Arik’s been told two things all his life: the country’s being ruled by a tyrant, and somebody needs to do something.
When an unexplained attack sends him fleeing home in the middle of the night, his family captured and his house torched—it’s time to gather a party, hit the road, and take the Lord down.

Along the journey, this motley crew of old friends and new strangers will grow closer—or further apart—as Arik uncovers opportunities to win friends, make enemies, play matchmaker, and fall in love.
From art to dialogue to characters’ messy affections and tensions, Amarantus is more alive than most visual novels we’ve played…it feels like it’s doing something completely innovative, but in a pure-as-it-gets visual novel. – video games are good
these people are a disaster waiting to happen and I want front row seats – Joy
Cultivate platonic, antagonistic, or romantic relationships—and more
Pursue different potential relationships with each member of the party—or leave them to make their own (invariably terrible) decisions. But be warned: not every relationship is a guaranteed success, and some romances might leave you feeling worse.
Every decision you make shapes who Arik is
Soft and gentle lad with a heart of gold, or angry and aggressive timebomb? Some party members will find themselves drawn to certain personalities, and others might be completely put off.
Struggle to keep everyone happy—or pick favourites and alienate others
Party members have distinct outlooks, wants, and needs. Keeping some of them happy might mean betraying others. And they won’t suffer in silence…
Features
An actual plot about war and tyranny and politicsThe potential for romantic, platonic, sexual, antagonistic, and polyamorous relationships with different party membersA single playthrough takes 3-4 hours, multiple playthroughs required to uncover the truthUnlockable graphic inserts by award-winning comic artist Hien PhamDynamic and immersive sound design underscored by original post-rock soundtrack
Cooler features
Announce your brilliant plan…then glimpse a party member silently rolling their eyes in the corner of the screenLearn to correctly pronounce someone’s name, permanently updating the UINickname your lover after the stupid thing they said that one timeScrew everything upLearn how to make your friends laughHave a poorly judged hookup really early on and then spend the rest of the playthrough awkwardly trying not to address itUncover the political history of your country and a war spanning generationsExperience the thrill of almost, but not quite, holding hands with somebody you loveMake one bad decision and then try to redeem yourself while everyone makes snide commentsTell three characters in one day that they’re the love of your life, then navigate the falloutAnd a lot more of that sort of thing
Amarantus will be launching in 2023. Download the free demo now for a preview of the opening!
Content warnings
Referenced: drug and alcohol use, addiction, mental illness, suicide.
Explored: violence (text descriptions), sex & sexuality, toxic relationships.
Contains some non-explicit but spicy depictions of nudity and sexual situations.