Graven
A downloadable game
Graven is a psychological drama set in the city of Kazuul, on the continent of Stradia.
When two strangers cross paths in a therapist's waiting room, an unexpected connection forms. Will it offer salvation or deepen their shared pain?
This is a story for the brokenhearted, for the ones who push forward, for the ones who lose themselves in the noise, and for the ones who fight against their inner demons every day.
With a focus on emotional authenticity and literary storytelling, this visual novel offers a mature and thoughtful experience into the universal theme of loss.
Graven is set in the same world as "Light My Way", but is a stand-alone story independent of the previous narrative, requiring no prior knowledge to fully appreciate.
Main Characters:
- Rowan - A hyena/fox mix
- Ben - A panda/brown bear mix
Secondary Characters:
- Chobi - A beaver
- Jules - A silkfur/wildcat mix
- Kosmin - A dog mix
- Duke - A jackal/wolf mix
- Mr. & Ms. Bridgeer - Crocodiles
Tertiary Characters:
- Surprise cameo!
Graven contains themes of a sensitive nature including grief, depression, substance abuse, and other psychological content. Please prioritize your mental well-being before reading. Recommended for readers aged 16 and older!
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Status | In development |
Rating | Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars (4 total ratings) |
Author | Bat Studios |
Genre | Visual Novel |
Tags | Black and White, drama, Furry, Gay, Kinetic Novel, Narrative, new-adult-drama, psychological-drama, Romance |
Development log
- Final stretch of writing74 days ago
- At a Crossroad: The AI "Threat"80 days ago
- So much work...Mar 13, 2025
- I can't see it. Where's the ending?Feb 11, 2025
- Ending in progress. Editing planned.Feb 07, 2025
- End of January post: 50k words achieved!Jan 29, 2025
- Mid-January updateJan 16, 2025
- January 2025 UpdateJan 06, 2025
Comments
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Oh man, loneliness and the feeling of loss are doing a number on me. Based on your description, maybe it's not safe for me to read this one. On the other hand, I'm a sucker for cute pandas/bears so I'm interested. I don't mind stories with hardships and characters who go through it as long as the resolution doesn't crush my heart.
Without spoilers, do you think it's okay for me to read it when it comes out ?
Hello,
I don't know what kind of tolerance level you have for something like this, so I wouldn't be able to tell you what to do. It could very well be too much if you are not prepared. But on the flip-side, it could also show you something else entirely.
Some scenes might feel too real, mostly because a bunch of them actually happened to me, but that shouldn't be a deterrent really. More like...something that gives the novel grit.
I'd say give it a shot, but be aware that there is a reason for the content warning. Things get very real, very fast starting on page 1.
Best regards,
-H.M.
Well, as long as the ending isn't brutal I think I'll be okay.
Looking forward to it ^^
I wonder...
Will this be on android?
Most likely, yes.
Espero que o personagem principal seja o Ben
There are 2 :) They are both main characters.
Will this vn be a short? Or will there be many more updates?
It will be a one shot of about 60-65k words 🐯
is this like a promo?
i miss the infos and pics
(though it seems like itch has server problems)
Hello. Yes, it's a promo for our upcoming project. We will update with more details, a logo, images, etc. once we have more of them done. This project is meant to be created and finished within 30 days, with our own added challenge that I, the writer, will be able to get around 50k words out by the end of November. I would like to post my novel in the well-known competition of NaNoWriMo as well.
If you're interested in keeping up with Graven, feel free to follow the project.
Thanks for your interest! :)
iam indeed interested and also follow u
so i wish u good luck and success with this project ^^
Thank you very much for your support! :)