The Contract is a visual novel made in less than a month, for the NaNoRenO 2025 game jam.

Story

Your studio is full of half-finished paintings. Your last exhibition was a failure and you haven't sold a piece in months. Tonight, you decide to stop chasing the dream of become a successful artist. Just as you drop your brush, there's a knock on the door. Outside, there's a man who promises you all the fame and glory you so desperately seek, but can he be trusted? Will his offer come with a greater cost than you expect?

Love interests

Features

• Protagonist with customizable name
• Choices that lead to multiple endings
• Four love interests!
• Almost 20,000 words, approximately 2h playtime

Upcoming Features

These features are yet to be implemented in the visual novel. Look forward to them in an upcoming update!

• Progression chart to track your read endings
• A number of beautiful CGs and collectable illustrations
• Customized text box and choice menu
• Epilogues and other bonus content
• MORE bug fixes!

Content warnings

• Mentions of death
• Major character death

Reader discretion is advised.

Thank you for reading!