主角

主角 (2026)

顶顶阳光 · July 15, 2026 · RPG, Immersive Sim, Visual Novel, Dating Sim, Cinematic

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主角 price by region

主角 costs £6.15 in the United Kingdom, €7.15 in Europe (EUR), $7.17 in Georgia (USD), $7.99 in the United States, CA$10.65 in Canada, A$11.50 in Australia, NZ$12.66 in New Zealand, zł26.88 in Poland and R$36.66 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest 主角 offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £6.15 £6.15 — 1
Europe (EUR) €7.15 €7.15 — 1
Georgia (USD) $7.17 $7.17 — 1
United Statesyour region $7.99 $7.99 — 1
Canada CA$10.65 CA$10.65 — 1
Australia A$11.50 A$11.50 — 1
New Zealand NZ$12.66 NZ$12.66 — 1
Poland zł26.88 zł26.88 — 1
Brazil R$36.66 R$36.66 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About 主角

✦ AI summary

主角 is an interactive cinematic game where you navigate a prestigious performing arts academy while maintaining multiple facades and uncovering conspiracies hidden beneath theatrical performances. Your hundreds of choices across morally complex scenarios determine which of multiple endings you reach, as you struggle to preserve your authentic self amid a system designed to condition you into compliance.

【Foreword】

All the world's a stage, yet homeward lies the heart.This story is purely fictional. Any resemblance to reality—may not be coincidence, but rather a reflection of choices we’ve all faced at similar crossroads in our lives.Protagonist is an interactive game about anti-conditioning, portraying a theatrical journey of pretense and self-redemption. The script is written by the system, but the ending is determined by your own principles.Campus performance mixed with light suspense forms the core of this story. It focuses on real-world growth, breaking away from conventional romance-driven storytelling.It is, above all, a documentary poem dedicated to every young person struggling between ideals and reality.The game revolves entirely around performance. It is about acting—but not only about acting.It is also about pretense, but ultimately about—how to preserve a sliver of authenticity in a life where pretense is unavoidable.

【Story Background】

Welcome to the Master Class of Jinglin Academy of Performing Arts.Known as the "Whampoa Military Academy of Stardom," it is the stairway to glory countless dreamers long to ascend. But remember—the spotlight never illuminates the truth; it only casts shadows.In this game, you will step into the role of "Lusheng," the one who enters the game. The moment you cross the school gate, you are no longer a spectator. You become part of the stage. Everyone here is playing a role—including you yourself. Their smiles are part of the script. Their tears are rehearsed. Their embraces may be setup for the next act.Always remember:Every word they speak is dialogue. Every tear they shed is a prop. Every look they give you is waiting for your response.The system is watching you. It does not speak, but it records. It records whether you applaud at the right moment, whether you cry on cue, whether you reveal your true self during "improvisation."The rules are conditioning you. There are penalties for lateness and penalties for early departure. But the most severe punishment is this—you forget you are acting.If you start believing they love you, if you start feeling you belong here, if you look in the mirror late at night and no longer recognize your own expression…Then you have already fallen into the trap. Beneath the trap is not a stage, nor an escape route—it is the abyss. You must stay vigilant amidst the lies. Hear the truth between the lines of dialogue. Find, within the margins of the script, the self that has yet to be assigned a role.Welcome, freshman.Please take your script.

【Game Features】

  • Deep Role-Playing: Maintain multiple facades. Play different personas in front of different characters. Be humble before mentors, ambitious before capitalists, sincere before lovers—your "acting" determines your ending.
  • High-Density Dramatic Choices: Hundreds of key decisions, from moral dilemmas to emotional gambits. Every click reshapes the direction of the story.
  • Cinematic Interactive Performance: Fully live-action filmed with a professional cast. Camera language, lighting choreography, and performance details all reach cinematic standards, immersing you completely "in character."
  • Xia Meng (The Dangerous Muse): A producer at the top of the pyramid. Is what she offers a shortcut—or the abyss?
  • Cheng Jin (The Guiding Senior): Your undercover partner. Can you pass her tests and earn her trust?
  • Lin Ranran (The Pure Camellia): A microcosm of struggle within the system. Will you become her light—or push her deeper into darkness?
  • Zhou Ruonan (The Barbed Rose): Your classmate. Is her bullying pure malice—or does it serve another purpose?
  • Yan Zhi (The Caged Gardener): Your mentor. Is she the ladder that helps you reach the top—or the nail that pins you to the rules?
  • Gu Ying (The Fading Ember of Idealism): Your director. Will you be her redemption in despair—or become part of the reality that crushes her?
  • Tang Zhi (The Lost Star): A former child star who once shone bright. Her insecurity is an opening—her lingering innocence may become the sharpest test of your conscience.
  • Butterfly Effect System: A seemingly insignificant line of dialogue early on may trigger a fatal crisis in Chapter 3. Affection, trust, and secret clues intertwine, weaving a unique narrative web.
  • Multiple Endings: From "The Truth Revealed" to "Complicity," from "Lone Hero" to "Lost in Love"—your beliefs determine the final act.
  • Hidden Story Layers: Only by making specific combinations of choices can you unlock characters' hidden pasts and the ultimate secrets of the academy.
  • Stage-Inspired Lighting Design: Close-ups intensify dramatic tension and psychological pressure.
  • Immersive Sound Design: Sound becomes a vital character in the narrative.
  • Original Theatrical Score: Music shifts dynamically with the plot and your choices, heightening emotional peaks.

主角 — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jul 19, 2026
[i]All the world's a stage, and all the men and women are merely players[/i]. Today my role is reviewer, for a game where the leading male actor plays the role of an undercover agent, who then assumes the role of a young actor, so he can infiltrate a drama college and expose nefarious individuals. What role will you play? Protagonist is a well put together third-person FMV game that mixes romance with drama, focusing on the performance arts. It remains interesting, has great characters, and exploits its themes to provide a unique narrative style. Lu Sheng’s sister got seriously injured not long after she graduated from an exclusive Master Class at Jinglin Academy. Believing there was foul play, Lu Sheng plans to infiltrate the class by pretending to be a newbie actor. He is assisted directly by a covert female partner, who joins the school but not the class. As Lu Sheng, you get close with three young actresses, each with their own problems and aspirations. You also meet a goal-orientated teacher, an idealistic director, and a femme fatale producer. The narrative remains interesting and is paced well. The progression from a newbie into this secretive class feels earned. It also …
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Recommended Sep 23, 2026
[quote][url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/bloodization/screenshots/?appid=4234260&sort=newestfirst&browsefilter=myfiles&view=grid]With every screenshot I share, you can strip away their masks of deception[/url][/quote] [quote]Want to lift the veil, expose the lies, and reach for a fragile happy ending? My guide might be your key: [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3765143111]Protagonist | Walkthroughs & Achievements[/url][/quote]
4 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 18, 2026
Another peak title for 2026 - great characters - intriguing story - a must play
2 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 18, 2026
good plot but ending is very rushed, could have lengthen it a little but overall good game, acting is good, actress is pretty, good music, hope to see another game soon!
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Jul 28, 2026
I was expecting and looking for something like Breakout 13, Road to Empress and The Vig, more drama-oriented with just some light dating sim elements but sadly I didn't find it here. The main plot and setting is interesting, which makes it more frustrating when entire acts devolve in heartfarming the waifus with some barely justifiable plot reasons while the pacing goes to hell. Too much of a harem fantasy, too little tension. Good for and dating sim fans and sophisticated gooners but it ain't for me, boss.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 17, 2026
NICE STORY, 10/10

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