Saving Paula is a Ren'Py visual novel by XTZ Adult Games, presented with 3DCG. You play as Paula Honeybottom and other characters, including the male protagonist. Paula was a soap-opera star who became a housewife and acting teacher, but Dick left her for a younger lover after twenty years. She is depressed and near a breaking point, while a boy and a girl living with her help pull her back. You decide what they mean to her, and your choices can influence her lifestyle and looks. The story blends romance, cheating, and humor, with multiple protagonists and endings.
The current build, v0.0.33, was released on January 11, 2026, and development is ongoing. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android in English plus translations, and it is uncensored. The latest update adds a conversation between Paula and the male protagonist, whose tone changes based on earlier choices. It also adds a scene where Jessica shows Silvia a new bathing suit, and Silvia gives her opinion in a hands-on way. This regular version omits some extras from the xTz build.
Developer's description
Paula Honeybottom was a young soap-opera star before leaving it all behind for the love of her life, Dick.
She settled for the role of a housewife and acting teacher instead.
She was quite happy for 20 years—until the "love of her life" turned out to be an asshole and left her for his young lover.
He really
was
a Dick, apparently...
Spoiler
Now she is depressed, has lost all confidence in herself, and is looking over the edge of a slippery slope.
Luckily, she isn't alone—she has two young people living with her, a boy and a girl, who will help her out and save her from a tragic end.
What are they to her?
Well,
you
decide...
What you also decide is if Paula stays as she is - a beautiful and curvaceous lady - or a fit and energetic 42-year-old teenager:
You can, by your choices, influence Paula's lifestyle and therefore her looks.
v0.033:
1) Paula has a talk with MC.
Depending on your previous choices, she is either very gentle with him, almost submissive, or very angry and aggressive.
2) Jessica shows off her new bathing suit to Silvia.
Silvia, apparently, believes in a hands-on approach to giving opinions about fashion...
3) This is the
regular
version, so no
suggested path choices
,
stats windows
, or
Paula walking fully nude in the corridor
here.
That's in the xTz version.
v0.032 xTz:
1) Added the Jessica scene. Now you have the option to play her and MC's combined path.
We strongly advise you take it.
2) Added music and sound effects throughout the game, and some of it is quite loud. So be advised.
3) Changed order of images and added images to existing sequences.
4) A better envelop to the game, especially the ending.
0.0.31 xTz:
The all-important transfer to Maya and Pixar's RenderMan!
Plus a bath masturbation scene, on the side.
v0.0.30o
N/A
v0.0.30b
N/A
v0.0.29b
N/A
0.0.29 Beta:
308 new renders - some in 4k!
Silvia and Paula are in the pool, as MC joins them.
Silvia is having some issues with the sunscreen and asks for MC's help, to the annoyance of Paula.
And we think you'll really like the final image sequence...
0.0.28 Beta:
229 new magnificent renders.
Two teachers from Paula's college reveal their true intents, before indulging in their lesbian affair.
Paula receives some life-changing news just before sunbathing with a very free-going Silvia.
MC comes home to find an interesting sight.
0.0.26 Beta:
334 new magnificent renders.
14 new Characters. Yes,
14
. Of them 10 female. 5 of the characters are major and can be considered "leading actors." One of them is the author's favorite...
7 new scenes.
Close to 3,000 lines of code, mostly dialog and multiple paths.
Major code changes, especially moving script parts into external files – such as the Relationships and Variables files. This allows for easy expansions (“Patches” or “Cheats”) to be added.
Debugging.
Dozens of new renders, especially changes to the beginning of the game.
A rewrite of the narration.
Changes to the UI.
A cool – but important! – warning screen!
0.0.2 Beta:
The second, very sexy version of the game, in which things are starting to happen...
0.0.1 Alpha:
The first, non-sexual but-still-sexy version of the game.
Player reviews
Player rating1.0 / 5 · 20 ratings
Written reviews20 · avg 2.1★
Positive (4–5★)25%
Latest review2026-02-19
What players say
Most reviewers dislike this slow, content-light adult game despite praise for its premise and visuals.
5★3
4★2
3★0
2★3
1★12
Players like
Stunning visuals and attractive character designs
Promising premise centered on shaping Paula
Engaging dialogue and well-written characters
Interesting points system and player choice
Common complaints
Five years of development with very little content
No sex scenes despite adult premise
Choices seem meaningless and story barely progresses
Best for players who can tolerate slow updates for strong visuals and character-driven premise.
Summarised from 20 written player reviews.
Lu12026-02-19★★★★★
The game still has three stars and a half and that shows his large potential. The characters are good, the story is not bad and the points system is nice. I don't know why the development is that slow, but…
kamimed2026-01-27★★★★★
Saving Paula [v0.0.33] 2/5 wasted potential I just realized my last save of this game was back in 2023, and to be honest at that time it was a solid 4/5 with huge potential especially with really nice MILF. Problem…
LucasLeels2026-01-22★★★★★
The game has an excellent premise and the character is spectacular. I have a few points to comment on, but since the game is still in development, I'll wait to see how it unfolds. Regarding the NTR aspect, it's great…
★★★★★(20)
