FAQ
Questions
Is the game complete?
No. The Innocent is in active development. v0.4 is the version you can play now. v0.5 is the update being written.
The current build is a complete story arc—it has a beginning, a middle, and a cliffhanger. You won't be left with nothing. But the full story is still being written.
What does the game have now?
v0.4 is the version you can play. It has multiple paths. v0.5 is in progress and not out yet.
- Multiple paths
- 1,039 static renders
- 20,366 words
- 23 cinematic animations
- Fully voiced
- Original soundtrack
- Picture gallery and scene replay
- Journal and statistics
Will there be a mobile version?
The current build is already on Windows, macOS, and Android. Ren'Py can build for mobile, and more of that may come later. The priority right now is the story itself.
Is there a walkthrough?
Not officially—yet. The game is designed to be explored without a guide, and part of the experience is living with your choices.
That said, the community has been incredibly helpful. If you're stuck or want to see a specific path, check the Discord or the itch.io comments. Players share tips there all the time.
An official guide may come after the full release.
How explicit is it?
Very.
The Innocent is an adult visual novel. It contains explicit sexual content, nudity, and mature themes including manipulation, coercion, and non-consensual situations.
This is not a "fade to black" game. When intimate scenes happen, they're shown in full—with art and animation.
If that's not what you're looking for, this game isn't for you. And that's okay.
If it is—welcome. You're in the right place.
Will there be more characters and routes?
Yes.
The current build introduces several major characters, but not all of them have full routes yet. More characters will be introduced as the story progresses, and existing characters will have their arcs expanded.
Confirmed for future updates:
- Deeper relationship paths for Jake, Michael, Ty, and others
- New characters who will play major roles in later updates
- Multiple endings depending on your choices and stats
The story is designed to be replayed. Every path leads somewhere different.
Can I suggest ideas or give feedback?
Absolutely. Feedback is one of the main reasons this game keeps going.
The best places to share your thoughts:
- itch.io comments — every one gets read
- Discord — the community is active and welcoming
- SubscribeStar — supporters get early access and can directly influence development
Not every suggestion can make it in. All of them get read.
Why does the game take so long to update?
Because it's made by one person.
Every scene is written, coded, tested, and polished by hand. Every branching path has to connect cleanly to the next. Every animation takes hours to render.
It could be rushed. It isn't.
The story deserves the time it takes to tell it properly.
Have a question that isn't answered here? Ask in the itch.io comments or on Discord.