This Game Will End in 205 Clicks: A Villain's Unexpected Day Off

6/6/2026, 8:04:17 AM

Release date: 8/5/2025

Tags: #visual-novel #lgbtq+ #short #story-rich #interactive-fiction #linear #indie #pixel-graphics #colorful #anime #free-to-play #casual

User Reviews

Score: 97%Overwhelmingly Positive
Review Count: 1,276 reviews
Fetched At: 6/6/2026, 8:04:17 AM

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 6/6/2026, 8:04:17 AM

Key highlight

A free-to-play visual novel where a supervillain, ROYAL, is forced to take a day off from evil deeds due to maintenance, leading to a story-rich exploration of his life and thoughts.

Details

Overview

Welcome to a day in the life of ROYAL, the supervillain who's just completed his ultimate weapon, only to be thwarted by a mandatory maintenance day. With evil deeds off the table, ROYAL is left to fill his time with… well, talking. This interactive fiction title from insertdisc5 invites players into a surprisingly engaging narrative where the focus shifts from world domination to the inner monologue and past exploits of a villain on an enforced break.

Highlights

A Villain's Monologue: Experience the story from the perspective of ROYAL, a supervillain forced to take a day off from villainy due to unexpected maintenance.
Story-Rich Interactive Fiction: Dive into a narrative-driven experience that explores ROYAL's job, his past, and the very nature of being a supervillain.
Free-to-Play Visual Novel: Enjoy this engaging story at no cost, featuring a linear narrative and full controller support.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy visual novels with a strong narrative focus, particularly those interested in unique character studies and LGBTQ+ themes. If you appreciate interactive fiction that offers a humorous and character-driven experience, even from an antagonist's point of view, this title is worth exploring. Its short, linear nature also makes it ideal for a quick, engaging play session.

Game Info

Developed and published by insertdisc5, 'this game will end in 205 clicks.' is a free-to-play visual novel released on August 5, 2025. It boasts an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' user reception on Steam and supports both English and Japanese languages. The game is designed as a short, linear experience with full controller support, making it accessible and easy to jump into.