The Bar on the Abyss
This tale starts with your death.
You remember only the moth, carrying you through the cosmos.
And so, the Abyss beckons you.
Now, you are a spirit, immortal. After a meeting with the Grim Reaper, Death, you were gifted with a peculiar inheritance: a bar.
This mysterious establishment and the Abyss around it serve as a nexus, connected to every realm in existence. It’s a haven where spirits and deities, devils and angels, converge to drink and revel.
Yet, beneath the surface, an unease stirs. A voice calls out in your dreams—a loneliness that echoes through the Abyss. Why does it seek you?
A motley crew of spirits and immortals, each hailing from distant corners of the realms, stands with you. Bonds are waiting to be formed, or even love that transcends death itself—perhaps even with Death themself.
Manage your bar, where serving a drink to a god or an eldritch entity is just another day’s work. Unravel a cosmic mystery, go on a date in infernal Hell, witness the universe’s creation, or unlock the arcane secrets of magic.
Your new afterlife awaits.
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- A narrative-driven experience focused on character development and storytelling.
- Play as any gender or none.
- Shape your personality through meaningful choices.
- Engage in deep and complex relationships with a diverse cast of characters.
- Romance mortals and immortals alike - if you want poly, purely physical, or asexual - they will respond in kind.
- Explore the afterlife, visit realms of immortals and gods, and uncover the dark secrets of the bar.
M\F\NB (Poly or Monogamous paths)
Death reveals a surprising warmth beneath their eternal duty.
Is there room for love within their everlasting embrace?
M\F (Poly or Monogamous paths)
This devilish being, a powerful magnet of desire, seeks more than power in the bar’s shadows.
Who dares to pursue the heart behind the flame?
M\F (Poly or Monogamous paths)
The Witch, with their feline companion, seeks a lost soul, their magic stirring trouble and passion alike.
Can a mortal love thrive in the spirit realm?
M (Monogamous path)
A mercenary turned security guard, Hastur carries an immortal burden, guilt born of past battles and sacrifices.
Will your love heal his wounds?
NB (Monogamous path)
The spectral diva enchants with their voice, their performance a dance of beauty tinged with the sorrow of eternal life.
Can your love find a new song for them?
M\F\NB (Monogamous path)
A shade keeps the bar’s order, and his silence holds the weight of cosmic secrets and the tapestry of existence.
Will your heart fall for the being behind the shadow?
With feathers dark and wit sharp, The Raven’s history is as rich as the bar itself. He offers piercing insight beneath a layer of humor.
The stern soothsayer-turned-accountant Yaga guards the bar’s fortune while wrestling with her own spectral regrets and wisdom.
Shelly, the bar’s assistant, brings life-affirming warmth but seeks a new family to fill the void of her lost one.
Welcome to the cosmos: the tapestry of existence, a complex weave of ever-changing realms.
Each domain is a thread in the grand design.
I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback—big or small, everything matters. Your input is invaluable. I’ll be answering and taking each into consideration. You are very welcome to post your reviews here!
Here’s what I’m especially looking for:
- Thoughts on the plot, characters, and overall narrative experience. What’s working, and what could use more polish?
- Notes on any typos, grammar issues, or awkward phrasing that might distract from the story.
- Any continuity errors you spot—It’s a big project, so making sure the narrative makes sense in the long run is really important.
- The game explores themes of Death in various forms, including suicide.
- Alcohol indulgence and its various side effects (hangovers, vomiting, etc.)
- Sexual themes (currently only non-explicit)
Development log
- Hello, Itch!5 hours ago
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I am so excited to see this here! I didn’t even know DashingDon was ending but my first thought was “OH NO WHAT ABOUT TBOTA!?” And so I popped onto the tumblr page and saw the itch.io link and I was overjoyed! I can’t wait to play over all the routes, again, and see how the story continues to progress! I love all your characters, romantic or otherwise! = D
Thank you! Very fitting for this project to start a new afterlife, I think :)