Doki Doki Dollmaker is an in-development boys love (BL or BxB) visual novel. Make decisions on behalf of Lyle to steer the story in different directions and experience multiple endings. The full game is scheduled to release at the end of 2021, but you can try the demo right now to begin the story and meet the characters! The demo was created alongside a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the completion of the project. Please consider checking out the Kickstarter if you are interested in playing more!
- Genre: BL, Romance, Comedy, Slice of Life, Magic
- Rating: T (13+) for mild language and suggestive themes
- Note: 18+ content possible with campaign stretch goals.
- Word Count: 120,000 words (excludes scripting/programming language)
- Engine: Ren'Py
- Platform: PC (Windows/Linux, Mac)
- Note: Due to limitations, the Mac and Linux versions have not been tested.
- Resolution: 1268 x 952
- Language: English
Nothing lasts forever – at least, that’s what young Lyle has come to believe. Forced to move away from home with his older brother, Lyle finds himself in a new town, far away from a painful past and heading toward a lonely future. When he finds comfort in making dolls using a mysterious sewing kit, he soon discovers that his life will be anything but lonely! Be immersed in this heartfelt tale of love and discover what it means to find yourself, no matter who, or what, is willing to lend a hand!
Lyle (the player-character) must move away with his older brother Cole after the sudden and unfortunate passing of their parents. To occupy his mind during the long road trip to their new home, Lyle makes five plush dolls using some leftover materials found in an old sewing kit. Due to the magical properties of the sewing kit and Lyle's cry for help (brought about by loss, unfamiliarity, and bullying at school), the dolls come to life!
The narrative focuses around Lyle and his relationship with the five dolls. He has a lot to teach them, but there’s a lot he can learn from them too. This heartfelt love story is also a coming-of-age story with several overarching plots; Lyle must adapt to his new environment, cope with loss, strengthen his relationship with his brother, discover his sexual orientation, and overcome gender stereotypes, all while teaching five curious dolls about the world. His relationship with the dolls is a complicated one. After all, he plays multiple roles: creator, teacher, and companion. He wasn’t planning to add “boyfriend” to that list, but who knows! Will it be love at first stitch?
Could Lyle fall in love with one of these dolls turned human? It's up to you! The choices you make along the way will affect the outcome of the story. Enjoy expressive character sprites as you make decisions on behalf of Lyle and unlock beautiful CG images along the way!
- 5 Character Romance Options
- Planned 50+ CG Images by DejiNyucu
- Planned 10+ Hours of Gameplay
- 8 Different Endings
- 20 BGM Tracks by Purple Planet Music
- Promo Video by KotoriMWorks