Escalation!
Released Mar 2021
A visual novel with 3D model animation featuring BDSM (Bondage, Domination, Sadism, and Masochism).
83% positive · 164 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $24.99
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Evaluation
Escalation! launched on March 3, 2021 as a complete visual novel. The developer subsequently released one DLC — EscalationVR!, a VR version of the game — on November 11, 2022. That DLC is the only post-launch content the developer has shipped, and the store page lists it as released. The store description references a current version of 1.1.4, with the changelog showing only minor bug fixes and display corrections after that version. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced future content, and no developer communications since November 2022. The game appears to have launched as a largely finished product and received its one additional content release in November 2022, with no signals of further planned development.
Evidence
EscalationVR! DLC released — a VR version of Escalation! available as downloadable content.
One DLC listed — EscalationVR! — and it is marked as released. No unreleased DLC entries exist.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Details
Developer
Publisher
Noki-Studio
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
A visual novel with 3D model animation featuring BDSM (Bondage, Domination, Sadism, and Masochism).
* Please check the compatibility by demo version before purchasing the product.
* The latest edition is Ver.1.1.4.
■Story
The protagonist has a quite masochistic propensity.
One day, he worked up the courage and confessed that he'd like to try being dominated.
But just as he was busy worrying about Her being disgusted with him for asking such a thing, the response was motivated one.
It didn't take long before they started BDSM sessions.
After they opened their hearts, domination and submissiveness has naturally been made.
The relationship gets gradually escalated...
* This game contains hard BDSM sessions. Please play BDSM always with safety in your mind.
■Heroine
Saki (Cast : Aruha Kotone)
The same age as the protagonist and has been dating for just over a year.
Taller than your average girl, and a bit more on the slender side.
Long, silky black hair is one of Her charms.
She and the protagonist moved into an apartment recently.
She had a talent of sadist from the beginning, so now She completely loves the dominant role.
■Release notes
1.1.1 First edition on Steam
1.1.2 Fixed an issue on ultra wide monitor
1.1.3 Improved PVC texture
1.1.4 Fixed a background display error
* Please check the compatibility by demo version before purchasing the product.
* The latest edition is Ver.1.1.4.
■Story
The protagonist has a quite masochistic propensity.
One day, he worked up the courage and confessed that he'd like to try being dominated.
But just as he was busy worrying about Her being disgusted with him for asking such a thing, the response was motivated one.
It didn't take long before they started BDSM sessions.
After they opened their hearts, domination and submissiveness has naturally been made.
The relationship gets gradually escalated...
* This game contains hard BDSM sessions. Please play BDSM always with safety in your mind.
■Heroine
Saki (Cast : Aruha Kotone)
The same age as the protagonist and has been dating for just over a year.
Taller than your average girl, and a bit more on the slender side.
Long, silky black hair is one of Her charms.
She and the protagonist moved into an apartment recently.
She had a talent of sadist from the beginning, so now She completely loves the dominant role.
■Release notes
1.1.1 First edition on Steam
1.1.2 Fixed an issue on ultra wide monitor
1.1.3 Improved PVC texture
1.1.4 Fixed a background display error
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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