Straight!? v0.18.3

A slow-burn cinematic visual novel focused on NSFW male/male content. You play Zack, a 19-year-old starting his first day of college, who meets his new roommate Braden (18). Zack tells himself he is comfortable with his attraction to guys, but the story slowly reveals he is not. As the two grow closer, both have to confront their own feelings about sexuality, attraction, labels, and what those mean for who they are.

Aaryn writes from a psychology background, treating the relationship as a template for how to communicate in real relationships and how someone might work through their own sexuality issues. The primary focus is on dialogue and character development rather than rushing to NSFW scenes. Players commonly report starting with intent to skip to the sex and ending up invested in the cast. The NSFW content exists, but it serves the story.

Two versions coexist on this download page: the original rough draft (complete in 2022, progressively improves in writing and visual quality as it goes) and the Revamp, the active rewrite with better art, writing, and soundtrack. The plan is for the Revamp to become the final version once it catches up; the rough draft will then be retired. Released free here, $5 Patreon backers get updates three weeks early.