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Hell Trap [DEMO]
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
※ Any new additions to the game will be accessable through the Chapters menu!
Yul wants revenge.
He will make the person he hates the most suffer the same way they made him suffer.
…And what hurts more than having your beloved family taken away?
But while Yul prepares to kill the daughter of the person he hates the most, things take unexpected turns and he finds himself with a strange but deep connection to exactly the person that he planned to kill.
───── ❝ warnings ❞ ─────
Please be aware of the following contents:
- strong language
- blood/(animal-)death
- trauma
- suicide
- sexual assault
- stalking
- shaking screen
- unhealthy/abusive relationships
───── ❝ content ❞ ─────
This version of the demo contains:
- full prologue + chapter 1-4 (total ~32k words)
- 300+ hand drawn CGs and backgrounds
- an unlockable gallery
- custom UI
- a chapter screen to select future chapters
- a morally grey protagonist
The full game will contain:
- 15 full chapters (exact number up to change)
- more art
(like a lot) - unlockable alternative main menu screen
- two endings: one bad end and one true end
Disclaimer:
This game is intended as a pure atmospheric story with little interaction.
I recommend a dark room and headphones for the best experience.
Please do not read this visual novel if you are under the age of 15.
Music Credits
Ralpi Composer - Music box
music for videos - cathedral
UNIVERSFIELD - Black Rose
UNIVERSFIELD - A Music Box With Tense Atmosphere
Simple Music Box Melody - AmarantaMusic
Pixabay
Imperium by Talekeeper Music - Royalty Free Dark Choir
Midwich Music
metahesh - id [unreleased]
Download
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Development log
- oopsie haven't updated in a while (⓿_⓿)May 14, 2026
- progress ramble *^____^*Aug 27, 2025
- Progress Update (￣y▽￣)╭Apr 29, 2025
- update regarding future of the game （*＾-＾*）Dec 26, 2024
- CHAPTER 03 + 04 OUT NOW \(@^0^@)/Nov 24, 2024
- NEXT PATCH (CH03 and CH04) ANNOUCEMENT!! o(*°▽°*)oNov 14, 2024
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holy peak.
I wanted to comment just so i could tell you how incredible this game is. I am amazed at how accurately you capture every emotion and experience the character goes through. I also like that compared to other 'stalker' characters, Yulian isn't at all justified by his past to act the way he does. He's disturbing enough to make you question him and his motivations while relatable enough to have you sympathise with his suffering.
The portrayal of the abuse Blanche's daughter goes through is excellently written as well. It feels very comforting to see a part of struggles I had gone through in life, finally be given a name.
You truly inspire me with your talent for both writing and art. I absolutely adore your style and it captures the emotion of every character so well. Also I cannot imagine how much work it takes to do such high quality while attending studies. I hope you pass every exam and get to enjoy the creative process of Helltrap.
Sorry for the very long comment but I couldnt contain myself ever since I first played this game a few months ago while bawling my eyes out.. ㅠㅡㅠ
holy shit thsi is sos un derrrated and i havent even played syet
This game is fire!
this game was so disturbing (in a good way) that when i saw that mila had the same birthday as me i literally flinched in my skin(mostly because it just seems uncommon to me)!!! story writing is so compelling, keep up the good work, can't wait to see more!!
Its so good, i cried at 1 am and now i cant sleep, amazing 10/10 imma go continue crying
Im gonna cry. This is so underrated and beautiful.
Just finished playing the demo as I type, It's really good! I like the plot and god I'm glad that I downloaded this game. I was just looking for more visual novels then I came across this game. I wasn't planning on downloading it first due to the fact that I have lots of visual novels to finish, but I couldn't help myself because I've been looking for more Psychological Horror VNs so I ended up downloading the game and honestly? I wish I played this sooner! T^T
Now talking about how I think about the Plot/Story: The story is unsettling (in a good way), the horrifying events that happened to Junebug was well written and it shows how can it affect someone
(I still can't move on from the scene where Junebug yk... I was expecting that to happen but it still shocked me). And the fact that it left Yul a LOT of trauma that it affected his way of thinking(the cats bro... that scene got me closing my eyes). And Yul's character was so well written and I REALLY appreciate that he actually went on his way to investigate further into Mimi's relationship with her mother + We got to see Mimi's life! And damn, her backstory is VERY well written. It kind of left an impression on me since it's about a mother-child/mother-daughter relationship, it's very tragic and explains a lot about Mimi's character.Overall, this game has been good so far, the plot, characters (and their characterization) and also PEAK ARTSTYLE!!! I'm VERY WILLING to wait for a long time and let this game develop normally. Take your time and goodluck! I'll play this game again once there's an update! :>
Wow this story is so tragic and haunting. The slow burn and character development are so well-intentioned and carefully thought out. I can truly feel the pain each of these characters are going through. I'm rooting for Yul and Mimi's healing!!!
i've been reading a *lot* of yandere vn's lately (cos ya know, depression) and this popped up under my recs. i went in COMPLETELY BLIND... like it was the middle of the night which means i skimmed thru what it was about and decided it sounded interesting enough
steamrolled my way thru all 4 chapters and my god i was NOT expecting any of that (｡﹏｡"ᵕ) def caught me off guard BUT that aside, this was absolutely amazing and awful (in a good way ofc). the atmosphere you created, paired with the way you convey dread, as well as the images... *chefs kiss* 100/10
glad i discovered this little gem and can not wait for even more (ㅅ´ ˘ `)
This is by far one of the best games I've ever played on itch.io, the art, the plot, everything is so good! <
El/la creador/a tiene redes sociales que podamos seguir? 🤔
currently I'm not active anywhere, homegirl is busy busy sadly...
This game actually touched me in a way that any other game cannot. I'm really looking forward playing the full version. Good job.
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THIS IS AMAZING!!!! IM DEEPLY IN LOVE WITH THIS WORK I SWEAR, recently I was in the deepest depression from which I could not get out for more than 3 months, I came across this novel by accident when I was watching all kinds of art on Pinterest, and I was so hooked on the style of drawing that I decided to find out where it came from, and it so happened that I really liked the genre of work...
I read it in one breath, this novel made me rejoice, be sad, angry, and there are moments in it that I met in real life... Reading the novel for a while I even forgot that I experienced the worst months of my life, I really look forward to the continuation!!!!
And I really appreciate your efforts, it's so nice to know that you try to work on the novel more often... And it's a super cool idea to release the full version instead of parts! In fact, I'm very glad that I came across this novel so late, I can't imagine how I would wait for the release of chapters from 2024😆 I would go crazy
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thank you so much!!! tbh i completely forgot that i published this in 2024, thank you for reminding me to get my ass up and work on this asap...
This visual novel is one of my favorites on itch.io despite not being as developed as some others! The writing in this and the characters and their relationships are just so enthralling and I find myself returning to this page every once in a while to check on it. I hope it will update, I yearn to read more about the two main characters and I'm suuper excited for what comes next! Hope the creator is doing well :)
thank you for your sweet comment!! i am alive and well, life just comes in between developing but i am doing my best T-T
el juego esta en español?
Being so serious… this is one of the best games ive played on here. The art is beautiful. I love Mila and her gap teeth soooo much shes adorable. I cant wait for this game to get updated or the full release if their is one. Idc how much the game is on release i need it!!!😩😩 correct me if im wrong but i cant believe this is the creators first work on here! Yall dont understand how in love i am with this gameeee
SPOILER BELOW !! (Idk if itch.io has a spoiler tag)
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Mimi reminds me so much of my self i cant stand it (in a good way). Shes so cute and i just want to hug her all day long. I hope Yul can find solace and peace within Mimi since their so similar (kinda). Both not having a social life outside of their family. And i totally wanna see him break down infront of Mimi and reveal his connection towards her mother. I really need to see yul and Mimi get together and smooching. Power couple work together to kill the witch IKTR🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️
Enthralling story but you should probably add emotional incest to the warnings
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this reached straight to my core. keep up the great work <3
just finished the chapter 4, this game is a masterpiece, plz dont give up on this project, i want to see and feel the full extension of this game ❤
this is so beautiful! i was fully immersed in this. it had been so long since something like this fully grasped my attention. i don't even know if i could call it a game, it almost felt like a movie for me. the story writing was beautiful and the art was too. i love how you show every character a complex backstory, it really means how much thought and efforts you must have put into creating this game! you captured their emotions perfectly as well. i don't understand why this hadn't gotten much attention, but i'm glad i found it. i look forward to the next updates, much love and support to you!
thank you so much!! more content is in works!!
This tramatized me and at the same time made me appriciative that im in the place i am in right now. its a strange feeling, i was gripped and had to see it until its end. Truly a very well written visual novel none and i mean NONE HAVE REACHED TO MY CORE like this one, i wanna cry and scream but i also want more, its like deppresing, sad corn. i feel i need hours to process this..
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I rarely leave comments on games, but after playing this demo, I felt genuinely compelled to share my thoughts. It’s not often that a visual novel grips me so intensely, but this one; this unsettling, beautifully crafted piece of storytelling, truly took me by surprise. From the very first scene, I could tell I was experiencing something special, something that didn’t just want to tell a story but wanted to reach in and captivate players.
First and foremost, the art is breathtaking. Every frame feels deliberately composed, not just to look beautiful, but to evoke. The visual style leans into the macabre so perfectly—the use of shadows, the carefully detailed backgrounds, and especially the character expressions all lend themselves perfectly to the creeping dread the game cultivates. There’s something genuinely unhinged in the way the characters are drawn. Every glance, every twisted smile, every wide-eyed stare is packed with meaning. You can tell a painstaking amount of effort went into capturing the emotional volatility of each moment.
The psychological horror in this game doesn’t rely on jump scares or shock value. It's a slow-burn through and through. It seeps in through the dialogue, the pacing, the quiet moments between breakdowns. It’s in the way characters unravel and in the things left unsaid. That slow descent into madness, grief, or something more unknowable, it lingers long after the screen fades to black. And for me, that’s the mark of truly masterful horror: when it disturbs not just the senses.
The writing is nothing short of exceptional. Rarely have I encountered characters so raw, so achingly real, even as they exist within a fictional world. Yul, his sister, and Mila are all complex, wounded, and deeply human. The way their trauma is interwoven into the narrative feels both respectful and unflinching. There’s no romanticizing their pain, no easy resolution. Instead, the story holds space for their damage, and in doing so, it demands the player’s empathy—even when things become uncomfortable, especially then.
Over just four chapters, I found myself completely invested in their fates. That’s not something that happens often for me, not to this degree. The emotional stakes are high, and it’s clear that no character is safe, no matter how central they seem. That unpredictability only heightens the tension and draws you further in, making it impossible to look away, even when part of you wants to.
Thank you for creating something that challenges the conventions of the genre, that doesn’t shy away from the messy, painful, and often terrifying aspects of the human experience. This game has already carved a space in my mind, and I know it’ll linger there for a long while. I truly love and appreciate this game and cannot wait to see where the story goes from here. Much love and support!
Thank you so much for this long review!! hearing stuff like this makes me want to work even harder on the game T-T <33 Thank you for your support!!
Got me crying I LOVE THIS GAME SM<33
THANK YOU!!!!
I KNOW I'M A SUCKER BUT I NEED A PLAYLIST OF THIS 😭
if you ever make one pls tell me
I DID IT AND I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S RIGHT OR WRONG 😭💔
𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽 (𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒐)
YOU ACTUALLY DID omg i gotta save that thank you so much!!!
I just listened to it and the song choice with meowsic is diabolical omg
NOOOOOOOO! THE CAT--! QAQ
wait- Nooooo! the dogs, and birds...
monarch it's been a while how is everything proceeding 😔😔 (didn't know if I had to use either king or queen)
lol no worries things are going good! I'm gonna post an update on my progress as soon as I can! (✿◡‿◡)
Are you by any chance the same person that made the manhwa Paper cuts on Webtoon? Because you have basically the same art style. If so then, your an awesome story teller and you make good content.
thank youu <33
Is it normal for me to cry and wish blanche would be my mom?
(without the R@pe part)
because I feel like I'd rather want that love than the one im recieving rn
if you can even call it love ;v;
ANYWAYS ENOUGH ABOUT ME LET'S MOVE ON TO THE GAME
ABSOLOUTE 10/10 THE TRAUMA THE MUSIC THE NON- STEREOTYPICAL REPRESENTATION THAT EVERYTHING WOULD BE OK and the ART OMGGGGGG I LUVV IT AHHH!!! Can't wait for more about this game i certinally believe this is heading in a good direction you litterally get so invested!!! I REALLY CAN'T GET ENOUGH !!!!!
Hey there! I'm a big fan of your work and as a representetive of both russian VN dev community and a VN admirer myself, I would really love to help you with the localisation. No payment whatsoever, I just really want to bring this game to a bigger audience that it deserves, and visual novels are known to be most popular in Japan and Russia sooo.... :3
Anyway, if you would like me to help you with a high-quality translation, just contact me via discord (dobroslav_kiselev) or telegram <3<3<3
Best regards,
//Swyatobor//
Amazing.
I really don't know how to feel about this, this was unlike anything I've read!!!! But seriously, the art, the disgustingly accurate portrayal of sa, the trauma the Yul went through, just- no words. I'm excited to see what direction this vn goes in and even if I'm not a great fan of romance in general(like the overused cliche tropes, but this definitely isn't one), I feel like I want to read this further and continue to support it, if only for the horror.
traumatized in a good way <3
:,D you're welcome
why he done killed little meow meow man. he should have just killed the teacher
(spoilers)
One criticism I have is that the sister's suicide felt kind of abrupt. While it is possible for someone to end their shortly life after a single traumatic event, what seems more likely is there would be other factors at play. If the teacher had some sort of blackmail over her, maybe a photograph or video taken during the assault, then the victim would feel much more trapped and likely to take drastic measures. Another option would be if the sister was shown to struggle with depression prior to the assault, maybe due to the loss of her mother and unfortunate life circumstance, then it would make sense for it to be the final push.
i think eventually the creator is gonna show smt more about the sister, i mean, if it is that important to the protagonist, it would be rare if the sister just ends in a cause of the brother s change though is a crucial thing to the protagonist, that wouldnt make the player feel like the brother, so for that, i think that probably the creator is going to put at least some more content about the sister in the future, just an opinion though
I have a feeling this story is going to traumatize me, and I'M ALL HERE FOR IT-
hello, will there be a translation into Russian
at the moment i'm not planning on one!
i am horrified thank you
ur welcome 👍
you did the cat dirty.....
i'm sorry man...
THIS WAS AMAZING YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I LIKED THIS, LOOKING FORWARD FOR MORE