Maelstrom: A Yaoi Visual Novel - Survive a Hostile Alien World

8/7/2026, 5:33:25 AM

Release date: 4/6/2021

Tags: #lgbtq+ #sexual-content #dating-sim #romance #anime #sci-fi #nudity #choices-matter

User Reviews

Score: 81%Positive
Review Count: 48 reviews
Fetched At: 8/7/2026, 5:33:26 AM

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¥ 2,050 (JPY)

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$15.99 (USD)

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Key highlight

A sci-fi visual novel where a disgraced soldier must survive on an alien world by forming bonds with its inhabitants, featuring romance, choices that matter, and mature LGBTQ+ themes.

Who this is for

Recommended for players seeking a choice-driven visual novel experience with a focus on mature themes and LGBTQ+ romance.

Details

Overview

Maelstrom: A Yaoi Visual Novel plunges players into the harsh, alien world of Secren, a planet devoid of women where survival hinges on forming bonds with powerful inhabitants. You step into the boots of Demetri, a disgraced soldier from Earth, who finds himself outmatched by the planet's violent native men. Initially reluctant to engage in same-sex relationships, Demetri's survival may depend on his willingness to adapt and find a mate who can offer protection and affection.

Highlights

This visual novel, based on Yamila Abraham's bestselling novel series, offers a unique sci-fi narrative with LGBTQ+ themes.
Developed by Y Press Games and Geiship, it features art from the renowned studio Dany&Dany.
Players will navigate Demetri's struggle for survival, making choices that impact his relationships and fate, with three potential love interests.

Who It's For

Maelstrom is designed for fans of visual novels, romance simulations, and stories with mature themes, particularly those interested in LGBTQ+ narratives and science fiction settings. Players who enjoy choice-driven stories and anime-inspired art will find this title engaging.

Game Info

Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Visual Novel
Developer: Y Press Games, Geiship
Publisher: Y Press Games
Release Date: April 6, 2021
Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
Content: Features sexually explicit text, suggestive imagery, and discusses mature themes including rape, dubious consent, suicide, cannibalism, and drug use. Contains non-consensual sex and graphic violence.