B.E.S.T

B.E.S.T

Released Aug 2025

B.E.S.T is an adult visual novel where romance, competition, and betrayal intertwine. 100 participants. $500,000 at stake: who will you trust? Make your choices, build your relationships, seduce or betray… and become the last one standing.

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Evaluation

B.E.S.T completed its Early Access journey and launched its full 1.0 release on August 29, 2025, delivering five complete episodes. The developer has since explicitly stated that B.E.S.T Season 1 is complete. The most recent developer communication, a feature patch post on June 28, 2026, explicitly states: "B.E.S.T Season 1 may be complete, but the story is far from over." This confirms that the first game is a finished, self-contained product. The continued story is being developed as a separate game — B.E.S.T 2 — which has its own Steam store page (App ID 3468530) and is an entirely distinct product. The February 8, 2026 post that previously raised uncertainty about how the sequel would reach Steam now has important context: the June 28, 2026 update shows active ongoing work (four new languages added to Season 1, B.E.S.T 2 wishlisted on Steam), and the developer confirms B.E.S.T 2 is in development as a separate title. Any uncertainty about B.E.S.T 2's Steam release path is a concern about that separate game, not about this one. B.E.S.T (Season 1) is a complete, finished visual novel. The only DLC on its store page is a walkthrough mod, which has been released. No additional content has been announced for this specific game.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states 'B.E.S.T Season 1 may be complete' while announcing 4 new language localizations. B.E.S.T 2 is confirmed as a separate game in development with its own Steam page.
news post · Jun 28, 2026 source development ending
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Developer explains that 'Episode 6' was restructured as 'Episode 0' of the separate B.E.S.T 2 project due to Steam platform constraints. Confirms Season 2 is being developed as a new title.
news post · Feb 8, 2026 source development ending
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Jan 2024

Details

Developer
Publisher
Dolydev
Achievements
35
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Ready to become the top student and take home the $500,000 prize?

🎓 The Concept

Freshly arrived in the United States for a semester in Economics and Marketing, you’re thrown into a one-of-a-kind competition: the B.E.S.T.
100 participants. $500,000 on the line. Only one winner.

It’s up to you to build alliances, seduce your partners, and decide who deserves your trust… and who deserves betrayal.

💔 Romance, Seduction, and Rivalries

Every choice shapes your relationships:

  • Forge strong friendships… or ignite explosive rivalries.

  • Experience passionate romances with unique characters, each with their own secrets and personality.

  • Unlock optional adult scenes woven into a complete and immersive story.

🏆 A Competition Where Every Choice Counts

Take part in social, athletic, and strategic challenges.

Climb the rankings, help your allies, or eliminate your rivals.

Each episode delivers new challenges and branching storylines.

✨ Key Features ✨

  • 🏆 A unique mix of romance, competition & betrayal — who will you trust, who will you seduce, and who will you betray?

  • 🎓 100 contestants, 500,000 $ at stake — fight your way to the top.

  • 💕 Multiple romance routes — each girl with her own story, personality, and choices that matter.

  • ⚽ Sports & challenges — push your skills and face tough rivals.

  • 📱 Interactive phone system — messages, social app, and exclusive content.

  • 🎶 Immersive soundtrack and atmosphere.

  • 🖼️ Over 4,000 renders and 150 animations bringing the story to life.

  • 🔀 Your choices matter — different paths, relationships, and endings depending on how you play.

Last evaluated Jul 10, 2026
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