★★★★★(16)
The Call of Darkness
by Ace Games
About The Call of Darkness
The Call of Darkness is a Ren'Py visual novel adventure by Ace Games, using animated 3DCG art. It is set after humanity has reached new worlds and united in peace across a dozen planets. You play a veteran who becomes a starship captain with an oddly sensual crew, guided by his dog, and is drawn into serving an ancient force beyond human comprehension as a herald for an Elder God. The story mixes horror, humor, and monster girl themes while asking whether compassion is weakness when cosmic destruction approaches.
The current build is Arc 2 v0.001, released November 12, 2025, for Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android, in English, Spanish, and Japanese, uncensored. Development is ongoing. The latest listed update for the full first arc added Spanish and Japanese translations, plus bug fixes, dialog improvements, image tweaks, size improvements, and a redone early scene covering the first Antares arrival. It also prepared save compatibility for Arc 2, while quickstart and custom start options are recommended later unless you plan to continue from a 3.44 save.
Developer's description
While man takes his place among the Light of distant Stars, the price of survival may be to embrace the Shadows in Darkness... Man has finally reached new worlds and taken the first steps into the abyss, but, seemingly alone, we have had very little reason to change our ways. War and profit are still the final say in things, so we should be content the recent cycle of war has passed and Humanity is once again united in peace, spread out among a dozen worlds. Spoiler You embody a veteran who has served his planet, just a man and his dog looking to move on as the newly minted Captain of a starship with an oddly sensual and motley crew. But you will rise to be the leader of a destiny that has been seemingly chosen for you by an ancient force from beyond our reality or comprehension. The tides of change from the "Other" sides are coming, and you, as the chosen herald to a less-than-merciful Elder God, must prepare humanity for what is coming. Chaos, Madness, and Cosmic Lovecraftian Horrors that know only hunger and destruction will take much more from everyone and everything if you fail or fall. When the greater good considers compassion weakness, can you be sure you are doing the right thing? Is it okay to enjoy the rewards and pleasures anyway? The Darkness is Calling, and it comes bearing gifts...
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Player reviews
What players say
Most players rate it highly, with a few mixed and two negative reviews.
Players like
- Interesting story, characters, and dark sci-fi horror setting.
- Attractive cast and hot adult scenes.
- Good, engaging animations and strong atmosphere.
- Plenty of content for its development period.
Common complaints
- Choices rarely change the story.
- Humor can feel silly or hammy.
Best for players who enjoy dark sci-fi horror stories with attractive characters and hot scenes.
Summarised from 16 written player reviews.
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