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Bear witness to a love that will change the world, in this classic horror romance visual novel from acclaimed writer Urobuchi Gen.

The Song of Saya is a visual novel, psychological horror and gore game developed by Nitroplus and published by Kagura Games (Chinese Localization) and JAST.
Released on August 12th 2019 is available only on Windows in 2 languages: English and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 7,136 reviews of which 6,487 were positive and 649 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 12.49€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified The Song of Saya into these genres:

Visual Novel Psychological Horror Gore Lovecraftian Horror Romance Anime Story Rich Dark Great Soundtrack Multiple Endings Atmospheric Adventure Cult Classic Cute Singleplayer Simulation Classic

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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 1 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 128MB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 600 MB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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May 2025
saya no uta is a visual novel written by Gen Urobuchi, the same brilliant mind behind puella magi madoka magica. i first read this visual novel years ago, and recently decided to purchase it on steam to experience its story anew, and what an experience it remains. from its very first moments, saya no uta plunges the reader into a world that is, quite literally, corrupted. though SnU is a relatively short visual novel and completable in just a few hours, its brevity works entirely in its favor. the narrative is tightly woven, with no wasted moments or superfluous digressions. rather than diluting its impact through length, saya no uta distills its themes with surgical precision, leaving an impression far greater than many longer. Gen Urobuchi masterfully constructs a psychological and moral labyrinth that challenges the reader’s notions of humanity, monstrosity, and love. saya no uta is not a story about right or wrong, it’s a meditation on perception, isolation, and the desperate need for connection. and what truly elevates this story is its worldbuilding, the way Urobuchi intertwines lovecraftian elements with deeply personal, emotional storytelling is nothing short of genius. despite the disturbing content, theres an undeniable tenderness to the bond between fuminori and saya, making the descent into darkness feel tragically human the soundtrack, composed by ZIZZ Studio, is an essential pillar of the experience. its haunting, ethereal, and at times disturbingly serene. tracks like “sabbath” and “sin” create a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere that perfectly complements the visual novel’s tone. its one of those rare soundtracks that doesnt just accompany the narrative, but deepens it. saya no uta is not a visual novel for everyone. its disturbing imagery, moral ambiguity, and bleak themes are likely to alienate readers expecting conventional storytelling. but for those willing to step outside the boundaries of comfort and explore something genuinely different, something that lingers long after the screen fades to black, it offers an unforgettable experience. It’s a story that dares to be both revolting and tender, horrifying and poignant
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April 2025
A very family friendly Visual Novel that's great for the kids. I would reccomend to play it with the whole family at christmas eve for a cozy experience. Same thing goes for Euphoria :)
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March 2025
A wholesome story about a guy planning ski-trips with his classmates. Jokes aside, as everyone else already mentioned, this game can be quite disturbing and gory at times, but under all that depravity there's something beautiful to be found. Also if you like good music get this. Recommended for fans of Fate/Zero or Urobuchis works in general.
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Feb. 2025
--100% recommend the STEAM VERSION only + Great story, was really interesting + Great horror, but it's a VS so the horror is very much in imagining the way it all must feel for the characters + A bit over the top gory(flesh walls and stuff kinda make me laugh), and a bit bizarre at first + This version has no child rape or pedophilia, unlike the patched/original version, which is why it was changed for Steam probably. + Loved the music and ambiance of the game, huge plus for sound effects too - The pictures/frames I wish were polished more as on the characters, while the characters are great I personally would prefer images with a lot less sketching left in the end result, this was better and worse in didferent images so I think they prob decided to put more effort into certain sprites. Please do not read more from here on out as this is gross.¨ - Patch includes: Rape of a minor(graphically explicit), rape of a lobotomised woman, with minor engaging in the rape with the MC. MC on minor graphically explicit sex scenes) - As I said the patched is rancid, like I installed it as I figured I should have a good comparison since some people whined so much about it being separated, but I'm gonna be completely honest, the game is narrative wise 150% better without the scenes because it's honestly the story that matters, you already understand that he has abandoned all his morals and he is clearly OK with that despite that it worries him that Saya is clearly a minor. Now this is the part in most Japanese loli where it gets a bit creative right, so technically she is not HUMAN so there will be some arguments that she is not a minor or an adult, but I think we should not pretend or downright ignore the constant reinforcing the narrative drives of Saya, regardless of her other form, is presented as a pre-pubescent girl, and just fyi the MC is in his 20s which makes it even more cringe pedophilia fanservice. You also get to spare yourself of this completely useless rape scene of his previous friend where his loli gf lobotomises the woman to make her into the MCs sex slave. There was no narrative or character development here, except for making you hate the MC and Saya more. The game confirms her physical age in graphic sexual narrative where other characters comments on her body and her look.
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Oct. 2024
disgustingly and revoltingly beautiful game. personally struck a chord with me as a schizophrenic adult, and i'm not one to write reviews. left me feeling pensive and unhinged. 4/5
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The Song of Saya is currently priced at 12.49€ on Steam.

The Song of Saya is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 12.49€ on Steam.

The Song of Saya received 6,487 positive votes out of a total of 7,136 achieving a rating of 8.81.
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The Song of Saya was developed by Nitroplus and published by Kagura Games (Chinese Localization) and JAST.

The Song of Saya is playable and fully supported on Windows.

The Song of Saya is not playable on MacOS.

The Song of Saya is not playable on Linux.

The Song of Saya is a single-player game.

The Song of Saya does not currently offer any DLC.

The Song of Saya does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

The Song of Saya does not support Steam Remote Play.

The Song of Saya 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.

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The Song of Saya
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