A Shot in the Dark 

FREE DEMO: Chapter 1

PAID VERSION: Chapter 4 + Interactive Walkthrough Features + PDF Guide + Steam Key

The current version (Chapter 4) of A Shot in the Dark includes: 80+ scenes, 150K+ words, 7K+ renders, 375+ animations, 140+ songs, 90+ sound effects. Development of Chapter 5 is currently in progress and planned to release later in 2024!

Once you own the game on Itch, you will get the remaining chapters as free updates in the future. If you have purchased the game and have problems accessing future updates, please reach out and we will help you!

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A Shot in the Dark is a choice-driven adult 3D visual novel that intertwines romance, drama, and a dark, psychological mystery. Navigate romance, relationships, and rivalry as a young man during your first semester of college in this story-rich interactive fiction game. Can you make a fresh start, or will the past catch up with you?

Check out our Patreon page to receive updates on current development, participate in polling to shape future content, and for early access to new releases!

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A mystery to solve

You play as a young man hoping to make a fresh start in college in this male-protagonist dating sim. When a sorority girl goes missing, any hope of a normal semester disappears along with her. Will you be able to solve the mystery of her disappearance before it's too late?

Your choices matter

Choose wisely. There is no right or wrong. There is no one "happy path." From the first chapter to the last, your decisions can have permanent impacts on the story. Many branching story paths—each with its own joys and tragedies—will eventually lead you to one of the multiple endings.

Compelling characters

Ten main love interests represent a variety of body types, personalities, and skin tones, each with their unique stories. Your choices will decide how each relationship progresses, whether passionate encounters or dramatic confrontations. All lewd scenes are optional.

Transparent gameplay

The mystery is in the story, not the gameplay. You will always know what aspects of the game your choices affect, for optimal replayability. No grinding or repetitive minigames. Every mechanic is designed to move the story forward, not to slow it down.

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A Shot in the Dark contains explicit sex, language, drug use, and violence. The story explores dark themes (including anxiety, depression, and trauma) that may be triggering for some players. Please see our website FAQ for a list of content and trigger warnings (warning: contains spoilers). All characters in the game are 18+ and all sexual acts in the game are consensual. Must be 18 years or older to play.

All sexual content is optional and currently includes: anal sex, BDSM, big ass, big breasts, bondage, creampie, cuddling, dating, double penetration, exhibitionism, face sitting, femdom, fingering, fondling, foot job, grinding, groping, group sex (MFF), hand job, hypnosis, incest, interracial sex, kissing, massage, masturbation, MILFs, oral sex, romance, sex toys, spanking, stripping, teasing, vaginal sex, virgin sex. More will be added with future updates!

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Itch players will now be given the option to claim a Steam key when they purchase A Shot in the Dark on Itch. If you already own the game on Itch, these instructions explain how to claim your key. 

Note: The Steam keys are for the base game only (because Itch only allows us to provide one key). You will need to contact us directly to claim your key for the Walkthrough + Guide DLC.  Please reach out to us at vimstudios.vns@gmail.com with the email that you used to purchase the game on Itch and we will send you the additional key for the DLC.

Once you've activated your Steam key, please consider leaving a review for A Shot in the Dark on Steam. Your reviews help the Steam algorithm recommend the game to new players. You DO NOT need to check the box stating that you received the product for free if you already paid for it on Itch and/or Patreon. 

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