Decay of Men
About Decay of Men
Decay of Men is a Ren'Py visual novel by MadmanMedia18, built around a post-outbreak dystopian setting and a branching romance. You play as two survivors: a young man whose life collapses after a tragic event and a sheltered young woman who must become a protector. The game uses 3DCG artwork with animated scenes, and choices shape relationships and decisions in a lawless world. You decide how far each survivor goes and which risks they take to protect loved ones.
The current release is version v0.1, dated October 28, 2025, indicating development is ongoing rather than complete. It is available for Windows and Linux in English, with no censorship. The v0.1 update notes list over 700 renders, more than 100 animations and dynamic renders, and 35 or more songs and sound effects.
Developer's description
Your Journey Begins when Civilization Ends! Years after the outbreak of a devastating virus, you take control of two survivors who couldn´t be more different from each other. Build new connections, relationships and make the right decisions as you experience the Decay of Men. The first is a young man who after tragic event shatters his world must now chose who he wants to be in this world. A world without law. The second character, a young woman, is forced to grow through the challenges facing her. Having been protected all her life, she now must step into the role of the protector. You decide how far she will go, which risks she will take, to save the ones she loves.
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Download Decay of Men v0.1
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Player reviews
What players say
Mixed early reception: two reviews praise the promising start and visuals, while one criticizes writing and pacing.
Players like
- Promising start with potential for future updates
- Characters are well written in early version
- Animations add visual life to scenes
- NTR fits the end-of-world setting
Common complaints
- Writing feels rough and plot jumps are confusing
- Character motivations seem inconsistent with timeline
- Some animations feel excessive or too complex
Best for players who enjoy early adult visual novels with apocalyptic themes and animation.
Summarised from 3 written player reviews.
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