Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro - A Disturbing High School Love Story

7/22/2026, 3:41:31 AM

Release date: 3/2/2018

Tags: #visual-novel #gore #indie #anime #casual #psychological-horror #multiple-endings #horror

User Reviews

Score: 76%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 577 reviews
Fetched At: 7/22/2026, 3:41:31 AM

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Japan Price: ¥350
Global Price: $2.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/22/2026, 3:41:29 AM

Key highlight

Experience a disturbing visual novel where an ordinary high schooler pursues his childhood friend, who happens to be a giant grasshopper. Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro blends romance with psychological horror and gro

Who this is for

Recommended for players seeking an unconventional romance visual novel that includes grotesque and horror elements. It's ideal for those who find typical romance stories lacking and crave a more stimulating experience.

Details

Overview

Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro, developed by Nostalgia and published by Sekai Project, plunges players into a unique visual novel experience. This title is not for the faint of heart, as it explicitly warns of disturbing and grotesque imagery, including that of non-human creatures. Players step into the shoes of Ichitarou Ichinose, an ordinary high school student navigating the complexities of adolescence and an unexpected romance.

Highlights

A Twisted Romance: The core of the game revolves around Ichitarou's pursuit of his childhood friend, Kokonoe Kokoro, who is revealed to be a rather large grasshopper.
Psychological Horror Elements: Beyond the unusual romance, the game delves into psychological horror, featuring disturbing and grotesque visuals as noted in its warnings.
Indie Visual Novel: Developed by Nostalgia, this indie title offers a narrative-driven experience with multiple endings, appealing to fans of the visual novel genre.

Who It's For

This game is aimed at mature players who enjoy visual novels with unconventional themes and a strong psychological horror component. Those who appreciate anime aesthetics and are not deterred by graphic content will find this title particularly engaging. It's for players seeking a story that deviates significantly from typical romance narratives.

Game Info

Creature Romances: Kokonoe Kokoro was released on March 2, 2018. It is available in English and Japanese. The game supports Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, and Steam Cloud. It is a paid title with a 'Very Positive' user reception on Steam. The developer is Nostalgia, and the publisher is Sekai Project. It falls under the Visual Novel, Gore, Indie, Anime, Casual, and Psychological Horror genres.