TOUCHSTARVED: A Dark Romance Visual Novel
A downloadable visual novel for Windows and macOS
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.
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Development log
- Demo Version 2.0 Patch17 days ago
- Demo Version 2.0 Update95 days ago
- Updated Mac Installation InstructionsApr 26, 2024
- Demo PatchApr 12, 2023
- Enter Key BugApr 09, 2023
Comments
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cuando sale l juego completo
Eu adoraria jogar, mas não tem tradução em português
feeling like the only minh lover reading these comments. I was so excited to pick a route lol. Can't wait for the full game!
Hey, it's nice to see fellow Mhin enjoyer!
I love leander and Ais!!! its so hard to choosee!!!! i cant wait for the full game
This game is really amazing. I am so impressed and amazed at how beautiful and detailed the backgrounds of the different settings are. *chefs kiss* And don't get me started on all the love interests 🫦🫦 When I saw all of them lined up near one another in the that bar I finally understood the purpose of being blessed with numerous holes. Anyway. I can't wait til the full game even if I have to wait til my next life.
I also love that the MC isn't a pushover. She has spark and reacts normally.
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I wish to fall into a coma and wake up only when this gem is finished
Hey, I just want to give you heads up that there is a user named Matthew John that had already stolen two games, The Chronicles of Taldun: The Remainder Expanded Edition is the one I know isn't his. I just wanted you to know so that you can keep an eye on his account in case he tries it with yours. Will edit this once it gets resolved.On a better note I can't wait for it to be finished.
Leander better stop playing before i put the room he gave me to good use
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wonderful game
You're a thief who steals other people's games.
You didn't create The Remainder or A Gay Series and you don't have permission to be distributing them either. Shame on you.
soo..i am a mac user (specifically the macbook air) and i have been struggling to open the application because of what i believe is my terminal app. but i see that many mac users have opened the app so im just wondering if anyone would help me TT...
same... :(
the downloads section has an instruction pdf for mac users, I followed it on macbook air and opened the app perfectly!!
hi! sorry i barley saw this and i did follow the instructions based on the file given but it still didnt workTT
is it possible to maybe dm u somewhere for help? i really wanna play this visual novel
In the same boat! I had to double check and make sure it was in my download folder but even after that it wouldn't open!!!!
Hello！ I'm a MacBook Air user who successfully launched the game by following the guide. Here's my detailed steps , hoping it can help you too:
1. Download the game and unzip it. Make sure the game file appears in Finder (at this stage, attempting to run the game will prompt an error message saying it can't be opened).
2. Open Terminal and enter the following commands:
- Type `ls` and press Enter (this will display directories like "Desktop," "Downloads," and blah blah.)
- Type `cd Downloads` and press Enter
- For Apple Silicon (M1, M2, etc.):
`chmod -R 777 TOUCHSTARVED-SILICON.4.app`
- For Intel:
`chmod -R 777 TOUCHSTARVED-INTEL.4.app`
3. A popup window might appear at this point—click "Open" (the exact wording might vary slightly).
4. Close Terminal, return to Finder, and try launching the game again.
5. If you see a "Touchstarved...not opened" error:
- Close the error message
- Open System Settings (I'm on macOS Sequoia 15.5)
- Navigate to Privacy & Security → Security
- Under "Allow apps downloaded from," you should see the game's name with an "Open Anyway" option. Click it.
- Now the game should launch normally!
(This method worked perfectly for me. Hope it works for you too…feel free to dm me if there’s still a problem…..I’m using a translation app….sorry for the gramma errors… )
hii!! thank you for responding and the post was all good to read but i am still struggling to launch the game TT
i followed the instructions clearly but my terminal app continues to repeat that it cannot 'change the file mode' for the app.
is there anyway to dm u to see if im doing something wrong??
sure—https://www.instagram.com/_ershuang_?igsh=cDd2NDlsdmF2N3Rs&utm_source=qr
It worked, you are doing God's work, thank you :)
You’re welcome! I’m glad this is helpful to you! :P
ON EVERYONE'S CURSED SOUL, WE ALLLLL CRACKING LEANDER
it's Ais for me 🥵
Why not both?
I like the way you think 🙂↕️
WE CRACKING EVERYBODY
OMGG YES
FRRRR
Im really intrigued by the plot point that the MC is the one who is cursed I dont think I've seen something like that in any dating sims I've played before
Also the characters are beautiful
Cant wait for the full game (´｡•᎑•)
っ 💕dude you would LOVEE code realize (on steam and console) it also has a cursed main character. I was so happy when i saw this same theme being used as a plot point in this game bc its super intriguing. I am sooo excited for the full game :3
I looked it up as soon a I read your comment but i cant find it in steam and i dont have a console (╥ ω ╥)
I just played the demo on steam and I can't decide between Leander, Ais, or Kuras. I never play demos and now I remember why. I need this game to come out now, not in Q4!!!! I can't wait!
VERE U TRAITOR!!!!!! I cant belv i went after vere and he just ended up killing me i really liked his character buuuuuuuuutttttt this game is amazing i loved it so much i love every character it was so hard to choose whenever they gave me options to choose between them but i think ais is my fav hes so cool :DDD I love mhin too and all the characters i feel like im still not sure about my favs cuz they're all so well done, thank you so much for creating this game i enjoyed the demo thoroughly cant wait until i can finally play the full game!!! :333
Every character is so MHMHMJAMAHM i need mhin he's so pretty i love his attitude sm 💗💗 and kuras is absolutely ETHEREAL.
mhin uses they/them pronouns💥
It is so hard to choose a favorite between Ais, Vere, and Leander. Like, before it was between Ais and Vere, but when Leander said "I wont leave you, and you wont leave me" it gave off yandere and boosted him up(Like he was already given off yandere, it's just what cemented it). But all of them are so wonderful, love them so much. Cannot wait for the full release.
Cant wait for full release sm!!!! I fell in love with Mhin's persona, they are amazing!
fun game, wish the ost was fully available somewhere.
Que jogo incrível! Me apaixonei, ansiosa para o lançamento.
I've been on itch io for some time already and i've never made an account cuz I didnt saw it necesary, but I needed to comment abt this game cuz I just fell in love, please I CRAVE more Leander content :')
Beautiful game! I'm gonna follow this until the very end.
Im cursed with the ability of having an android 😭😭😭 game looks cool!!
THERE WAS A UPDATE, WHAT HAPPENED?? WHAT WAS THE UPDATE, MORE CONTENT? BUG FIX?
bug fix
👍🫶 U devs are doing fantastic! Keep up da good work 💙💙
I played the demo so many times, this is the game I'm most excited about and eagerly waiting to be released for some time now. I visit here almost every week to see if there is some update.
Amazing work you are doing, and please, don't keep us waiting so much.
Absolute life-changing peak. I would literally jump in front of a bus to save the devs. Can't play any other vn without thinking about this one. This is my Roman Empire fr T-T. Can't wait for the full game to come out (def going for Kuras first lol I love bro sm). Will wait for the full release no matter what even if it takes another decade until release. 10/10 visuals, sounds, plot, and characters. 10/10 recommend.
i loved this game smmm it kinda has obscura vibes in a way
I Hope there will be an artbook
NEED that bitchy little they/them......hyped for the full release!
i need more of ais and vere DAMN
So... this is amazing.
I love Leander smm!! I can't wait for the full release!!! The story telling in this game is so good and the art is beautiful
为什么歪果仁说话都好奇怪🤔️
I'm so excited for the full release <3
who else absolutely adores Leander and Ais, im fangirling so hard for themmmmm!
same here girl!!!
love thiss. does anybody know if there's a specified release date for the full game?
CANT WAIT FOR THE FULL GAME.
this was so fun to play!!! im in love with all of them JWHJEWHEJ one of the best vns ive played thus far :)
OMG when is the full game out?!?!?! This has so much potential. I can't wait for the full game release.
Will the finished game have CGs with the MC?? I played the demo and loved it but i would also loooove it if the MC was drawn so beautifully like all the LIs
on their website they say that the MC will not be drawn except their hands
Still in the first few scenes. There are few minor grammar mistakes but hopefully it will be fixed in the full game!