It Could Be Worse! is eHellJay’s first adult Ren'Py visual novel, using 3D CG visuals and a female protagonist. The story is set around a woman in a relationship, an unimpressive boyfriend, and a handsome man standing behind her, framing the tale around a possible cheating situation.
Development is ongoing, with version 2.4.2 released on November 4, 2023. It is available for Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android, in English, and is uncensored. This update adds Matt’s route, where Nat is drawn to an adventurous man and spends an afternoon with him at a lifeguard station to learn about his job. The route asks what may happen between them once they are alone, while earlier material also involves Julian, Fabio, and a holiday encounter.
Developer's description
If you agree with me that the guy on the left looks like an idiot, you're right: he is! If you agree with me that the girlfriend in front of him looks pretty good, you have good taste! And if you're wondering what the handsome guy behind her is doing there, I suggest you play my very first game: "It could be worse!"
2.4.2 - Matt route
Matt is an adventurous guy who enjoys life as much as he can. Nat is attracted to this handsome man who looks so little like her. He gives her a taste for the unseemly, the forbidden and even the dangerous. And all in good fun! Nat agrees to go on an afternoon date with him at the lifeguard station "to find out more about the job". But what's really going to happen between him and her behind closed doors?
2.4.1b
Julian, a former school star, Fabio's stalker and Nat's flirt, found the couple on holiday in Florida. He's as handsome as ever, but a little less arrogant; which doesn't stop him from hitting on Natasha again, but more discreetly.
Fabio is on his guard, but an ascent parachute accident leaves him stuck in a wheelchair with a cast for a few days. This gives Julian time and space to make a move on the girl who had already given in to him, for one evening only, at school. With Fabio increasingly annoying her, what will Natasha do this time?
2.4.1a
New options, new possible twists.
Discover them now!
v2.3.2
End of day 3
v1.1.0
N/A
v1.0.0
First Release
Player reviews
Player rating3.5 / 5 · 14 ratings
Written reviews14 · avg 3.3★
Positive (4–5★)50%
Latest review2025-08-25
What players say
Reviews are mixed: some praise seduction-focused cheating and visuals, while others call it predictable and frustrating.
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Players like
Seduction-driven cheating story with multiple routes
Attractive female protagonist and appealing art or settings
Branching choices and path tracker support player agency
Erotic tension builds before explicit scenes
Common complaints
Predictable, clichéd cheating plot with little originality
Weak writing and unrealistic character setup
Unclear choices and hidden content frustrate players
Best for players who enjoy seduction-focused cheating stories with attractive visuals
Summarised from 14 written player reviews.
Laksamanams2025-08-25★★★★★
Come on developing remake this or continue this game, i like this game, but why abandoned, you can voting again, and you can continue this game again. Oh i see you need coffee.? I like this game i like this…
PixelProphet2024-11-14★★★★★
This game presents a storyline that feels far too familiar and overly simplistic, offering little in terms of originality or fresh ideas. The narrative follows a well-worn formula: a confident husband, paired with a wife who falls into the all-too-common…
Bigsy12023-12-28★★★★★
This is a really nice cheating wife story. if you're into those type of stories. If not than this is not the game for you and you will not enjoy it so just don't bother. The art is nice and…