Artifice

by Duve

Uncensored Windows Linux Mac Android
Versionv0.1
EngineRen'Py
Released2026-05-23
Updated2026-05-26
LanguageEnglish, Indonesian, Chinese

About Artifice

Artifice is a Ren'Py visual novel by Duve, presented with animated 3DCG art. It follows a male protagonist caught in a fantasy world of intrigue, false smiles, and romance. He joins a secretive group in exchange for help finding his brother, then performs assignments that involve charming diplomats, rival politics, and relationships with those drawn to his rising star. The story also builds toward a leaders' contest celebrating the Last Wonder of the World, framed as a stage performance.

The current build is v0.1, released May 23, 2026, and development is ongoing. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android, with English, Indonesian, and Chinese language options. The game is uncensored. This update adds more than 55,000 words, over 1,600 renders, and over 130 music tracks and sound effects, plus two new gallery scenes. It also revamps the interface with an outfit system, relationship meters that change with choices, notifications, and tooltips for glossary entries.

Developer's description

Do you love theater? Ever dreamed of standing in the spotlight? Let me offer you the starring role in my little production... I promise — it’ll be a performance you’ll never forget. Artifice is the debut spectacle of our theater, exploring a world filled with intrigue, secrets, and fake smiles. It showcases the beauty of theatrical productions and why theater is so amazing. Spoiler The main story revolves around a protagonist who is obsessed with findings his brother — the only person who truly understands and accepts him. And for that, he agreed to join a mysterious organization that promised to aid his search… for a price. Now, he must flawlessly carry out every mission assigned to him. Whether that means charming diplomats, outwitting rivals, or navigating the affections of those drawn to his rising star. And you, dear audience, will witness his most daring task yet: A grand competition held by the world’s leaders to celebrate the unveiling of the Last Wonder of the World! But beware — every spotlight casts shadows. Will the price of his mission cost him more than he’s willing to give? Or will he play his role to perfection? Only time will tell~ Enjoy the show and remember: "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”

Download Artifice v0.1

Changelog

v0.1 Over 55,000 words of story Over 1,600 renders Over 130 music tracks and sound effects 2 new scenes in the gallery Thousands of lines of code Revamped UI with new features: 1) Outfit System: All the girls' outfits you unlock as you play are now added to the main menu. This lets you swap them out and create a unique main screen with the girls. 2) Relationship System: Each main girl now has an affection meter showing her current interest in our MC. This meter will change based on your choices and just by progressing through the story. 3) Notification System: You'll now see a notification for every important event in the game. Whether it's a change in a girl's affection, unlocking a new outfit, or whatever else I come up with later. 4) Tooltip System (Glossary): There are now tooltips in the text for unusual or story-important words as you play. Hovering over them gives you a quick rundown so you know what's what. Prologue 2025-07-11 The game is now available in two new languages: Chinese and Indonesian! Adding them took some time, but they’re finally here for you. A special thanks to my two translators — they put in a lot of work so you could enjoy the game in your native language. I’m also excited to share that German will be added soon! Once the translator finishes their work, I’ll include it in the main game version. Prologue Over 26,000 words of script, Over 1,200 renders , 80+ music tracks & sound effects , A handful of animations (only the ones I deemed essential), Thousands of lines of code , Oh, right! A custom UI that’ll give you a little extra insight into the girls you’ll meet along the way..., And so much more.

Player reviews

Player rating 5.0 / 5 · 13 ratings
Written reviews 13 · avg 4.4★
Positive (4–5★) 85%
Latest review 2026-05-27

What players say

Most reviewers give high ratings, praising visuals and story, though some find it confusing.

5★ 8
4★ 3
3★ 1
2★ 1
1★ 0

Players like

  • High-quality renders and attractive characters
  • Good writing and engaging story
  • Substantial prologue length and content
  • Interesting main character and unique world setting

Common complaints

  • Confusing exposition and rushed pacing
  • Too many characters introduced quickly

Best for players who enjoy adult visual novels with unique stories and attractive characters.

Summarised from 13 written player reviews.

Shiemi Moriyama 2026-05-27 ★★★★★
Well, the game is cool, and I like the storyline, but we'll have to wait and see what happens next. The characters are diverse, but they're all beautiful, and the world is fascinating. Let's see where the game takes us.
Pseudanynm 2026-01-07 ★★★★★
This game is truly one of a kind. The prologue was sooo.. good for me atleast. I also loved the intro of how they introduce the world and its like a theater with a movie showing. I love how they…
Giggling Raven 2025-12-30 ★★★★★
This prologue looked incredible and had a very nice length to it. I don't know how often the developer intends on releasing updates, but if they keep or even improve on this quality, it's going to be a nice contender…

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