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You were born cursed, with hands that twist the mind of any human you touch.

Desperation leads you to the shadowy city of Eridia, where your fate intertwines with 5 monstrous strangers. Each can offer you salvation…or damnation. 

How far will you go to cure yourself?

Red Spring Studio is a small, POC and queer-owned indie studio made up of veteran game developers from Riot Games, Nix Hydra, Bungie, and more. The demo for TOUCHSTARVED contains the entire Prologue.

Choose your main character’s pronouns and origin story, and guide them through a thrilling journey with branching storylines, character based routes, and multiple endings. Your choices determine whether the story ends with gothic romance or blood-curdling horror. Will you lose your humanity in search for a cure, or will you find a way to save yourself and those you love?

Play our DEMO to meet your fate...




Characters 

Kuras ✦ The Repentant Angel 

“I rarely come across so fascinating a patient.” 

An otherworldly angel condemned to eons spent among humanity, Kuras masquerades as a mortal doctor to hide his true intentions.


Ais ✦ The Demon Renegade 

“You look lost, little sparrow.” 

An intimidating outsider with violent ambitions, Ais offers miracles for the forsaken, but at a terrible cost.


Mhin ✦ The Cursed Outsider 

"If you come any closer, you'll get hurt." 

A moody hunter more skilled at killing than conversation, Mhin pushes people away to hide their deadly secret.


Vere ✦ The Chained Charlatan 

"All that suffering has made your soul irresistible…" 

Beautiful and dangerous, Vere is a cunning fox spirit born of the depths of the Shroud and bound by a magic collar.


Leander ✦ The Heroic Mage 

"I can keep you safe as long as you trust me." 

A dashing and rebellious mage, Leander seems like a perfect hero, but a darkness haunts his chivalry.




Features

✦ Customizable characters

Choose your Main Character’s name and pronouns (She, He, or They), and select from one of three unique backstories.

✦ Choose from 3 unique origins: The Unnamed, The Hound, or The Alchemist

Your origin affects your abilities and interactions with other characters. Each origin reveals hidden secrets and choices.

✦ TOUCHSTARVED is designed to be played multiple times

Replay the game to experience as much of the story and learn as much about the characters as possible.  Your choices determine whether the story ends with gothic romance or blood-curdling horror.

✦ TOUCHSTARVED features 5 interconnected routes with 16+ hours of gameplay

Each route features a rich branching storyline rife with unique threats and horrors reflective of the character’s themes.

✦ With multiple endings for each route, TOUCHSTARVED contains 15+ possible endings

In a world steeped in horror, your decisions determine whether you can save yourself and the one you love. Not every ending has a happily-ever-after. You’ll have to choose carefully or you and your Love Interest may meet a gruesome end.




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Content Warning 

TOUCHSTARVED contains mature themes and is intended for an older audience. Player discretion is advised. Specific warnings for this demo include but are not limited to: horror, unwanted advances, violence, alcohol and drug references, strong language, and serious injury.

StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows, macOS
Release date Mar 21, 2023
Rating
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(2,929 total ratings)
AuthorRed Spring Studio
GenreVisual Novel, Survival
Made withUnity
TagsDating Sim, Fantasy, Horror, Indie, Monsters, Narrative, Romance, Singleplayer
Average sessionA few hours
LanguagesEnglish
InputsMouse
LinksSteam

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Click download now to get access to the following files:

TOUCHSTARVED-WINDOWS.4.zip 568 MB
TOUCHSTARVED-INTEL.4.app.zip 566 MB
TOUCHSTARVED-SILICON.4.app.zip 564 MB
Mac Instructions 7/25 995 kB

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Why isn't available on Android 🥲

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this game, the type of romance it is, the storyline, and the art with the music allgive me heavy vibes of The Arcana, just all the love interests are men or male-looking characters.

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saben si esta en español?

nop

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Please i need the full version of this rn

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VERE IM COMING FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!! redheads my beloved

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I can't wait for the full game! The decision to end the demo with a crucial choice of paths really serves to show that you aren't kidding, that decisions will truly matter. Which I appreciate.

我想知道今年冬天发布更多任务指的是今年的十二月份吗,因为十二月已经过去一半了而我真的很期待看到更多内容T

Does the silicon 4 file mean that I can't play this on the m4?

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esta en español?

Show post...

good

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When this game releases how much will it be?

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if possible can you make a android version?

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I LOVE IT! Every character and the society in ruins. Clibling the walls waiting for it to be fully released!

¡SPOILER WARNING! 

Leander's manipulation is so endearing I almost fell for it (almost, just look at those eyes #weakonmyknees). Vere is scary, but at least I know what I'm getting myself into with them LOL

Ais has a soft spot for pets, and I respect that even if they have a debatable tendency towards violence...

Kuras? is simply perfect (the design??? OMG delicious) their strange way of having fun? I was loving it (not to mention that their name in spanish means 'heal') 

And Mhin... my favorite introduction of all of them. I can't wait to know about their backstory. 

Can I ask what you mean about Leander's manipulation? He's cocky but that's my toxic trait so I played through with him and loved the story so far, but I feel like I'm missing something!

Well, I can't say that he's manipulating us per se; these are just my assumptions. You could call it my trust issues, seeing Leander being so so persuasive. I mean, he's too persuasive with his words, wanting us to trust him, and it's obvious, and we've only just met him. (We can see how he says exactly the words MC needs to hear and how those words make them feel—relaxed, desired, needed. etc) If the game makes one thing clear, it's that even the love interests aren't what they seem and that they're hiding things. MC just arrived, and Leander is the only one who knows about their power. Given Leander's character (leader of a group and hates the government in power) I wouldn't be surprised if he wants to use it to his advantage. He's charming and gorgeous, I KNOW low key I'm interested in him trying to manipulate me like no way my turn. And that, but those are just my assumptions. When something is so right I can't help but doubt if it's real, and Leander it's just... so right. I just have a lot to think about his route because it was the one I found most interesting and the one I think has the most potential (what if there's a plot twist and Leander gets corrupted and becomes the villain? I'm dreaming I love villains LOL)

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just to ask but does anyone know when it’ll come out in 2026 or at least think? because im thinking it might come out early 2026 because we were supposed to be getting it this year but then it delayed (also does anyone know the price of the game when it gets released or will it be free please someone respond and don’t ignore me🥲)

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It won't be free (not sure about the exact price so don't quote me on it lol) and yes, it's expected to release in 2026 (not any specified quarter yet)

thank you

Could you add the Spanish language please? I need it! ;-;

Thank you so so much for making this game, its so awesome, I just cannot wait for the full update!

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Cuando habrá para Android? Lo necesito 😭

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Spanish, pleaseee <3

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This is soooo peak. I can't wait for the full release. :3

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Is there an android version? I loved nyx hydra games before they shut down and i cant wait to try out this one

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Omg rare The Arcana fan in the wild

They shut arcana down?! NOOOOO

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.. Is the full game gonna be paid?(IM SO SORRY IF I SOUNDED REALLY RUDE)

This is sooo gooood like 🫶🫠

I am so OBSESSED! I NEED MORE i CAN'T WAIT <3 THANK YOU!!

This was super enjoyable, nicely done!

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Is it just me or are the voices not working??  Love the vn, can't wait for it's full release! <33

the voices arent in yet

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прошел год с момента, как я проходила демо версию😭😭 я все еще жду

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i need ais and vere at the same time. clearly they do too lmao

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SAME. I pray theres a poly route. 😭😭😭

Joee ya quiten para Android 😭

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didn’t expect to get this attached so fast. the writing and atmosphere hit hard, and every character feels dangerous in a way that’s hard to look away from. already obsessed and a little scared for what comes next.

Same!!!

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this was pretty wild! thanks so much red spring studio!

feed us with a new update 

I presume Android is not planned, is that right?

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full game?

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Loved your game concept! I specialize in helping indie devs like you reach more players through trailers and social promotion. Would you be open to a free visibility snapshot for your game?

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download is BROKEN bruh i knlw windows is available sl why do i keep getting gkddam mac instructions let me be a FREAK RAHHHHHHH

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pleaseeeee this is such masterpiece , anyone comment on this so I can be back when the new update's done ,thankssssss <3

把所有人的支线都打了一下,感觉都很有意思.美术和氛围都很棒,期待游戏正式发售.喜欢Ais和Leander,是那种有点坏坏的类型吧。Mhin很可爱.

请问是每个人的线都有不同结局吗,还是不会有啊

 我想请问一下为什么我玩到从那5个角色中选一个的时候,后面的剧情就没有了,请问你是试玩版的那种体验服吗🥹🥹🥹

是正常噠,現在這個只是demo,就是試玩版本,之後應該會繼續更新的!

This is one of my favs so far, cant wait for the full game lol

im loving this so much! i havent seen any other visual novel where you can choose a backstory! And not gonna lie Leander got me smiling like an idiot LOL i might have a favorite already..

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