Hydrangea
Released Sep 2024
A yandere psychological horror visual novel. Choose a sweetheart to romance, but beware the petals of obsession.
91% positive · 145 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Hydrangea is a free-to-play horror visual novel that launched on September 13, 2024 as a complete, self-contained experience. The store description outlines a fixed structure: four endings, a 20,000-word story, and a full original soundtrack — all hallmarks of a finished, standalone release. There is no DLC, no season pass, and no mention of post-launch content planned for this game. The developer's two news posts since launch both announce separate, unrelated games (Metahorror Therapy Session in April 2025, and Doce Fim in October 2025), with no indication of additional content coming to Hydrangea itself. This is consistent with the game having shipped as a complete product from day one.
Evidence
Store description outlines a fixed, complete game structure: four endings, a 20k-word story, full original soundtrack, and no mention of post-launch content or updates.
Developer announces demo for another new game (Doce Fim), describing it as their life's work built over 4-5 years of releases. No mention of any further content for Hydrangea.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Meiri Games
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Your sweetheart fell ill with a mysterious illness. Thankfully, you changed your mind about breaking up with them. Now, you're even closer to them.
Too close.
A romance/psychological horror visual novel inspired by the Hanahaki disease trope. Immerse yourself in a romance with a sweetheart you can customize. But beware, as affection turns to obsession, the petals of love may suffocate.
- Choose your name, as well as your sweetheart's name, pronouns, and appearence.
- Contains four endings. Aim to see the first three to unlock the true end.
- Original soundtrack, backgrounds, portraits, and CGs!
- Story length: 20k words.
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Sprites and CG: Misha
Background art: Banh-mi andJam
Music: Eric Jeffrey Tan
GUI: Abby Jocson / craboozled
Promo pixel art: Mary
Coding: Shie
Technical Artist: Joshua Bowles
Additional CGs and Special Thanks: Nevi
Voice of Yuu: David Finley
Voice of Yua: Liyah Pon
Casting and Directing: Phebe Fabacher (Very Berry Studios)
Mixing: Hayden Davis (Very Berry Studios)
Trailer Edited by Hayden Davis (Very Berry Studios)
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HINTS:
- Ending 3 is not unlocked by default.
- There are some secrets you might not find at a first glance...
Too close.
A romance/psychological horror visual novel inspired by the Hanahaki disease trope. Immerse yourself in a romance with a sweetheart you can customize. But beware, as affection turns to obsession, the petals of love may suffocate.
Features:
- Choose your name, as well as your sweetheart's name, pronouns, and appearence.
- Contains four endings. Aim to see the first three to unlock the true end.
- Original soundtrack, backgrounds, portraits, and CGs!
- Story length: 20k words.
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ABOUT:
Meiri Games is a Brazilian indie dev making free horror visual novels. Meiri lead a team of volunteers to create Hydrangea.Sprites and CG: Misha
Background art: Banh-mi andJam
Music: Eric Jeffrey Tan
GUI: Abby Jocson / craboozled
Promo pixel art: Mary
Coding: Shie
Technical Artist: Joshua Bowles
Additional CGs and Special Thanks: Nevi
Voice of Yuu: David Finley
Voice of Yua: Liyah Pon
Casting and Directing: Phebe Fabacher (Very Berry Studios)
Mixing: Hayden Davis (Very Berry Studios)
Trailer Edited by Hayden Davis (Very Berry Studios)
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HINTS:
- Ending 3 is not unlocked by default.
- There are some secrets you might not find at a first glance...
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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