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Slay the Princess

Slay the Princess

|Visual Novel, Role-playing (RPG)

9.7 /10

Aww Amazing!

Very hot

33.3k ratings
Time to beat
Main
3.5h
Main + extras
5h
Complete
8h
Trailers & screenshots
Why play it

Slay the Princess is a 2023 Visual Novel, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click game rated 9.7/10 from 33.3k ratings, with a main story of about 3.5h, available on Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows).

You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies. Slay the Princess is a choice-driven psychological horror visual novel with dramatic branching, light RPG elements, and hand-penciled art.

Story and worldbuilding

You're on a path in the woods, and at the end of that path is a cabin. And in the basement of that cabin is a Princess. You're here to slay her. If you don't, it will be the end of the world. She will do everything in her power to stop you. She'll charm, and she'll lie, and she'll promise you the world, and if you let her, she'll kill you a dozen times over. You can't let that happen. Don't forget, the fate of the world rests on your shoulders. ... don't you trust me?

Game highlights
Rating momentum

Aww Amazing!: 9.7/10 across 33.3k ratings. This score says: bump it to the top of your backlog.

Play style

Leans into Visual Novel, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, with a main story around 3.5h. Check if that style and time commitment fit you.

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DestructoidEric Van Allen · 30 Oct, 2023
9/10

Slay the Princess is a horror meta-narrative visual novel about the choices we make, and how they change us and those around us. It’s about the interpersonal relationships that can wound us, make us versions of ourselves we never imagined, yet teach us. It is a damn good story, and one worth experiencing.

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RPG FanJerry Williams · 18 Dec, 2023
8.8/10

Slay the Princess is as indie as they come, with creative, novel writing and design that most established studios and publishers would be hesitant to adopt.

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NoesPaisparaFrikisJorge Cuadri · 5 Nov, 2024
8.8/10

Slay the Princess is a short experience, a demented proposal, a poetic, psychedelic and wonderful madness.

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Comunidad XboxIgnacio Ortigosa · 28 Oct, 2024
8.2/10

As a Visual novel, Slay The Princess - The Pristine Cut takes the protagonist's involvement in decision-making a step further, with not only the ramifications of the story being varied, but also the fact that questioning the narrator brings with it many more possibilities.

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FearzineDan Morris · 30 Aug, 2024
10/10

You may think you are making mistakes as you play, only to learn there are no mistakes, just different paths. Often, this leads to new and bizarre outcomes that have you wanting to come back for more.

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GameSpaceTaoshi · 26 Aug, 2024
10/10

Slay the Princess is a narrative experience like no other. The game sharply reacts to your actions, questions, and even thoughts. It will draw you in for hours as you read dialogues and attempt to piece together who lies and who tells the truth. You will find it quite difficult to put the game down once you've started. Everything in Slay the Princess is tied to how YOU see the game, and everyone will understand it in their own way.

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GamesCreedJennifer Rahman · 2 Jul, 2024
9/10

Slay the Princess stands out from the crowd because of its original take on the game story, which rejects the status quo and embraces innovation. Make sure you have enough time and interest in visual novels to the point where you can complete the game.

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Thumb Culture7 Dec, 2023
8/10

Slay the Princess reminds us that within every fairy tale lies complexity and depths to be explored. Defying expectations and offering players a truly memorable gaming experience. It’s a testament to the power of visual novels as a medium for storytelling, and Black Tabby Games has proved their mastery in captivating players with their enchanting tale. Slay the Princess is undoubtedly a must-play for fans of the genre and those seeking an immersive journey through a beautifully crafted thought-provoking world, offering a captivating narrative journey that demands introspection and emotional investment.

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Checkpoint GamingEdie W-K · 29 Nov, 2023
8.5/10

Slay the Princess is an entertainingly dark and subversive visual novel with hidden depths that makes for a great few hours. For developer Black Tabby Games' second title, it's a very encouraging success indeed, and proves that its horror-telling chops in Scarlet Hollow wasn't just a fluke. I will be keenly looking forward to its next title.

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GAMES.CHAchim Fehrenbach · 29 Nov, 2023
9/10

Canadian indie studio Black Tabby Games has already proven with Scarlet Hollow that it can tell very sophisticated, gripping horror stories with memorable characters. With Slay the Princess, Black Tabby Games has now surpassed itself: With every decision you make, the game draws you deeper into its plot loops and narrative levels.

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