The Counter Gambit: A Story of Betrayal and Redemption

8/25/2026, 12:04:13 AM

Release date: 1/23/2026

Tags: #sexual-content #nudity #hentai #visual-novel #mystery #story-rich #anime #interactive-fiction

User Reviews

Score: 73%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 75 reviews
Fetched At: 8/25/2026, 12:04:13 AM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 800 (JPY)

Steam JP

$6.99 (USD)

Steam Global

Live Store Snapshot

Body text may reflect the state at publication time. For the latest sale, price, and review changes, prioritize the live price panel, review panel, and the Steam store listing.

Japan Price: ¥ 800
Global Price: $6.99
Price in Your Region: ¥ 800Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 28 Aug 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 8/29/2026, 6:50:13 PM

The price snapshot and review snapshot differ by about 115 hours. Because they are not always refreshed at the same time, confirm the latest Steam listing before making a purchase decision.

Key highlight

The Counter Gambit is a story-rich visual novel where players follow Xiao Wen's journey of betrayal and redemption after being framed for academic success. Developed by Pimp Studios, it features mystery elements and matu

Who this is for

Recommended for players who enjoy immersive stories of betrayal and revenge. Fans of visual novels will appreciate the complex plot and character development.

Details

Overview

The Counter Gambit plunges players into a gripping narrative of injustice and the fight for vindication. After a decade of dedicated study, the protagonist, Xiao Wen, achieves his dream of entering the prestigious Jiangzhou University. However, his promising future is brutally shattered when a manipulative senior student frames him to secure her own academic success. Wrongfully convicted by a biased judge and condemned by public opinion, Xiao Wen loses everything. Now, released early from prison, he is no longer the naive scholar who couldn't defend himself. He has returned from the depths of despair, transformed and ready to reclaim his stolen life.

Highlights

A Rich Narrative Experience: Dive into a story-rich visual novel where player choices and the unfolding plot are central to the experience.
Intriguing Mystery Elements: Unravel the truth behind the framing and navigate the complex social dynamics that led to Xiao Wen's downfall.
Developed and Published by Pimp Studios: This title comes from a developer focused on delivering engaging visual novel experiences.

Who It's For

This game is designed for players who enjoy deep, character-driven stories with elements of mystery and drama. Fans of visual novels and interactive fiction, particularly those who appreciate mature themes and complex plots, will find themselves drawn into Xiao Wen's struggle for justice.

Game Info

Genre: Visual Novel, Mystery, Story Rich, Adult (Sexual Content, Nudity, Hentai)
Developer: Pimp Studios
Publisher: Pimp Studios
Release Date: January 23, 2026
Languages: Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Korean
Features: Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Feature 68, Steam Feature 74
User Reception: Mixed (check the latest Steam listing for current user reviews)