Locke(d)

Locke(d)

KigyoDev · 2023 · Visual Novel, Philosophical, Mystery, Anime, Dialogue Heavy

PC
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About Locke(d)


You wake up sitting across from a beautiful stranger.

"There is nothing I want more than to talk to you right now."

And so you talk.

Locke(d) is a short, mysterious and atmospheric visual novel with brief point-and-click segments.
  • Linear visual novel
  • ~3000 words
  • 10-30 minutes of reading

The game was originally made within 2 weeks, and was heavily inspired by a passage in John Locke's "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding".

DLC & expansions

What Steam players say

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

Recommended Jun 1, 2026
Developed and published by KigyoDev, Locke(d) is an unconventional visual novel that blends psychological horror, philosophical inquiry, science fiction, and interactive storytelling into a compact yet thought-provoking experience. Rather than relying on dramatic action sequences or traditional gameplay mechanics, the game focuses almost entirely on atmosphere, dialogue, and ideas. It presents players with a narrative that constantly questions perception, identity, and the growing relationship between humanity and technology. The result is an experience that feels less like a conventional visual novel and more like an interactive philosophical experiment. From the moment the game begins, it establishes a sense of uncertainty. The premise appears simple on the surface, but the story quickly reveals layers of mystery that encourage players to question everything they encounter. Instead of presenting a straightforward narrative with clearly defined goals, Locke(d) slowly unfolds through conversations, observations, and increasingly strange situations. The game is designed to keep players uncertain about what is real, what is artificial, and what role they themselves play within the u…
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Recommended Feb 18, 2026
Don't play this, it's a trap. XD
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Recommended May 12, 2026
An interesting short story inspired by a philosophical concept. Can't really go wrong with free and 15 minutes long.
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Recommended May 5, 2026
Cool small experience, you'll probably like it
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Recommended May 27, 2026
She didn't manage to hurt me, but I respect the attempt.
Recommended Feb 19, 2026
Meh.. Its cool don't get me wrong but at the same time... I believe in Allah (so if your religious it isn't made for u) but a great game since its free and amazing concept!!!

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