized the demo of #TIMEMOON into English! Please check it out if you're visiting #BitSummit13th! TIMEMOON is MAMIYA dev Kenkou Land's new game where you drive a time machine taxi on the moon! 🚕🌕
neutral · AI labelView post →Visual novel TIMEMOON will have a playable demo at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto from May 22 to 24. The game is developed by Kenkou Land, who also developed MAMIYA - A Shared Illusion of the World's End. Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3305750/... News: drecom-creators-studio.com/news-en/PG1B...
neutral · AI labelView post →Kenkou Land announces TIMEMOON A new game from the creators of MAMIYA and Lemures Blue no Gozen 2 Ji follows a cab driver on the moon. It is a time‐travel mystery about the president's assassination. Release date TBA.
neutral · AI labelView post →I often have a lot to say when I have dissatisfactions about a game, yet when I truly enjoy something I feel like I don't have much to say (that is, until I start writing about it). MAMIYA is one of these games, and it is one that will stay with me long after I finish playing. I initially was not going to write a review as I didn’t have a clear idea of what to say, but I felt that this game deserved a thorough review. I was first introduced to the developer (KenkouLand, or Kokoroten) through…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →MAMIYA received a free update A new bonus scenario can be found after finishing the entire game Kokoro Ten: "The additional stories included in this update were written as a token of my gratitude to each and every one of you who has played MAMIYA"
neutral · AI labelView post →At the time I’m writing this review I have yet to experience MAMIYA fully and to completion. I’ve seen all its endings (and not endings, for that matter); however, there are still some stories and details to uncover in three more not-exactly-routes closely related to three more characters (whose existence is a bit spoilery). I will absolutely read everything that is there to read, and I mean everything, because each and every word of MAMIYA is a heavenly treasure I hold very close to my heart.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Applied for a Refund After One Hour BUT... This review is dedicated the real amazing steam support guy/girl who rejected my refund request. This game is super epic and he saved me from buying the game again or missing out on a great mystery game. So kudos to him! Well from the basic looks you can't expect much from the cover of this one, but within the dark post apocalyptic atmosphere lies a very dark story about bonds, mental health, sexuality and friendships. You dont know who you are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →congratulations on being the only game to have natsume souichirou
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the most simultaneously simple and complex stories I've read, I started playing with no idea what to expect and even now can't think of a comprehensive way to explain the plot. In essence it's a quite realistic portrayal of diverse struggles in life and adaption to them, with a heavy focus laying on escapism and the importance of human connections. The characters are really well-written and have a good amount of depth, plus in general the story feels very poignant and profound. Then the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m off today but decided I’d throw my F5 and Mamiya 7 in a bag and shoot a game on film for for first time in a few years. Let’s see how it goes. Holler if you see me! 😆
neutral · AI labelView post →Maybe the real MAMIYA was the friends we made along the way
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TIMEMOON is receiving an EN translation for the demo A new game from the creators of MAMIYA. The full translation wasn't announced yet, but Fruitbat Factory returned to work on the demo. It will be available at BitSummit A time‐travel mystery following a cab driver on the moon
neutral · AI labelView post →almost entirely incomprehensible and locking the ending behind an additional payment is actually crazy but hilarious. feels like it wants to say something but manages to say nothing at all
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a story about suffering in modern society and trying to look for love and redemption before the world ends - mamiya focuses on multiple characters with a myriad of ugly but relatable feelings. filled with heart but never overly melodramatic, the text/dialogue gets straight to the point making it an easy read, accompanied by a large amount of character art and gorgeous cgs that make the work stand out. [update: story gets more convoluted and less grounded in the 2nd half/dlc but as a whole, this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finished setting up our booth for Comic Con Finland! You can find us in the Heroes Game Hub after doors open at 12! Play our games on Steam Deck or Switch to get a Mamiya sticker, or bring a plushie friend home!
neutral · AI labelView post →Target Audience: Those with a soul Summary: To say that Mamiya brings out the best in emotional writing that tugs at your heartstrings is like saying that EA brings the worst out of monetization strategies. Mamiya may have supernatural elements and interesting twists within its 15 hours of story. With strong characters who you connect with almost immediately, to dark themes that really dive into some interesting subjects without any fear, Mamiya is something that I really don't want to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →HALF FRAME CAMERA WORLD CUP #hfcwc26 Match 025 Group A Mamiya Myrapid vs Belomo Agat 18 Game open for 24h. Reply with your winner to contribute to the result, or just post relevant pictures below. But above all, have fun! 🎞️📷✊
neutral · AI labelView post →HALF FRAME CAMERA WORLD CUP #hfcwc26 Match 002 Group A Yashica Sequelle vs Mamiya Myrapid Game open for 24h. Reply with your winner to contribute to the result, or just post relevant pictures below. But above all, have fun! 🎞️📷✊
neutral · AI labelView post →Uninspired writing and translation from the bit I played, attempts to start in media res but still has a glacial pace, and apparently the end of the story is locked behind a $20 DLC. No thanks.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TO EXPERIENCE THE FULL STORY YOU MUST BUY THE DLC DOOMSDAY DREAMS AS WELL (PS: My time played isn't correct, I've probably spent 35 hours on Mamiya) Have you played Disco Elysium? Did you love the infamous scene in the bunker, deep in your dreams? Have you played Subahibi? Did you feel less conflicted about it than me (yet are still haunted by it years after reading it in a positive way), or even better, loved it? Have you played Who's Lila? Do you want to be haunted for the rest…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I hope youre all excited for when I get my hands on this game and make your Miis interact with Rance and Mamiya Takuji on my island
neutral · AI labelView post →MAMIYA is one of the most interesting and thought provoking VN I’ve ever read. The complex intertwining of fates among all of the characters explore the diverse ways that trauma can affect any of us. Even though the pacing can be fast and confusing at times, it is wonderful to see how everyone’s gates connect to each other at the end. The story is set in the year before the end of the world. It begins by allowing the players explore the story of four characters: Kikuchi Ryou, Toujou Minato,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're wondering whether to buy this game or not and are looking at the reviews for guidance: this is your sign. It is honestly criminal how niche this game is for something so fantastic. If you're a fan of stuff like Zero Escape, or Kotaro Uchikoshi games in general, I think you'd absolutely love this one. Where do I even begin... MAMIYA is one of those games that will stay with me forever. Hell, I don't usually write reviews for games, so this really tells you how much I enjoyed it that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When I tell people about this game (which is all I've been doing for the past week after playing it), when they ask what it's about, I say: Do you know the story of the sun and the north wind? It's one of Aesop's fables (my favorite, in fact, established well prior to this game), and if you've never read it before, you can easily read it with a quick search for it. The sun and the north wind are bickering over which is the stronger, and a traveler comes along. The sun and the wind decide on a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I opened Steam, saw MAMIYA on the home page, admired the art, read the synopsis, and bought it after scanning over the reviews there were at the time. So, if there is someone that hasn’t played it, yet they’re reading reviews like I did and doesn’t want to be spoiled in any way, I’m going to try with all my heart to convince you to buy it and experience it. So, yes, no spoilers ahead. The reason MAMIYA caught my attention at first was the art, there is a screenshot in the section above were…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is more of a neutral review, I wish there was a button for those in the steam store. Gonna be brief: I feel the 3rd part was kind of weaker in comparison to first and second parts of the game, and I believe, that in novels the end part matters very significantly. Here, well, It was kind of disappointing, the whole mystery behind the MAMYA origin and why the events unfold the way they do in the later part, it felt, well, artificial. The first two parts were gold for VN, but because of ch3,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a visual novel game with multiple paths, but all stories lead to the same conclusion. There are lots of sprite variations and nice-looking CGs, which is a bit surprising for a project this size. The mystery starts out interesting enough, but winds up bogged down by annoying tropes (this game isn't BL but it believes in their beliefs, and regurgitates a lot of the standard genre tropes) and overcomplicating the story without really meaning to say anything with it. I was really enjoying…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →gay people really DO break up and make it everyones problem.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →MAMIYA is one of those few games you come across that sticks with you after finishing. The art, the music, the characters...everything about it builds into something that feels so much more. I still don't know how to fully convey how I strongly I feel about this game. From the moment you begin the game you are greeted with the words "Natsume died" and branch off into meeting 4 of Natsume's close friends after his funeral. These characters have nothing in common with the exception of their dead…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i would die for natsume souichirou
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The finale is finally here. I probably gonna think about this game for a long time. Why, you ask? I don't remember. I forgot.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Before I go deeper into it, “Mamiya” is not suitable for unstable individuals, it deals with very serious topics and the overall tone is extremely depressing, the game is full of potentially triggering content with no way to skip it. You have to play all sides of FallDown, and should play all of DownFall if you really want to know everything, so you will run into tons of heavy topics that aren’t easily digestible for psychologically wounded people. Hopelessness is a central theme. What is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full review (including score): https://youtu.be/XIgO_s4z6xY Summarized review below! I feel like most of the visual novels we get nowadays are either high school romcoms or just hentai. It’s only occasionally that you get something like MAMIYA, a dark visual novel that deals with topics like existential dread and the apocalypse. Note: Trimmed review to fit character limit, check video for full version! Story: I’ll start by clarifying that this game is weird. It is the kind of visual novel…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Switch port of MAMIYA is out Natsume: Fukuyama Jun Mamiya: Kaji Yuuki Originally a doujin game in which a group of young men struggle against existential dread before the end of the world It's available in Japanese, English, and Chinese
neutral · AI labelView post →Haven't finished playing yet, but here are my thoughts.. The DLC is definitely essential if you want to read til the ending. So, here is what I understand so far, each person in their own route has their "Mamiya", a being only they can see. But I am not so sure whether if they are good or bad. (I am using "they" because Mamiya does not have a specific gender, sometimes they are even invisible) MINI SPOILERS So like the intro mentioned, Natsume died, so his friends went to his funeral, the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Does anyone have or know where I can find this artwork of Mamiya from the ArcSys Fist of the North Star game in better quality?
neutral · AI labelView post →Morichika Haruki has a special place in my heart
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've bought this game because I thought it would be interesting to play a VN with pre-dominantly male characters that is neither BL nor Otome. Despite having no voicelines, MAMIYA really did well in characterization as all of the characters are full of personality with layers of different sides of their story which you will learn as you progress through the game, which combined with the great visuals, really allow you to be invested in each story. The OSTs are some of the best I'd heard in a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Received a review copy from Fruitbat Factory. I've only played the Japanese version, so I can't comment on the English translation. (CW for the games: flashing images that can't be turned off, suicide, gender dysphoria) MAMIYA is an ongoing series of doujin visual novels created by Kenkou Land. There are two parts released so far -- DownFall and FallDown -- but from what I can gather the third game (and possibly the finale) is still being developed. The artist of the game is the programmer…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted to like this game. The visuals are great, the music suits the events well, and the real-life struggles that the characters go through (excluding Keito) are relatable. The story lost me with Suou Keito's backstory and with all of the metaphysical elements. There are characters who do heinous things to children and they barely do anything to apologize for their actions. The arcs where characters pushed past their grief and trauma were poignant, but they were blunted by the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What VNs have you been playing recently?. Just wanted to hear what the community is into! I mainly like mystery and romance VNs, and recently played episode 0 (the demo) of [*of the Devil*](https://vndb.org/v37866) (which I loved and I instantly bought episode 1) and played the demo for [*Urban Myth Dissolution Center*](https://vndb.org/v53545) (visually impressive but the story and MC didn't catch me). Apart from that I'm very slowly working through [*Mamiya*](https://vndb.org/v37150), on my…
neutral · AI labelView post →Day 143 of Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star. DLC day! Can't recommend it at this price if you don't use the game daily like me. Minigames aren't my favorite. But it's worth it for the new music and costumes. Mamiya now has a cowgirl fit. #NintendoSwitch
neutral · AI labelView post →The simplistic main menu, the barebones game settings that didn't even feature a full-screen option, the lack of voiceover and all the other bells and whistles you usually expect to see in a VN... All that initially made me think the game wasn't looking too bright. But once I started playing... Oh my god, yes. Finally, a visual novel that doesn't waste your time by throwing dozens of hours of useless ecchi/comedy/slice-of-life content at you, and instead hooks you into its unique, interesting…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →MAMIYA is definitely up there on my favorite Visual Novels list. The characters and themes explored in this VN are truly amazing. Everything is just seemingly so dark, depressing, and hopeless. The characters deal with the following: (Which may also be a trigger warning for some people, so if you are not in the best head space I would advise you proceed with caution.) Child Abuse/Neglect Violence/Gore Homophobia/Transphobia Sexism Self Harm/Suicide Substance Abuse (Alcohol/Tobacco)…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game sure left a lasting impression, and I'm going to do my best to articulate my thoughts without spoiling anything or saying too much about the general story. I personally believe that this game is the best knowing as little as possible. First off, let's start with a couple negatives (there are only a few) CONS: - There's no resolution options - Story at the moment is inconclusive as it's supposed to have a sequel - Sound is kinda wonky, can be silent for long periods of time or…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Jumped into a random indie novel with zero expectations and god, what a ride it was, I ended up binging 25 hours of content this game offers within just 3 days. I genuinely can't believe the entirety of art and writing for it was produced by a single person. Like, genuinely, what the actual hell, that was impressive. The story has many layers, plot twists, overlapping narratives and whatnot, it can get outright confusing/nonsensical at times but once it clicks and the mystery starts…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am actually so, SO glad that I got to buy both parts before starting this story, because if I reached the end of DownFall without the final part... oh well After reading the whole story, EX included, all I can say is that Mamiya made a wreck of my nerves. Seriously. Now I totally get the warnings and repeat them myself - do not start this story if your mental state is not at its best, it is perfectly capable of traumatising you even more. Also, you need to be ready for mind screws, some plot…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is so special and important to me. I can't fully articulate just how much it means to me but it's just a very beautiful game and all of the characters have very relatable struggles. As a genderqueer individual I was especially able to relate to Toujou Minato, and they have become a very comforting character to me. I cried like ten times playing this game, mainly because of Minato, but their character arc was just that more rewarding because of it. It made me think, if someone like…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My experience with Mamiya was a bit mixed. The story is great, but the way it is written is very confusing. It is basically a mystery VN but instead of the usual question arc into answer arc structure it tells the story in the point of view of different characters, which both answers some previous questions but also asks even more. This structure takes some time getting used to but the overall story is pretty good, provided you are patient enough to stick until the end. The music is also…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m not sure how I stumbled upon Mamiya. Somehow it found its way onto my Wishlist regardless and I decided to purchase it out of the blue one day as I was intrigued by its relatively mysterious nature as there really isn’t much coverage surrounding this VN. Mamiya is a seemingly innocuous VN that is without a doubt criminally underrated, an overlooked masterpiece just waiting to be recognized and acknowledged. From the very beginning to the bitter end, Mamiya weaves a hauntingly captivating…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →EDIT 12/22/22: The developer, Kenkou Land, just announced that the sequel and final installment of Mamiya (DoomsDay Dreams), will be releasing in Fall of 2023!!!! I'm sad we have to wait almost a year but I'm still hyped nonetheless. KEEP SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPER. ORIGINAL REVIEW/POST: Play this game RIGHT NOW. For my BL lovers (like me lol), this isn't a BL centered game, but it definitely contains LGBT+ elements that work for the story and are overall important to explore. After 2 seconds of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of, if not the best game I’ve ever played. 10/10
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