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A girl visited your home, who you don't know but she identified herself as your girlfriend. She seems a little bit Menhera, but she knows too much to be just a stalker. This is a Kawaii Future Mystery, you will answer by free input for branching story. Please Try to find out true identity of her.
Inverted Angel is a adventure, artificial intelligence and cute game
developed and published by SCIKA.
Released on July 05th 2024 is available in Japanese on Windows and MacOS.
It has received 435 reviews of which 398 were positive and 37 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 6.89€ on Steam.
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System requirements
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8 or later
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4340 or better
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires network connection.
MacOS
- OS: macOS Sierra (10.12) or later
- Processor: Apple M1 or better, Intel Core i7 or better
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires network connection.
User reviews & Ratings
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Inverted Angel, developed and published by SCIKA, is a uniquely experimental visual novel that blends psychological mystery, surreal tension, and a creative approach to player interaction. Released in July 2024, it positions itself as a “Kawaii Future Mystery,” a term that encapsulates its tonal duality: visually cute and emotionally disarming on the surface, yet deeply unsettling and ambiguous underneath. At its heart, the game tells the story of a mysterious girl who appears at the protagonist’s apartment, claiming to be his girlfriend—despite the fact that he has no memory of her. What unfolds is a slow unraveling of truth, identity, memory, and trust, as the player must deduce what is real and what is illusion, all while interacting with a narrative structure that actively resists simplicity. What immediately sets Inverted Angel apart from most visual novels is its interaction system. Instead of relying on the typical binary or multiple-choice options, the game uses a free-text input mechanic. At key moments in the story, the player is prompted to type responses in natural Japanese, which the game then interprets using an AI-driven similarity model. This isn’t generative AI, but rather an inference system that compares the player’s input to a set of expected narrative responses. If the input aligns closely enough with what the game “expects,” the story progresses along different branches. This mechanic encourages players to think more deeply about their words, to roleplay their deductions or emotional responses, and to test the game’s ability to understand nuance. It can feel liberating at times—like having a conversation with the game rather than simply pressing buttons—but it also brings its own set of challenges. The narrative structure complements the input system beautifully. Inverted Angel doesn’t hold your hand or offer easy answers. Much of the mystery is built through implication, body language, and subtle cues rather than overt exposition. The protagonist is as unreliable as the visitor who claims to know him, and the game leverages this to create a persistent sense of unease. The girl seems sweet, but off—there’s something uncanny about her familiarity, something slightly too rehearsed in her affection. The player’s own apartment, initially a place of comfort, becomes alien as details shift, conversations loop strangely, and messages from friends hint at timelines that may not match. The atmosphere builds like a dream you can’t quite wake from, enhanced by soft, pastel visuals and an ambient score that blurs the line between relaxing and disquieting. Despite its relatively short playtime, Inverted Angel encourages multiple playthroughs. There are numerous narrative branches and endings, some dramatically different in tone, from tragic to hopeful to completely opaque. Unlocking all of them requires both experimentation and a willingness to test how the input system interprets different lines of thought. One ending might hinge on a moment of empathy, another on clinical logic, and others on more abstract reasoning. Players who enjoy piecing together lore and reverse-engineering narrative systems will find much to engage with here. At the same time, the open-endedness of the input system can be a double-edged sword. It’s not always clear what the game is looking for in your responses, and it can occasionally reject answers that feel perfectly reasonable. This can lead to minor frustration, especially for players trying to reach a specific outcome or struggling with the nuances of Japanese phrasing. The biggest barrier for most players, however, is the language itself. As of now, Inverted Angel is only available in Japanese, and the input system also expects responses in Japanese text. This makes the game difficult to access for non-Japanese speakers, and while an English localization has been discussed, it has not yet materialized. That said, players have reported success using external tools or community guides to work around the language issue, though it naturally limits the accessibility of a game so deeply rooted in subtle wordplay and dialogue nuance. Those fluent in Japanese or with an intermediate reading ability will get the most out of the experience, as so much of the game’s emotional and narrative impact comes from tone and implication rather than overt explanation. Still, Inverted Angel has garnered a strong reputation among players who have taken the plunge. Its Steam reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the game’s atmosphere, writing, and bold storytelling approach. It’s a rare example of a game that feels both personal and experimental, where the boundaries between game, story, and conversation blur. Developer SCIKA has shown an impressive level of care in crafting a narrative that challenges the player not just to think, but to reflect, and perhaps even project a bit of themselves into the mystery. The game’s updates—ranging from bug fixes to UI improvements—indicate a developer who is responsive and invested in improving the overall experience. Inverted Angel is not for everyone. It demands patience, curiosity, and a willingness to operate within its unique limitations. It’s light on action and heavy on ambiguity. But for those who enjoy slow-burning psychological stories, games that reward introspection, and systems that allow creative expression within a structured mystery, it offers something quietly remarkable. It’s the kind of game that lingers after you’ve finished, not because of a shocking twist or bombastic climax, but because it makes you question what you saw, what you missed, and what you believed along the way. In a genre full of predictable formulas, Inverted Angel takes real risks, and while it doesn’t always land perfectly, it’s more than worth the effort for those willing to engage with its eerie, delicate world. Rating: 9/10
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Frequently Asked Questions
Inverted Angel is currently priced at 6.89€ on Steam.
Inverted Angel is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 6.89€ on Steam.
Inverted Angel received 398 positive votes out of a total of 435 achieving a rating of 8.48.
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Inverted Angel was developed and published by SCIKA.
Inverted Angel is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Inverted Angel is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Inverted Angel is not playable on Linux.
Inverted Angel is a single-player game.
There is a DLC available for Inverted Angel. Explore additional content available for Inverted Angel on Steam.
Inverted Angel does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Inverted Angel does not support Steam Remote Play.
Inverted Angel is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Inverted Angel.
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Developer
SCIKA
Publisher
SCIKA
Release
05 Jul 2024
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