indiegame.fan
Bonjin ~ An Ordinary Man header art

Bonjin ~ An Ordinary Man

When your beloved wants to abandon his personality and become an absolutely ordinary person, what do you do? Bonjin ~ An Ordinary Man is an young adult romantic story about transgender identity, exploration of masculinity, and mutual understanding.

Steam Page
Developer
Publisher
Release
March 28, 2025
1 year and 127 days ago
Steam Reviews
Positive27 reviews92.6%

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is Bonjin ~ An Ordinary Man and VNDI funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.

Media

10 items

About the Game

Your boyfriend wants to become a completely ordinary person instead of being true to himself — will this need to be tolerated by society prevail? A retro-styled queer story about self-discovery, acceptance of being transgender, and trust.

FEATURES:

  • Your boyfriend reacts when you pat him on the head — truly an example of interactive fiction!

  • Five possible endings — in a relationship, communication is key!

  • ~7000 words of a story about love, identities, and introspection. Help your partner deal with societal expectations and build a stable relationship.

  • Retro style with modern conveniences! Connect a gamepad, enable a dyslexic-friendly font or choose the art style you prefer to have the best time possible.

  • The immersive sound design allows you to fully enjoy the experience of disagreeing with your partner.

  • A free stylized manual is included!

  • You can buy Bonjin ~ An Ordinary Man at any moment — perhaps even right now?