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
- Updates + Delay AnnouncementJul 31, 2025
- Demo Version 2.0 PatchJul 11, 2025
- Demo Version 2.0 UpdateApr 25, 2025
- Updated Mac Installation InstructionsApr 26, 2024
- Demo PatchApr 12, 2023
- Enter Key BugApr 09, 2023
Comments
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Spanish, pleaseee <3
This is soooo peak. I can't wait for the full release. :3
Is there an android version? I loved nyx hydra games before they shut down and i cant wait to try out this one
Omg rare The Arcana fan in the wild
.. 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
прошел год с момента, как я проходила демо версию😭😭 я все еще жду
i need ais and vere at the same time. clearly they do too lmao
SAME. I pray theres a poly route. 😭😭😭
Joee ya quiten para Android 😭
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!!!
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?
full game?
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?
download is BROKEN bruh i knlw windows is available sl why do i keep getting gkddam mac instructions let me be a FREAK RAHHHHHHH
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..
LOVE LOVE LOVE this game!!!!! It's so well made and fills a hunger i didn't know i had !!!! Genuinely can't wait for the full release, know i'll be taking a week off work to complete the full game when it releases!!!!<33333
Oh this game is really GOOD! I like the art! And I really like Ais, Kuras and Leander! I'm really looking forward to the official release of the game, and I promise I will pay for it
i just played this REMARKABLE game and all i can say is WOW I AM AMAZED ! this game is far one of the best ones here, the music ,charachters, story,effects,pure piece of art! even i am broke as a church mouse ,definitely going to donate something. went sad when the demo ends,came back here and saw there is an update!made my day ^^
im sorry to ask but what update? ive been trying to find anything about it T-T
Está en español?
i keep running back to this demo its so good! can't wait for the 1st chap!! and get the baddiess!!!
fell to my knees when i seen the delay announcement </333
i CANNOT wait for the full release of this game--Ais was so damn pretty!!
FR AND I LOVE MINH TOO!! THEY WERE GORGEOUS!!
Hi there! Will this game cost anything upon release? if so, what?
Comecei a demo e estou super animada para continuar jogando!! A arte tão linda!
Oh my my...Leander!!!
YES OML HE'S SO HOT
I started the demo and i’m super excited to keep playing!! The art and interfaces are great!! Such an amazing and wonderful job 😭
Why is there an update here? But game hasn't been released on steam 😭 😭
THE NEW UPDATE RULES. PLEASE TELL ME LEANDER DOESNT TURN EVIL, I LOVE HIM TOO MUCH AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
This is wonderful news! I was so impressed with the demo from RedSpringStudio. You could really feel the passion they poured into it. I'm so happy to see all that hard work paying off and to know the game is moving forward.
Very beautifully done visually and narratively. I have to say I'm looking more forward to how the story will play out, but I will say as a dating sim I felt a bit like a third wheel around the dudes (though understandably we're still in the introduction stage). I don't feel too bothered by it because I'm super eager to see how our character fits in to this world and what role they'd play.