GiLGuL
Production Exabilities · 2025 · Adventure, Simulation, Strategy, RTS, Choose Your Own Adventure
PC
Positive95% · 21
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About GiLGuL
Why do people want to die...
Why don't people want to die... In this world, opposites intertwine— cuteness and grotesqueness, hope and despair, life and death. Those who yearn for death, yet cannot bring themselves to it, arrive at the Interworld suspended between life and death. This is the story of Mitsu Mao, a girl clinging to life who gets lost in this Interworld, and those she meets there who have desired death.The game consists of an adventure part, where you explore the Interworld, and a real-time tactical part, where you strategically defeat the monsters blocking Mao's path with her allies. Embark on a dramatic real-time tactical adventure.A World Between Life and DeathTrapped between worlds, in a realm where those who long for death yet can't find. Here, our protagonist, Mitsu Mao, who clings desperately to life, finds herself lost.She soon learns that the Interworld is made up of multiple floors, and that reaching the topmost one might allow her to return to the real world. Driven by her desire to return, Mao begins her perilous climb. Along the way, Mao encounters several people who had wished for death, each burdened by their own tragic past.As she speaks with them, she is forging bonds, uncovering their stories, and perhaps even altering their fates. Their lives intertwine with hers, shaping her understanding of life, death, and the mysteries of this world.Embark on a moving adventure through a world teetering on the brink. Experience a dramatic tale of hope and despair, life and death.
since she was brought there even though she is longing for life
more than anything else.
Why don't people want to die... In this world, opposites intertwine— cuteness and grotesqueness, hope and despair, life and death. Those who yearn for death, yet cannot bring themselves to it, arrive at the Interworld suspended between life and death. This is the story of Mitsu Mao, a girl clinging to life who gets lost in this Interworld, and those she meets there who have desired death.The game consists of an adventure part, where you explore the Interworld, and a real-time tactical part, where you strategically defeat the monsters blocking Mao's path with her allies. Embark on a dramatic real-time tactical adventure.A World Between Life and DeathTrapped between worlds, in a realm where those who long for death yet can't find. Here, our protagonist, Mitsu Mao, who clings desperately to life, finds herself lost.She soon learns that the Interworld is made up of multiple floors, and that reaching the topmost one might allow her to return to the real world. Driven by her desire to return, Mao begins her perilous climb. Along the way, Mao encounters several people who had wished for death, each burdened by their own tragic past.As she speaks with them, she is forging bonds, uncovering their stories, and perhaps even altering their fates. Their lives intertwine with hers, shaping her understanding of life, death, and the mysteries of this world.Embark on a moving adventure through a world teetering on the brink. Experience a dramatic tale of hope and despair, life and death.
Mao Mitsu
Voice: Tomoyo TakayanagiA strong protagonist and an anomaly in the Interworldsince she was brought there even though she is longing for life
more than anything else.
Bikke
Voice: Yuina ItouThe guide of the Interworld. Her true nature and incredible unique character remain a mystery.Miku Tatsumi
Voice: Kana YuukiA "beautiful" lady and Mao's first encounter in the Interworld.A woman who is possessed by the fear of growing old.Yuria Torikai
Voice: Akiho SuzumotoA pure, childlike soul who seems out of place in the Interworld.A girl longing for love more than anything else.Kaede Mizuura
Voice: Yuki TanakaA surprisingly sensible person who feels like she would not belong in the Interworld.A woman who is resenting illness more than anything else.Himena Onikoube
Voice: Eri YukimuraA selfish person who stays true to herself, even in the Interworld. A girl possessed by desire.Megumi Mokudai
Voice: Kiyono YasunoA girl who is both closest to and furthest from the Interworld.A girl utterly consumed by death.Adventure PartA story of joy and sorrow unfolds between Mao, Bikke, and the people they meet in the Interworld.The choices you make shape Mao’s relationship with the other characters, the course of the story, and even the future of each character.Tactical partHordes of monstrous creatures roam the in-between world, seeking to drag Mao and her companions down with them. Utilize a variety of skills, tactics, summoning abilities, and strategic teamwork to overcome these obstacles and continue your quest to reach the real world.What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Really great game that definitely deserves more attention. There's lots of things to love about it, but the story and characters are especially good.2 found this helpful
Very unique and interesting visual novel. It deserved way more attention at launch. It tells an engaging adventure about a land where people go when they can’t decide whether they want to live or die, stuck between life and death. It brings up heavy topics, like whether or not it’s okay for someone to choose to die. The characters in it have great chemistry, with a decent amount of funny banter between them. The character development is also pretty great, especially on the good route, where you save everyone and they overcome their past traumas and decide to live and move on. As for the RTS RPG segments, they were fun, if a little short. I’d say they make up about 10–20% of the game time, so it’s mostly a visual novel. Solid 7/10.2 found this helpful
GilGul is part visual novel, part real-time strategy combat with light RPG elements. It really is an indie hidden gem and I hope it gets the attention it deserves! I really enjoyed the writing, mood and the character development. The story mixes light funny elements with darker themes to great effect. The strategy aspect of the gameplay is also very well done. The balance is sometimes a bit unequal, but when the more challenging fights come up, it's always a lot of fun to try and come up with an adequate strategy, tweaking the character builds, etc. All in all, I would fully recommend this game to players who are looking for a great story, for fans of visual novels, and fans of strategy games. Special mention to the soundtrack, especially the battle themes, that kept things fresh and engaging!2 found this helpful
GiLGuL is one of those indie games that surprises you with how much heart it carries. The gameplay itself is simple, but it works well as a backdrop for the story, which is clearly the star of the show. The voice acting is excellent and brings a lot of weight to the characters, making the emotional moments feel genuine. The writing can feel a little raw, but that actually adds to its honesty, It feels like a story told straight from the heart rather than something over-polished. If you’re looking for a heartfelt, emotional journey with strong performances and a unique atmosphere, you should give it GiLGuL try.2 found this helpful
Really fun and interesting game so far (chapter 3)1 found this helpful
I'm into the storyline of the game!
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