A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux

You are the sole survivor of a fallen noble family. At least, that's what your dreams tell you.

Naturally, this means you must get to the bottom of it in the most dangerous place possible: the imperial palace, home to two handsome princes who are competent, charming, and almost certainly not plotting anything.

Some at court will try to kill you, and some will protect you. And some will do both, which should be alarming, but why is it rather... exciting?

Lucky for you, fear is for people who don't improvise. You fight danger with unpredictability, you navigate politics with audacity, and you break every rule you encounter… on purpose.

So, are you ready to break hearts and cause some chaos?


LOVE INTERESTS

Maximilian Windrake (The Crimson Reaper)

Territory after territory fell beneath this supreme commander. The war may be over, but he cannot lay down his armor. Will you crumble under his judgment, or fluster the most feared soldier in the empire into an existential crisis?

Lucian Windrake (The Enigmatic Enchanter)

Beloved by all. Suspicious to anyone paying attention. Everyone in the court is a pawn in his game, and most of them are just happy to be played. Can you outmaneuver this schemer, or will you fall victim… on purpose?

SIDE CHARACTERS

Victoria Rosemoore

If perfection exists, she is it. As the betrothed of the crown prince, she doesn't just get what she wants; she eliminates what she doesn't. Right now, her attention is focused on the one thing she didn't anticipate: you.

Nerissa Valeine

She wears silk and jewels and says very little. In this palace, that means she knows everything. She will warn you of the dangers. Repeatedly. You would be wise to listen.

Amelia Windrake

She is five years old and entirely too good for this palace. Your job is to protect her. But in such a treacherous court, can any child remain unscathed?


♡ One Unhinged Heroine

Every choice matters. But what's the fun in being tame? Make questionable decisions, be an unapologetic menace, and watch the story unfold in the most unexpected ways.

♡ Two Unique Routes

Two distinct storylines, each hiding secrets the other won't reveal. You'll need to explore both to see the full picture.

♡ 8+ Endings

A happily ever after is not guaranteed. Guillotine, regicide, and revolution are only some of the possible endings.

♡ Spicy Scenes

The princes are very composed in public. They are considerably less composed in private. You didn't hear that from us.

♡ Animated characters & CGs

He won't always tell you what he’s thinking. But watch the way he frowns when you say the wrong name. The clues are there. Don’t blink, you might just miss one.

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:

  • Wishlist the game on Steam!
  • 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! 

Thank you for being part of this journey. Your encouragement is what keeps this project alive and thriving. ❤️

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Updated 4 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Rating
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(46 total ratings)
AuthorSmallSerenityStudio
GenreVisual Novel, Interactive Fiction
Made withRen'Py
TagsAmare, Dating Sim, Fantasy, Female Protagonist, josei, Meaningful Choices, Multiple Endings, Otome, Romance
Average sessionA few hours
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Mouse
AccessibilitySubtitles
LinksSteam, Bluesky, Discord
ContentNo generative AI was used

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FatesMasquerade-DEMO-3.0-mac.zip 417 MB
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FatesMasquerade-DEMO-3.0-pc.zip 424 MB

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This was a really fun demo, definitely like playing a fantasy manwha!! I need to find out more about Lucian stat as charming and cunning is my favourite combo of prince characters. 

Amelia is also super cute. I'm a huge fan of the trope where you get to babysit or raise a child together. Aaaah!

I am so glad you like Lucian! He's pretty mild in the common route. Just scratching the surface of his... cunningness 😏

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Hey there! Great demo. I loved the live 2D animations and the writing was impeccable for a period piece! Looking forward to the full release, one indie studio to another!

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Thanks for your kind words! 

I see you are also developing a game that's set in the eras of knights and princes. Good luck with your game too!

Do you need help with English to Spanish translation?

I'm doing this as a hobby c:, so don't worry about a monetary compensation so far, if you're interested you can reach me out on Discord!: rogergcgi

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What an amazing update. It really changed the story and I felt like the choices mattered more, and I really got to know the princes better before the choice for the route. It's such an improvement, it got me even more excited for the full game. On steam it mentions 2026, are you still planning to release it this year ?

Thank you so much for the kind words! You've made me very happy!

Yes, I'm working hard towards a late 2026 release. Thanks for your support!

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If only there was an handsome young Pope I would've chew this game up and never spit it out but more over fall its over the rating I love it.

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This isamazing. Are you planning on releasing chunks as you go or just the demo until you've finished the game?

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I am planning to recruit beta players soon to test my game. But it'll be released officially only after finishing the game.

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I had an ABSOLUTE BLAST playing Fate's Masquerade! The art is gorgeous, and I love the live 2D animations (the eyerolling and winking is peak immersion)! I am definitely a Maximilian girlie, I am a sucker for the brooding, cool types, but Lucian is definitely on my radar (because I can't wait to see him drop the charming prince act)!

I cannot wait for the full game!! Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful experience.
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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.

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Thanks for your comment. Steam blocks otome games? Tell me more! 😲

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Yes, can´t get Men of the Yoshiwara here anyore, they also immedeiately blocked Alaris.

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Is it a regional/country thing? I think some countries have stricter censorship than others. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

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yes, but these only apply for steam

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Just fyi, you could still offer the purchase here to come with a steam key when the time is nigh. Basically, in certain countries, while being unable to access and buy the game via steam itself, you can buy the game via itch io and get a steam key that you then redeem without any issues. Its sort of a bypass LOL. Ive done this myself a few times. Anyway, good luck with the development!!!

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That is a great idea. Thank you :)

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Did you fill out the age rating form in the Steamworks for this game? Shouldn't take that long and will cost you no money.

For example in Germany all games that have yet not managed to fill out their age ratings on Steam get automatically blocked as well as 18+ adult games (sex). This could be simple puzzle physics games that wouldn't need an age rating, but due to laws in Germany everything requires and age rating. Steam just then block a game for my region if no age rating was provided by the developer/publisher. Region access will then be unblocked if the age rating was provided and reviewed.

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Thanks for bringing it to my attention, my game has the required rating entered. :)

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i'm in love with this game, can't wait for more! <3

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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

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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. 💞

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I loved it! Maximillian's my type

Can you name the protagonist?

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Yes, you can customize her first name AND her last name :D

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You now have a new player and i shall try it out soon😝

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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!

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Ohh sorry just read on your devlog that it's gonna be released this year..my bad haha. Looking forward to it!

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Thanks so much for your encouraging words!! It means so much to me! 💞

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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.

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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)

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Thanks so much for your kind words <3. 

Thanks for letting me know about the animation freeze. I'll see what I can do.

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That looks really promising, and the MC is so pretty! Can't wait for the full version! Added the project to my wishlist)

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Thanks for your kind words!