Nameless - The Departed Cycle is a great story with beautiful art, a lovable cast, and a sexy furry man. Highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys visual novels. Also the sound track is an absolute banger. Definitely checking out their composer's soundcloud and picking that up as well.
Nameless - The Departed Cycle
- Release Date:
- Nov 1, 2022
- Developer:
- Fiendish Fiction
- Publisher:
- Fiendish Fiction
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game

Something lurks in the Umbral Forest, its wicked tendrils snaking out to reshape the very woods themselves. Is this the beast Israh Almasi seeks to hunt and slay for the sake of his dying son? Or something even darker and more sinister than he ever could have imagined?
Meanwhile, a mysterious man has made himself at home at Israh’s campsite. He calls himself Nameless… and he only comes at night.
Follow the red star to the Umbral Forest and unravel the mysteries within.
Nameless: The Departed Cycle is a dark fantasy/horror visual novel featuring a prominent male/male romance. Make choices to determine Israh's fate, and strive to survive -- perhaps even slay -- the monster stalking the Umbral Forest.

A magical dark fantasy narrative comprised of over 20,000+ words. Make choices to determine the fates of Israh and Nameless, and unlock five unique endings -- four bad, and one 'true.'
Wholly original artwork including six backgrounds, three unlockable in-game illustrations, and five unique character sprites with multiple variations.
A rich audio experience, including an original soundtrack which sets the tone with multiple haunting and fantastical scores, plus partial and key line voice acting for the leading characters.
Gay men.
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User Reviews
Beat it in 69 minutes (nice) getting one Bad End naturally The choices for True End are fairly obvious, but it doesn't make it bad. The writing is fantastic, has great humour, and it really let's you sink into the mystical world letting the characters feel human. There are some loose ends, so I'll have to go through again and try to get the different bad endings to see if any extra lore ties those up.
A very sweet and gripping story! The art was unique and well-done, I loved the character designs in particular, and the music was incredibly good. The writing is easy to read and as I said, the story was gripping. If you enjoy fantasy visual novels, definitely give this one a go! You're in for a treat.
A wonderful fantasy that reminds me of a fairy tale, dark but with a heart of kindness! Short but rich, strong characterization and good chemistry. I got the true ending first try and it will absolutely break my heart to go back and try to reach the others. What if I just don't. They've Earned This. love to be queer and read queer visual novels
Gorgeous art, great writing, haunting music, adorable redhead. what's not to enjoy?
Nameless is a beautifully written story with genuinely impactful choices, a lovely soundtrack, and a colorful cast full of secrets. I believe I got through all branches within two hours, though while concisely told, it definitely didn't feel lacking. [spoiler] Israh and Vermillius's often emotional natures make the dramatic path branching read very naturally and convincingly. I felt pretty bad about filtering through some of the bad endings. The writing is rather poetic, but never in a way that takes away from the experience. I found it particularly interesting how Israh appears to fit into the Umbral Forest better than Vermillius; I felt it alluded to the true nature of the latter's relationship with it. [/spoiler]
Good story and I loved the art. Can't wait to go and get the other endings!
these bois r gay
Dark and handsome, and doesn't waste your time with meaningless fluff. Nameless is a gorgeous fantasy VN with colorful characters and hints of an expansive magic world full of awe, wonder, and all sorts of horrors woven together into a grand tapestry, accentuated by the visual effects and stellar OST. Both protagonists, Israh and Nameless, are such deep characters with their own motivations and history. Nameless truly is a story full of heart. You'd be remiss to pass up on it.
This was amazingly written. The influences from ttrpgs and crpgs is very apparent in the world building, character and background designs, and unique choice of voice direction for a visual novel. In fact it almost feels like an rpg on pure story mode, no fighting or adventuring to get in the way of a touching tale of two tortured souls and love, in all its forms. While that could be seen as a drawback, its pulled off incredibly well, and leaves me wishing to hear more tales of the stars.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 1 GHz Intel or AMD Processor
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL or DirectX Compatible Graphics Card
- Storage: 2 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Nameless - The Departed Cycle cost?
Nameless - The Departed Cycle is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.
What are the system requirements for Nameless - The Departed Cycle?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 1 GHz Intel or AMD Processor Memory: 1024 MB RAM Graphics: OpenGL or DirectX Compatible Graphics Card Storage: 2 GB available space
What platforms is Nameless - The Departed Cycle available on?
Nameless - The Departed Cycle is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Nameless - The Departed Cycle worth buying?
Nameless - The Departed Cycle has 100% positive reviews from 12 players.
When was Nameless - The Departed Cycle released?
Nameless - The Departed Cycle was released on Nov 1, 2022.
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