Mothbound

Eli is a teenager living under the weight of an abusive home. One winter night he's thrown out into the streets—alone, freezing, and hopeless.

But then he sees a glowing moth in the darkness, leading him toward something strange… and someone dangerous.

This marks the beginning of an unlikely bond between Eli and his mysterious neighbor, Dániel—a connection that draws them into a hidden world of nightmares, magic, and moral choices, where nothing is as it seems.

A psychological horror visual novel—and the world's first mahou shounen story set in Budapest.

About the Demo

This demo serves as a prologue, introducing the story and setting the tone for what's to come.

It offers around 30-60 minutes of playtime, depending on your reading speed, and includes a secret ending for those who explore carefully.

Planned Full Game Features

• multiple (5-6) distinct endings shaped by player choices
• hidden endings and easter eggs for curious players
• new side characters
• deeper exploration of the main characters' pasts, personalities, relationships, and motivations
• a fully developed dark fantasy storyline and the mysterious truth behind the glowing moths

⚠️ Please note that this game contains themes and visual elements that may not be suitable for all audiences, including horror, blood, death and scenes of violence.  Player discretion is advised.

Developer's Note

🛠️ The game is still in development and being created by a solo developer, so completing the full version will take some time.

In the meantime, if you enjoyed the demo, feel free to stay updated by following the game on social media — I'll try regularly post new content and sneak peeks there.

Bug reports are always welcome, and if you’d like to support the development, you can do so on Patreon or right here on itch.io. :)

Thank you for playing — and enjoy the chills! 🦋 🖤