Rot in Paradise
Rot in Paradise, created by RachelDrawsThis in collaboration with STUDIO INVESTIGRAVE and Rix, is a short horror visual novel that takes place on the Australian coast during October.
The story follows June and her group of friends — Vonnie, McCoy, Carmen, and Ryan — as they travel to a small island resort for what should have been a relaxing weekend. Their trip soon turns unsettling when unusual sights and behaviors begin to disturb the group, blurring the line between reality and hallucination.
Players make choices that shape the outcome, leading to two distinct endings. The game relies heavily on atmosphere and storytelling, supported by hand-drawn CGs, maps, and an original soundtrack designed to build tension.
Key elements include:
- A narrative-driven experience with multiple routes
- Over 90 visual assets and custom audio
- A playtime of about 40 minutes
The game deals with themes of peer pressure, unstable friendships, and identity struggles, presented through psychological and supernatural horror. Content warnings apply, as players will encounter blood, unsettling sounds, references to disordered eating, thalassophobia, and imagery meant to disturb.
Rot in Paradise was originally developed as part of the Spooktober VN Jam 2024, highlighting how a seemingly ordinary trip can reveal hidden fears and destructive dynamics.
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