The House in Fata Morgana

ABOUT THE GAME:
 
Girl in the Attic is a visual novel survival game that blends tension, stealth, and quiet desperation. You play as a girl hiding in the crawlspace above a man’s house—unknown to him, or so you hope. Your only goal is to survive. To last another day. To sneak down into his home while he sleeps. To steal scraps of food, find water, patch the leaks, and maybe figure out why you're here at all.
But be careful. He hears things. He notices things. And he’s not alone in the house.
Every night is a gamble. Every choice matters. Stay too long, and you might not make it back to the attic. Stay too hungry, and you might not care.
 
HOW TO PLAY:
 
Explore and Scavenge
Slip out of the attic when it’s safe and search the house for food, water, and tools. Every room offers something useful—or something terrifying.
 
Stay Hidden
Time your movements, watch his routines, and avoid being seen or heard. Hide under furniture. Hold your breath. Don’t leave anything out of place.
 
Manage Your Needs
You’ll need to eat, drink, and rest to stay alive. Your mental state matters, too. Starvation can cloud your judgment. Sleep deprivation makes you sloppy.
 
Uncover the Past
Clues are scattered around the house. Notes, recordings, strange objects. Something about this man… and about you… isn’t right.
 
Multiple Endings
Will you escape? Will you be caught? Or will you become part of the house, forgotten and silent?
 
 
Release Date: August 5, 2025
Developer: Strange Girl Studios: Itch - Discord - Patreon - Twitter - Website - Subscribestar
Censored: No
OS: Windows - macOS - Android - Linux
Language: English
Genre: Visual Novel, Interactive Fiction, Role Playing, Simulation, Survival
Made with: Godot
Installation: Extract and run.
 



 

"The human heart is but a vessel for pain."

That's what someone once whispered―a voice laced with loneliness, whispering directly into the soul. It's an indescribable sadness, a love just beginning to bloom. It becomes an invisible pain that pierces the heart. And that's what makes up life: a cyclical series of highs and lows.

Tachibana Sai was born without the ability to feel pain in his heart. He spends his days eliminating any seeds of malice that sneak up on his sister, the one person he treasures, without drawing attention to himself.

Sick of the never-ending monotony he lives through, he chances upon a meeting with Benio Matsuri, a young girl whose aloof demeanor resembles that of a beautifully crafted doll.

For the first time in his life, he encounters a heart-piercing sensation―that of falling in love.

On the edge between day and night, in a twilight world where the dead and living mingle, stands an apartment building called Maison sans Nom, which is home to a group of boys and girls.

A ruthless boy who knows no pain in his heart.
A lonely girl without any friends.
A friendly girl who struggles to make connections.
A prickly, ambitious girl who is keen to be of help.
A boy who loves his own cute self above anything else.
A mess of a woman who tries to solve everything through brute force.
And a boy with a tender heart who knows no pain in his body.

This ill-assorted group of residents, hands stained with blood from battling the supernatural Maledicts, shall encounter the hearts they never knew and begin nurturing their souls.

The human heart is but a vessel for pain.

To protect this pain akin to love... To gently break the world apart, piece by piece... Even if it means abandoning humanity. That's why the heart is but a vessel for pain.

For life blazes brilliantly, while the heart goes around in an endless cycle.

Uchihama Academy has seen an increase in enrollment in recent years and as a result, a new school building will be constructed. The story takes place during the final school festival in the old school. All the club leaders decide to give it their all to make this the best school festival. Sou is a member of the notorious astronomy club, which basically solves the various issues in the student council's place.

On one day, he stays in the school late at evening because he got slightly injured by the judo club and is healing his wounds in the infirmary. Suddenly, the building shakes. Shocked, he runs up the stairs to where the shaking seems to have centered, and there he encounters a mysterious naked girl, who at first appears to know him. On the next day this girl, Yui, seeks out the astronomy club, expressing her desire to join.

The protagonist Nimura Kyouji, runs a hot spring inn at a hill station and lives a quiet life away from the city. But, Kyouji also has another motive. He secretly preys on the guests who stay at his inn and uploads their videos on the internet for a large amount of money.

Today, an innocent family from Tokyo arrives at his inn.

"Good afternoon, we made a reservation at this inn, the name is Hidaka――......"

This time, the Hidaka family, who owns a fashion company in Tokyo, will be staying at his inn. When there are a woman with big breasts and her high school girl daughters, there is literally no way that he would ignore this opportunity. Even with the husband and the daughter's childhood friend in his way, he knows that he will figure something out later.

Thus, Kyouji immediately carries out his plan to ruin the mother and daughters of the Hidaka family.

Days Chasing Glory

In this world, the sun shines brightest on the privileged, leaving the rest to shiver in the shadows. Capitalism has stacked the deck, ensuring that the elites monopolize wealth, education, and the luxury of living without fear. Yet, amid this rigged game, one boy dares to defy the odds.

Fuwano Nagi knows this reality all too well. Born in the slums, he's destined for a life of hardship. But then, a rare opportunity lands in his hands:

[One's Gift]

An invitation to Ougen Academy—a school that guarantees a place in the winner’s circle. Each year, one lucky student receives this offer, no matter their background. For a slum kid like Nagi, it’s his ticket out—a shot to rewrite his fate.

But there’s a catch. This school is like a predator's den, and the students are circling, ready to tear him apart.

At the top of the food chain? The student council, the elite of the elite:

-Isshiki Kaname: The charismatic student council president. She's the heir to a powerful family that secretly pulls the strings in Japan.
-Tateshina Eve: Aikido master and smooth operator. Cunning and resourceful, rumor has it she's a secret agent for the National Police Agency.
-Yato Kukuru: Tech prodigy with a bottomless bank account. She's got brains, ambition, and the funds to make it big.

With Touri, his surrogate sister from the slums, by his side, Nagi dives headfirst into this pit of vipers. Can he claw his way to the top and claim his own glory? Or will the privileged elite crush him before he even begins?