Rottenroots
In this haunting visual novel, you become Salem - torn between forbidden love and regime loyalty. Make split-second decisions that transform his personality in a solarpunk dystopia. With multiple paths and endings, your choices define who Salem becomes in a world where being different is dangerous.
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In this haunting visual novel, you become Salem - torn between forbidden love and regime loyalty. Make split-second decisions that transform his personality in a solarpunk dystopia. With multiple paths and endings, your choices define who Salem becomes in a world where being different is dangerous.
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About This Game
Just Updated
We're thrilled to announce that our demo has gotten a substantial 3.0 update!
This one's big. We're talking a complete character rewrite, 433 on-screen choices, brand-new stat-check mechanics where your decisions can literally make you fail, and 154,500 words of story waiting to wreck you emotionally. Oh, and we added hidden lore. Good luck finding it all.
This update came straight from your feedback and 3.5 months of relentless work. Dive in and experience it for yourself - we can't wait to hear what you think!
Thank you for your continued support,
The Team at Klabautermann Games
About the Game
A Deeply Personal Roleplaying Experience
Your choices shape more than just the story—they forge Salem's very identity. As loyalty clashes with forbidden love in an evil regime, every decision pulls you deeper into his inner conflict. With multiple unique endings waiting to be discovered, your Salem could become a hero, villain, or something far more complex.
Dynamic Character Relationships
Characters remember your actions and evolve alongside your choices. Betray a friend, and they'll never look at you the same way. Show unexpected kindness, and enemies might become allies. Your relationships transform with each playthrough, creating a truly personalized experience every time.
Every second counts
When the clock starts ticking, your instincts reveal who you truly are. Face tense moments where hesitation means death, and split-second decisions determine who lives and who dies. For fans of emotionally charged narratives with real consequences, Rottenroots delivers the adrenaline rush of genuine moral dilemmas.
A Hauntingly Beautiful Dystopia
In a solarpunk world corrupted by evil, the line between utopia and nightmare blurs with each passing day. As Salem navigates a society where conformity means survival, every secret harbored is another root growing deeper. Experience a world where technology and nature intertwine, and resistance blooms in unexpected places.
Why You'll Love Rottenroots
Experience a personality system where your actions shape Salem's character traits, unlocking unique dialogue options and story paths with each playthrough.
Discover multiple endings ranging from heart-wrenching tragedy to bittersweet triumph, each reflecting the culmination of your moral choices.
Immerse yourself in the atmospheric, hauntingly beautiful art by Laura Meggers , whose distinctive blend of hand-drawn elements and digital techniques brings this dystopian world to life.
Dynamic soundtrack featuring heartfelt melodies and high-energy tracks that enhance every moment.
