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DriftBorne

A choice-driven adult visual novel where you play as an immortal navigating romance, betrayal, supernatural mysteries, and meaningful relationships shaped by every decision you make.

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About the Game

You've lived too long to die now.

Hunted for centuries, you've always managed to stay one step ahead. Now the trail has led you to a decaying city stalked by a serial killer, while something even darker is spreading beneath the surface.

Survival means getting involved. Investigate the murders, uncover what is really happening to this city, and stay one step ahead of the forces closing in around you.

Build relationships with eight women, each offering trust, temptation, or danger. Your choices shape those relationships and determine who stands beside you when the truth finally comes to light.

The killer is closing in, and your past is finally catching up with you.

You are DriftBorne.

Explore a decaying city, meet a cast of unforgettable characters, and uncover a branching story shaped by every decision you make.

Every choice influences relationships, unlocks new paths, and changes the outcome of the story.

Not everyone in this city is who they appear to be.

Neither are you.

Immerse yourself in a world filled with interactive features:

  • Phone Messaging System – Text the cast between scenes, strengthen relationships, and uncover conversations and clues you might otherwise miss.

  • Character Dossiers – Unlock detailed case files on the people you meet as the investigation unfolds. Some information remains redacted until you've earned it.

  • Karma System – Your actions matter. Certain scenes, relationships, and story paths are only available depending on the person you've chosen to become.

  • Meaningful Choices – Branching storylines with decisions that lock and unlock real content, not just different dialogue.

  • 3,150+ high-quality renders and 20+ animated scenes across Episodes One and Two.

  • Two complete episodes available now, with Episode Three coming as a free update during Early Access.

  • Mature content featuring explicit sexual content, nudity, and story-driven violence.

Season One contains three planned episodes. Episode One and Episode Two are available now, with Episode Three currently in development.

Every update expands the story, introduces new characters, and moves the narrative toward the conclusion of Season One.

DriftBorne is created by the developer behind Lewd Town Adventures, a completed adult visual novel developed over four years.

That project grew to include 10 novel-length episodes, more than 2 million words, over 27,000 renders, 3,000 animations, and 15 major content updates.

It wasn't just started, it was consistently supported, expanded, and completed.

DriftBorne is built with that same long-term commitment.

Join the community and help shape the future of DriftBorne.

  • Discord server for direct feedback and discussions.

  • Steam Discussions to connect with other players and the developer.

Player feedback has already influenced numerous improvements, and it will continue to shape future updates.

Content & Age Rating Disclosures:

  • Violence: Blood, murder, and crime scenes presented in a narrative context.

  • Sexual Content & Nudity: Explicit sexual content, nudity, multiple partners, and fetishes.

  • Language: Strong and mature language.

This game is intended for adults only (18+).

DriftBorne Season One is only the beginning.

Will you rise above the streets... or drift into the unknown?