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Fate's Masquerade: Otome Visual Novel [DEMO]
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
As a child, you witnessed the fall of your noble house, leaving you with many burning questions about the tragedy. In search of answers, you arrive at the imperial palace to serve as governess to the empire's young princess.
Though you try to distance yourself from the chaos of court intrigue, when the young princess suddenly falls ill, you have no choice but to seek the help of one of the princes.
Maximilian Windrake: A soldier of few words but unwavering strength, cold and collected. He is revered, almost feared, by both friends and foes. It might be difficult to work with him.
But is he worth the challenge?

Lucian Windrake: A charmer who draws people to him like a moth to a flame, warm and captivating. But beneath the surface is a depth you can't quite fathom.
Do you dare to peer behind his mask?
As you and the prince spend time together, you begin to uncover the man behind the princely mask. As much as you want to run from him, you're equally drawn to him.
Will you lose yourself in forbidden passions and whispered promises? Or worse… will you fall in love? And if you do, when the truth finally comes to light, will it destroy everything you know and feel?
How will you choose your fate?
Dare to find out?
Then start your journey in Fate's Masquerade, where romance is as perilous as it is irresistible.
🌸 Free Demo: At 12,000 words, it is approximately the first 10% of the full game. It covers the common route, setting up the world and characters before the major romance branches.
👑 Two Unique Routes: Each prince is fighting their demons, waiting for someone to see them for who they truly are.
💔 8+ Endings: Multiple endings range from heartbreaking betrayals to happily ever afters.
⚔️ Strong Heroine: Play the brave and intelligent heroine, who refuses to be a pawn in anyone’s game.
🔥 Slow-Burn Romance & Forbidden Love: Prepare for shimmering tension intermingled with heart-fluttering moments.
🌶️ Passionate and spicy scenes: toggleable for player preference.
🎭 Animated Characters: Yes, even the extras! I recommend watching their expressions as you play for full immersion.
🎨 Hand-Drawn and Animated CGs: I love bringing every doki-doki moment to life.
This game contains mature themes, including but not limited to violence, blood, murder, human death, animal death, and sexual references. Recommended for mature audiences.
This game is a true labor of love, born from my passion for otome games. Small Serenity Studio is as indie as it gets—it’s literally just me, a solo developer. I write the story, hand-draw the characters, animate them, code the game, and direct every scene. My wonderful, supportive husband helps with story brainstorming and script editing. The backgrounds come from curated assets at acon3d.com, and the soundtracks are from dova-s.jp.
✨ How You Can Help ✨
- Download the demo and give it a try!
- Enjoyed the demo? Please leave a review, share feedback, rate the game, and recommend it to your friends! Your encouragement is what keeps this project alive and thriving.
- If you encounter any bugs or have any suggestions, feel free to email me directly at smallserenity@gmail.com.
Thank you for being part of this journey—your support means the world! ❤️

Updated | 29 days ago |
Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows, macOS |
Rating | Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars (19 total ratings) |
Author | SmallSerenityStudio |
Genre | Visual Novel, Interactive Fiction |
Made with | Ren'Py |
Tags | Adult, Dating Sim, Female Protagonist, Historical, josei, Multiple Endings, Otome, Romance, Story Rich |
Average session | A few hours |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Accessibility | Subtitles |
Download
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Development log
- Watch's Fate's Masquerade Demo Stream by Blerdy Otome29 days ago
- Demo Avaliable on Steam! + Game Updates69 days ago
- Demo UpdateFeb 14, 2025
- Fate's Masquerade Demo Release (and the story behind it)Feb 09, 2025
Comments
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I cannot wait for the full game!! Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful experience.
I would be overjoyed if i can purchase the full Game here as well, just in case Steam blocks it immediately, like many other Otome Games.
Thanks for your comment. Steam blocks otome games? Tell me more! 😲
Yes, can´t get Men of the Yoshiwara here anyore, they also immedeiately blocked Alaris.
Is it a regional/country thing? I think some countries have stricter censorship than others. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
yes, but these only apply for steam
i'm in love with this game, can't wait for more! <3
I loved it! The game's art is very lovely and is reminiscent of the art style that royalty manhwas have which really helped in creating an immersive world. I also really liked how each scene is very dynamic, with moving characters that makes it feel like I'm watching the scene unfold instead of just reading it, it's very refreshing! The two LIs have different charms to them so I can't pick a favorite yet, but they both definitely interest me. The standout so far is definitely the MC, I loved her! Her design is gorgeous and she has a personality that's easy to root for!
Everything about this game seems intricately made and like a lot of work has been put into it, so the fact that you're a solo dev really surprises me! I wish you luck and I'll be watching this game's development with great interest! <3
Yes, I’m working on it solo full-time (plus overtime)! Thank you for your kind words! Encouragements like yours really motivate me and keep me dedicated to bringing this game to life. 💞
I loved it! Maximillian's my type
Can you name the protagonist?
Yes, you can customize her first name AND her last name :D
You now have a new player and i shall try it out soon😝
I loved it! Maximillian's my type haha. Great art and animation, superb writing, great music, great story! I felt bad for Amelia and I screamed when the demo ended. I want more! Great work! I admire that you're a solo dev too and I honestly appreciate the work done on this demo. Thank you for making it. It gave me comfort for a while, so super thank you! I LOVE DRAMAS LIKE THIS OMGDFKSJFKSDKF
Is there a release date/year already? I wishlisted it on Steam!
Ohh sorry just read on your devlog that it's gonna be released this year..my bad haha. Looking forward to it!
Thanks so much for your encouraging words!! It means so much to me! 💞
The demo is absolutely free! I just updated the game file and forgot to tick it's demo. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
I like the demo so much<3 All the characters look very beautiful and bright. And I fell in love with MC, she's so gorgeous and pretty! Can't wait for the Full Release)
P.S. The game is a little freezing when the character's animation is coming, it's probably cuz of my PC (it happened before in other VN I played) but I want to let u know just in case)
Thanks so much for your kind words <3.
Thanks for letting me know about the animation freeze. I'll see what I can do.
That looks really promising, and the MC is so pretty! Can't wait for the full version! Added the project to my wishlist)
Thanks for your kind words!