Psychological Horror 'Monologin' Launches on Steam
VAINSANE has released seven visual novels in 2026 alone, and 'Monologin' continues their streak of short, low-priced horror titles that explore specific psychological states.
Key Facts
- VAINSANE released 'Monologin' on Steam for Windows, Mac, and Linux on June 20.
- The psychological horror visual novel follows Leo, a convenience store night worker who finds refuge in a nearly abandoned MMORPG.
- The game has a 30-minute runtime, three endings, and a dual-perspective story structure.
- VAINSANE has released seven visual novels in 2026.
- 'Monologin' is priced at 199 yen, with a launch discount to 159 yen through July 4.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Developer VAINSANE released the psychological horror visual novel 'Monologin' on Steam for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The game follows Leo, a convenience store night worker who finds refuge in a nearly abandoned MMORPG. It features a 30-minute runtime, three endings, a dual-perspective story, and a grunge aesthetic. It is priced at 199 yen, with a launch discount until July 4.
VAINSANE released 'Monologin' on Steam for Windows, Mac, and Linux on June 20. The psychological horror visual novel centers on Leo, a convenience store night worker who clings to an old MMORPG as a refuge from a world he feels is leaving him behind. The game runs about 30 minutes and offers three endings based on player choices, with a dual-perspective structure that revisits encounters from another angle. VAINSANE has released seven visual novels in 2026 alone. 'Monologin' is available for 199 yen, with a launch discount to 159 yen through July 4.
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