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The Chrono Jotter
Developer Orca Layout
Rewind time to save your girlfriend in a twisted high school death game. A gripping yuri visual novel: Investigate brutal murders, unravel psychological horrors, and fight for a forbidden love that defies death itself. From the Steam store page
191 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 30, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
96
LovedLoved
157 positive · 6 negative
95% range 92–98%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 157 | 6 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 12 | 1 | 15 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
183 of 191 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
97% recommend · 168 yes, 6 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 174 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (2,142 of 2,280 positive).
Players praise the game's unique blend of genres and its gripping, emotional story. [1][2][3] Many highlight the accurate and empathetic portrayal of schizophrenia and mental health. [4][5][6] Some note the English translation is poor, but still recommend the game for its content. [2][7][8]
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- [1]
I went fully blind into this VN, yet even without expectations I'd never imagined how peculiar this experience would be. It's essentially SFW autopsy gay porn, featuring psychedelic Lovecraftian horror, as well as a concerning degree of mental illness & obliviousness. The game as a whole basically consists of various popular themes clashed together into its own unique character, in my case a highly memorable one. …
- [10]
Amazing character writing. As a desensitized adult, it's too rare to find a story that gives me The Feels like I'm a 12 year old reading fanfics again, but this story got me full of adrenaline and wanting to cry pretty quickly. Everything these characters were feeling, I was feeling right there with them. The art and music were beautiful and did a great job of setting up the often-disturbing atmosphere. The plot was …
- [6]
The Chrono Jotter is a gem among visual novels that deserves more attention. For someone who is caring for a sibling with Schizophrenia, I was extremely impressed by how accurately the condition is portrayed in the narrative. People tend to (ignorantly) slam the word around like it's some funny, silly thing to do without ever having the conscience to know what it's like to care for someone who is schizophrenic . …
- [2]
This story is a wild ride from start to finish. What other story can boast being an emotional mystery romantic psychological horror fever dream in a death game with time travel, slice-of-life, and Lovecraftian elements? I thoroughly enjoyed the ride, and wholeheartedly recommend the story. This comes with the unfortunate stipulation that the current translation is fairly poor. I was able to get used to it, but it is …
- [3]
10 out of 10. What a WILD ride this was. Skyrocketed to the top of my list of favorite visual novels. At times disturbing, sweet, dark and heartfelt, this is a story that grabs you and keeps you guessing until the end. The plot is amazing, the characters feel alive and their interactions are great, and the setting and the atmosphere in this game are just outstanding. I have no idea if there are plans for a sequel, …
Summarised from 34 of the 202 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 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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The Chrono Jotter sits at 96% positive across 163 opinionated reactions from 2 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 191 · most liked firstA new Abnormal Mapping! Were joined by @cursedamage.bsky.social to play The Chrono Jotter! We talk about paranormal lore building, Ran Ibuki’s many many women, the apathy of death games, and so much more! Was a real treat playing this one www.abnormalmapping.com/the-abnormal...
neutral · AI labelView post →This weekend we’re recording the next Abnormal Mapping on The Chrono Jotter! We’re being joined by @cursedamage.bsky.social also! Please send us questions about Chrono Jotter or any other game stuff to [email protected]!
neutral · AI labelView post →battan's new manga Fatale Game, and a game like The Chrono Jotter, are just beautiful examples of what art can look like when you Very Deeply, Truly, Love Women in all the forms they take
neutral · AI labelView post →Don't buy the game at this state, very bad English translation.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I went fully blind into this VN, yet even without expectations I'd never imagined how peculiar this experience would be. It's essentially SFW autopsy gay porn, featuring psychedelic Lovecraftian horror, as well as a concerning degree of mental illness & obliviousness. The game as a whole basically consists of various popular themes clashed together into its own unique character, in my case a highly memorable one. Right from the beginning there's a lot going on, which immediately establishes…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm almost inconsolable after finishing this. Especially given the newly-revamped translation, please don't hesitate to pick this game up! This is an extremely under-looked gem, and I truly wish it was given more attention. The writing is uniquely rich, complex, and in many ways... healing? I felt like some of my own struggles were reflected here. There was such sincerity in which the narrative chooses to frame identity, alienation, and meaning within the existential struggles of connection and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This story is a wild ride from start to finish. What other story can boast being an emotional mystery romantic psychological horror fever dream in a death game with time travel, slice-of-life, and Lovecraftian elements? I thoroughly enjoyed the ride, and wholeheartedly recommend the story. This comes with the unfortunate stipulation that the current translation is fairly poor. I was able to get used to it, but it is certainly something to be aware of. If the translation is updated to a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i guess it felt like having another depersonalization episode and watching myself from afar, except instead of thinking "that's not me, i wouldn't say that" there were no thoughts in my head besides "surely i'm not schizophrenic too on top of having borderline, there's no family history for that nor any telling signs", which is to say, despite not hallucinating as she does, ran ibuki is the character i see myself in the most out of any piece of art i've earnestly tried to connect with. looking…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →But to recommend something besides the most well known VNs, I recently reviewed an underrated game from last year. The Chrono Jotter is really cool and I think their upcoming VN, Raining City, could be huge for the devs. fuwanovel.moe/2024/10/revi...
positive · AI labelView post →This game is absolutely one of the best VNs that I've played not just this year, but in general, and I warmly recommend it. This is a spoiler-free review (everything that I mention is in the first 5 minutes of the game or in the store description). POSITIVES: -The game doesn't overstay its welcome. If you are a VN enthusiast like me you are probably familiar with the giants of the genre - not only in terms of the scope of the story but also in terms of playing time and filler. This game does…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing character writing. As a desensitized adult, it's too rare to find a story that gives me The Feels like I'm a 12 year old reading fanfics again, but this story got me full of adrenaline and wanting to cry pretty quickly. Everything these characters were feeling, I was feeling right there with them. The art and music were beautiful and did a great job of setting up the often-disturbing atmosphere. The plot was fun and interesting, but very very weird. I especially highly recommend if…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mixed feelings. A very weird visual novel, though not one that's "hard to understand" per se. It's hard to recommend. It's very OK for the price. I initially wrote this as a "Yes", but after thinking on it more, I've flipped to "No". For most of the game, it feels like I'm accidentally playing the second game in a series and missing tons of context. For the most part I can assume this is intentional given the protagonist Ran Ibuki (who I like a lot!) is a diagnosed schizophrenic, but the game…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I originally bought this game a long while ago, but decided to wait for the retranslation before playing. And I can now say that the wait was 100% worth it. At first I expected a yuri horror game, but while it didn't meet my horror game expectations, it still delivered with a gloomy and at times uncomfortable setting. The game has bigger and smaller mysteries that need to get solved and contribute to very interesting character developments throughout the cast. Every single character was very…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Raining City: Millions Recollections, the latest cosmic-horror visual novel from Orca Layout, is releasing in less than 12 hours! If you haven’t yet done so, we STRONGLY recommend you play The Chrono Jotter, their previous VN about love and loss in a death game store.steampowered.com/app/1398740/...
neutral · AI labelView post →I watched a woman dear to me play this game and liked it so much that I immediately purchased it. Lots of wonderful complex relationships between women in this one. Also the most empathetic portrayal of schizophrenia I've seen.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A friend of mine translated this game for me over Discord last year, and I've been in love with it ever since. Seeing it finally get an English release is truly wonderful for me. A dark but sweet investigation game, Chrono Jotter manages to combine some of my favorite world-building in an urban fantasy VN with really touching character writing. It can seem to struggle a little bit with the gravity of the mental health themes it attempts to portray, but I think it manages to stick the landing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Seeing that Raining City: Millions Recollection, the next game from the studio behind The Chrono Jotter has a release date this month, but then remembering the original Chrono Jotter translation: one fear
negative · AI labelView post →If you're into toxic codependent yuri while also solving murders on the side (note on the SIDE, this is not the main focus) then pick this one up. The beginning starts out pretty slow but it is completely worth it to see the whole story unfold. I really want to know more about this world and it's characters.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a tough one. I see what they were trying to do here, but for the most part, the game plays itself. You might say, "DUUUHH, it's a visual novel," but there are no choices that lead to a bad outcome. The translation was okayish - readable, but sometimes you have to pause for a moment to fully grasp the meaning of a sentence. The whole killing game aspect feels weird to me. Why do they even have to kill each other? Even if they're forced, the game never actually explains the rules. So,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredibly underrated visual novel, like a mix of Danganronpa, Higurashi When They Cry, and Spirit Hunter: Death Mark. The english translation was perfect, the characters were incredibly well written, and the light detective segments were enjoyable without getting to be tedious or frustrating. I gave this a try with no expectations and was completely blown away, absolutely worth it for fans of the VNs I referenced!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's so much toxic lesbianism in this game and it rules. Also, the story goes to completely insane places. Game's very rough around the edges, but it's got a lot of compelling stuff going on. Super recommend to people who like funky VNs.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →yuribros we are eating good
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wish there was a Mixed option, I feel bad hitting the No button, but I do think it deserves to have its average lowered a little bit so I'm doing my part. I'd say it's a 6/10 experience overall. Pros: - Great characters, I really liked everyone in the cast. Nice designs, nice personalities, nice backstories. Best part for sure, and the reason I was able to stick through it. Miho and Aya are my faves ^_^ - Fun setting and premise. - I like the artstyle (though moreso in the sprites than in…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →How this VN has managed to stay hidden for so long is unfathomable. Best experience = go in completely blind. Don't even finish reading this review. Just see it to believe it. What starts as a fantastical murder mystery plot to figure out who killed the protagonist's girlfriend unravels into an exploration of the psyche and the relations we share with each other. A lucid dream that borders on nightmare. While it encourages you to solve the mysteries on your own, the VN does hold your hand…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Chrono Jotter is a gem among visual novels that deserves more attention. For someone who is caring for a sibling with Schizophrenia, I was extremely impressed by how accurately the condition is portrayed in the narrative. People tend to (ignorantly) slam the word around like it's some funny, silly thing to do without ever having the conscience to know what it's like to care for someone who is schizophrenic . While the music, characters, and storytelling are gripping and well done, the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought and played this game for the murder mystery aspect, which was fun and interesting, but honestly, I found it more intriguing to discover the truth behind all the girls and enjoyed seeing their interactions Also everyone is gay so that's a plus
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As of the time of writing this review, the English translation is machine-translated. 9/10 In Short: Pros: - Gripping story. - Excellent writing. - Worth the price. - Excellent execution of integrating an in-game mechanic into the plot. Cons: - Machine-translated. - Last chapter felt rushed. You will like this game if you like: - Mystery - Killing Games - Eldrich and Supernatural Horror - All Female Cast - F/F Relationships Extended Review: Translation: Despite the current state of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My favorite yuri novel game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was a bit skeptical at the beginning, even though it begins with an amazing kickstart. For some reason, the way the story was told made me feel I was playing the sequel or spin-off of another game. It was as the story and its mysteries continued to unfold and characters dynamics became clearer and developed that I was genuinely hooked. The last chapter/act was incredible; it finished the story satisfyingly and left me eager to know more about this strange, weird world the story built. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this is the kind of game where once you're done you just kinda stare at your hand for a little while. goodness that was a ride. short, insanely fun characters, cool little mysteries, and the ending even managed to stick the landing. Give it a try! you wont be normal ever again
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i think this is one of my favorite games ive ever played! like i really am not sure what to say. it was incredible and kind of drove me insane. i cannot recommend this enough. its a pretty reasonable 10 hours, with id say 3 really clear stopping points at pretty even points, maybe the last section being a bit lengthier. i dont think the puzzles are too difficult, but i do think that the section during the third stopping point *can* be a little bit unclear. its not game breaking, but i do think…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →tl;dr Jesus Christ (/positive). The Chrono Jotter is a sci-fi mystery about Ran Ibuki as she tries to find her lost love, while also getting tied up in investigating a series of murders. It has, I'll be honest, the best portrayal of schizophrenia I've ever seen, incredibly tasteful. Furthermore, it also has a really compelling sapphic romance. This game is gonna be in my head forever, and if you care at all about mysteries or lesbians, I cannot recommend it enough. I will say, it did drag at…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short, about 6 hours to finish mystery VN that will rip your heart out. Definitely worth a try and hope I see a sequel before I die.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10 out of 10. What a WILD ride this was. Skyrocketed to the top of my list of favorite visual novels. At times disturbing, sweet, dark and heartfelt, this is a story that grabs you and keeps you guessing until the end. The plot is amazing, the characters feel alive and their interactions are great, and the setting and the atmosphere in this game are just outstanding. I have no idea if there are plans for a sequel, but god, one can only hope! I can't believe such a small team put together…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a hidden gem and I'm glad I found it right after it's English translation was redone (which seems really well done btw). All the characters were really like-able and sweet, well written and engaging story, and plot twists that were actually surprising that I couldn't predict from a mile away. The game also brings in mechanics and story elements that feel unique and fun to use. The artwork and sound design are also really well done, did a good job creating both tense and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Never thought I would meet a bizzare detective game that filled itself with an unexpected twist, rich in lore and a sequel hook. I hope there will be a sequel to this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Congratulations on being the only game to have Ann Sakura. Before going into this review, I want to warn other potential players that this game is seemingly machine translated with minor touch-ups. However, the team behind the game seems incredibly small, and I can absolutely 100% say that the story behind this game is worth playing even through machine translation. I hope by reaching a wider audience the game can continually be improved and seen its full glory with no struggles going beyond…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This was quite the pleasant surprise; I was not expecting to enjoy this as much as I did tbh. The beginning was a bit confusing, but the overarching mysteries and endearing relationships and characters pulled me through, and I'm glad they did. Ibuki is one of the more compelling female protagonists in visual novels that I've encountered so far; she's blunt, paranoid, single-minded, but also surprisingly passionate, open-minded, and even cute. I'm on the fence about the depiction of her…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🔴LIVE🔴 In a gloomy city, a girl wakes up soaked in blood and a hole in her hand... Mysteries, horror, pretty girls, this game's got it all~! Join me LIVE for @2pgames.bsky.social's brand new game, Raining City! From the devs behind The Chrono Jotter~! (LINK BELOW) #vtuber #horror #live
neutral · AI labelView post →Saw both endings of The Chrono Jotter in about 10 hours of playtime. What great game. Highly recommended for people who like spooky, supernatural yuri VNs, and it’s on sale now during the Steam summer sale!
positive · AI labelView post →went into this expecting to get spooked by a horror/mystery vn and came out having finished a game that was a lot more romantic and emotional than i expected... i will forever be fascinated by ran ibuki and every word that comes out of her mouth. i recommend this to all the lesbians out there reading this
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A visual novel that puts you in the shoes of Ran Ibuki on her harrowing journey to find her beloved in a mysterious place. The story has murder mystery, supernatural and yuri elements to it and is not what it may seem at first, and the mysteries it poses are all very engaging. It masterfully sweeps you up in its atmosphere and is fiercely engaging as it gracefully moves between different emotions. The cast of characters is great all around and watching Ran grow as she interacts with them is a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →--SPOILERS WARNING-- There's camp horror (Phasmophobia, DBD) There's intrapersonal horror (Silent Hill, Cat Lady) There's eldritch horror (Dredge, Obra Dinn) Then there's real, honest to goodness, cosmic horror, like Signalis and this game. The game explores a microcosm of possibilities, enthralls you into wanting more, but the small story that is presented stands on its own. Plot and lore in place, this is still a visual novel. It has technical and design limitations, but it lets you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fairly short but well-made mystery/supernatural VN. Linear but with choices that impact your understanding of the story, with 2 ends [one bad one good] made at the very end of the game. Comes with a basic stat system which didn't work on my end, for some reason I never gained temporary points (used to boost stats) despite the game saying I would. Game recently got a proper English translation to replace the old machine-translated one, so feel free to disregard any bad reviews based on poor…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First off, this is machine translated if that's an issue for you I still suggest reading it, but I will admit I did have to switch to chinese at some points to properly understand what was being said. The Chrono Jotter is fantastic, it's got a gripping story that manages to combine murder mysteries, romance, slice of life, and some lovecraftian horror into a delightful mix of a visual novel. The writing is suprisingly good despite the fact that it's machine translated with the author's skills…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this game immediately the moment I saw on twitter that the english translation's out. And yeah, the english translation's still kinda wonky, but honestly? The writing's so good I can power through it easily. Sure-- it's an interesting premise and setting, the art is really good, etc. But the real highlight imo are the characters and their compelling relationships with one another, and how they flesh out their inner world/workings. It's really interesting to see Ran navigate through…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm changing it up a little bit! I'll be starting a new game called The Chrono Jotter! It's got gay, it's got crimes, what else could a girlie need? See y'all very soon!! twitch.tv/mariesilvsews
positive · AI labelView post →nothing prepared me for how much i was going to enjoy this game. i need another game following ibuki and yoruno in the future god please
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →captivating bunch of personalities alongside very interesting worldbuilding. the UI for the notebook can do with a bit of polish, but otherwise everything was readable and enjoyable enough to not get in the way by much. love love
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ann Sakura the LI that you are. Last third of the game made me cry, highly rec if you have peak taste aka like sapphic horror
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you love mystery stories, and 'death game' style games, and love women, and want frank thoughts on mental illness and the comfort all these things can provide you, The Chrono Jotter is easily the best thing you could read RIGHT NOW
positive · AI labelView post →The Chrono Jotter is such a funny game. Don't mind everything that starts happening right after this.
neutral · AI labelView post →read if you like yuri. this game is really flawed, but i was left satisfied by the end.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nyaa… was so excited to pounce on this game, but all I got was staring into the void (a.k.a. black screen). 🐾 I could hear buttons when I moved my mouse, but couldn’t see a single thing. Guess my nine lives can’t fix broken vision—refund time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When Steam’s not 404ing, we recommend Raining City: Millions Recollections. We still have a New Game+ to play through, but it’s just as strong of a horror-adjacent VN as The Chrono Jotter, and the way it frames its paranormal entities is downright inspiring. store.steampowered.com/app/2529750/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Decent yuri-full supernatural horror and murder-ish mystery visual novel. It kind of turns into more of a relationship/drama VN as it trudges forward. Very slow to start, the first two hours or so seem like a bit of a slog to get through. The writing can be a bit awkward at times, most likely due to translation issues. And this is apparently with the "new" translation as well - I can't imagine how terrible it was with the old translation. Not saying the translation is bad by any means, but it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yuri mystery game The Chrono Jotter is currently on sale on Steam (US) for $4.19! store.steampowered.com/app/1398740/...
neutral · AI labelView post →This game's really something special- it's seven hours long and incredible from start to finish. I adore Ran Ibuki so much and haven't been able to stop thinking about her since I beat the game. Just an incredibly moving visual novel about a girl with a real messed up brain doing her best. I can't recommend it enough. Every case, every character, every scene had me completely enraptured and head over heels for the cast and the world they're in. I really can't wait for whatever the team develops…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game exceeded my expectations, I loved the storyline! I played it entirely on the Steam Deck however make sure to change the resolution to 1920 by 1080 to both the internal and external screen or you will only see a black screen. 10/10 ♥
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played through this game post the major translation patch. The translation is sold and unobtrusive. The Chrono Jotter was an enjoyable read that held my attention for about 8 hours of active reading. There are some light detective and choice elements, but the game is more of a mystery than a detective story. The engagement comes from wanting to find out what's really going on, and the story functions well in that aspect. I thought the character writing was very strong, and no one felt…
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