Family Secrets
by lis210
About Family Secrets
Family Secrets is an adult interactive visual novel by lis210, built in Ren'Py with 3D CG animated visuals. You play Alex, an eighteen-year-old male protagonist who has a university scholarship and moves into Aunt Nicole’s luxurious mansion. Three years earlier, family head Joseph vanished during his international business dealings, and the police stopped searching. The family keeps quiet, but Alex finds hidden motives behind polite smiles. The story mixes mystery and adult relationships as he investigates the disappearance while choices affect how he relates to Lisa, Tina, Nicole, and Karina. Characters can change as secrets are uncovered, and the ending depends on whether he protects his cousins or uses their weaknesses.
The current build is v0.1.5c, dated December 30, 2025, and development is ongoing. It is available for Windows, in English, with no censorship. The changelog lists v0.2.1b as a later update that lets players give characters their own names, adds 160 new or revised renders and animations, includes two new scenes, and fixes bugs.
Developer's description
Alex's life seems like a dream come true. He is eighteen, has a scholarship to a prestigious university, and an invitation to live in his Aunt Nicole's luxurious mansion. But behind the facade of wealth lies a dark secret. Three years ago, the head of the family, Joseph, vanished without a trace in the labyrinths of his international business. The police gave up, but the family remains silent. Upon entering a house where every cupboard hides a skeleton, Alex quickly realises that his relatives conceal much behind masks of hospitality. Charm is wielded as a weapon here. And innocence is merely a convenient disguise. You are about to plunge into a web of lies and half-truths woven by those closest to you. Are you ready to discover what lurks behind the closed doors of this house's bedrooms? Game features: Double layers. Characters change as you uncover their secrets. A sweet smile may hide vicious tendencies, and beneath aggression lurks plain fear.Difficult choices. Every decision you make matters. Will you be a knight for your cousins or use their secrets to achieve your own goals?Passion and mystery. Investigate the disappearance of Uncle Joseph, cracking passwords and hearts.Interactive story. Your relationships with Lisa, Tina, Nicole and Karina directly affect the ending of this story.
Family Secrets screenshots
Download Family Secrets v0.1.5c
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Changelog
Player reviews
What players say
Reviews are mixed, praising visuals and potential but criticizing weak writing, unfinished plot, and persistent data deletion.
Players like
- Character models and visuals look decent
- Music and ambient sounds are pleasant
- Renamable main character is a nice touch
Common complaints
- Persistent data was deleted repeatedly
- Writing and dialogue feel weak
- Plot and pacing remain underdeveloped
Best for players who like school-themed adult visual novels and follow early development.
Summarised from 3 written player reviews.
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