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POPULARITY CONTEST

Elena and 7 familiar faces are trapped in a room, and the only way out is to choose one person to die. Navigate social relationships and gain trust to steer the spotlight away from you, or else they just might decide you should be the one on the chopping block.

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ScrythaDev
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About the Game

You play as Elena, a popular journalist who often reminisces on her high school days when she ran a viral gossip page called Kiss and Tell.

One day, she wakes up to find herself stuck in a room with several familiar faces from her past high school days. This high school reunion turns deadly when they find out the only way to escape is for one of them to die. Now, she must climb the popularity ladder once again to gain influence and possibly condemn a peer… if she doesn’t, they will choose her to die. Those who are unlikeable are the easiest targets, after all. 

POPULARITY CONTEST is a choice-heavy mystery thriller visual novel with a branching timeline.

(colorblind mode available) 

Choices in blue will only affect how each character feels about you. Try to make choices that get characters to like you!

Choices in red will both affect how each character feels about you AND branch the timeline. These choices are important!

Choices in purple will nominate someone to the chopping block. Make sure to nominate characters strategically. 

  • A death game, where your choices determines who dies

  • Branching narrative with 20+ endings

  • Original Soundtrack

  • Affection system and viewable affection chart

  • Steam achievements

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