Second Chance
Early access since Nov 2018
One night, Leslie finds himself at a small town train station, completely lost in the memories of his past. As he explores his past, he makes friends, but... Who are they really? Who is lying and who is telling the truth? And is it true that everyone in our world is entitled to a second chance?
84% positive · 1,124 reviews
Not yet
In early access, still in active development
Medium confidence
Active Development
Not yet
In early access, still in active development
Medium confidence
Active Development
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Second Chance is a visual novel that has been in Early Access since November 22, 2018, and continues to receive active development. The developer, COMAN, has been building out the game's story chapter by chapter, with Chapter 5 delivered in multiple installments over several years.
The major content release history is: January 14, 2020 (start of Chapter 5 with Jace's storyline), January 27, 2022 ("Angel's Flight" — advancing Seraz's arc through Chapter 5), August 8, 2024 ("Rising from the Deep" — 20,000+ lines of new content, new characters, new locations, and full English translation), and December 26, 2024 ("Global Offensive" — completing Lin's Chapter 5 storyline with new HCG scenes and expanded language support). This establishes a clear pattern of ongoing story expansion, even if the gaps between releases have sometimes been long.
A development status post from July 28, 2024 explained the two-year gap between 2022 and 2024: the developers had to relocate to a new country due to circumstances beyond their control, but continued working on the game throughout. This context accounts for that silence.
The December 26, 2024 update specifically added "technical support for future DLC," indicating the developers are already planning content beyond what has shipped. The game is still versioned in the 0.05.x range, well short of a 1.0 release. The developer has made no statement indicating that development is complete or winding down.
As of today (October 8, 2026), the last major content shipped on December 26, 2024 — approximately 21 months ago. The established intervals between major releases have ranged from roughly 6 months to over 2 years, with the 2-year gap explained by a documented relocation event. Given the irregular but sustained cadence and the explicit mention of future DLC support in the latest update, this silence period — while notable — falls within the range the developer has previously exhibited without abandoning the project. There is no distress signal or studio closure announcement. The assessment remains that the game is in active ongoing development.
Evidence
Major 'Global Offensive' update released, completing Lin's Chapter 5 storyline with new HCG scenes, new languages, and notably added 'technical support for future DLC'
Major 'Rising from the Deep' update released with 20,000+ lines of code, new characters, new locations, and full English translation — the largest update in the game's history
Details
Developer
Publisher
C&E
Achievements
99
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Second Chance is a visual novel in original setting. Explore the city and make new friends, solving puzzles and revealing secrets the city hides.
Far over the vast blue ocean rises a small, quiet, unremarkable city.
One fine evening, Leslie finds himself at the station of this city, completely losing memories of his past. On the platform, the mysterious girl Neny Ryn meets him, informing him that he is an exchange student at a local university.
In an effort to find out who he was before, Leslie meets many interesting personalities. Many of them share Leslie’s desire to learn more about himself, and some even become his friends. However, the strangeness that Leslie encounters in the very first days of his stay in the city makes him doubt not only whether they are friends, but even the nature of his own mind.
Who are they really? Which of them is lying, and who is telling the truth? And is it true that everyone in our world is entitled to a second chance?
Author's visual style by the unsurpassed artist Eliana-Asato fills the game in all its aspects. Carefully recreated and unique characters with their unique features, highly detailed backgrounds and unique HCG-arts - all of this is done in the same style that allows players to immerse themselves into the game and feel its visual component.
You never know whom the fate will bring you in this strange city. More than a dozen mysterious characters live their measured lives. They don't even suspect that very soon the life of each of them may change under the influence of the hot heart of Lesley. Follow the call of your heart, and you can learn a lot more about each of them and see that part of their soul that was hidden not only from others, but also, and perhaps even from themselves.
Each player’s choice matters, and the story will evolve exactly as the player wants. However, do not forget that every choice can lead to far-reaching consequences. Most of the consequences for the rash choice will face you. And those consequences that remain outside the brackets, sooner or later risk affecting your fate.
Several mini-games are designed to dilute the gameplay to get the most complete experience of feelings and sensations of the main character. Hack government security systems and look for ways to access strongly encrypted databases. Defend your honor and fight, standing by an indestructible wall between enemies and those who are dear to you.
Far over the vast blue ocean rises a small, quiet, unremarkable city.
One fine evening, Leslie finds himself at the station of this city, completely losing memories of his past. On the platform, the mysterious girl Neny Ryn meets him, informing him that he is an exchange student at a local university.
In an effort to find out who he was before, Leslie meets many interesting personalities. Many of them share Leslie’s desire to learn more about himself, and some even become his friends. However, the strangeness that Leslie encounters in the very first days of his stay in the city makes him doubt not only whether they are friends, but even the nature of his own mind.
Who are they really? Which of them is lying, and who is telling the truth? And is it true that everyone in our world is entitled to a second chance?
FEATURES:
UNIQUE VISUAL STYLE:
Author's visual style by the unsurpassed artist Eliana-Asato fills the game in all its aspects. Carefully recreated and unique characters with their unique features, highly detailed backgrounds and unique HCG-arts - all of this is done in the same style that allows players to immerse themselves into the game and feel its visual component.
HOT HEART:
You never know whom the fate will bring you in this strange city. More than a dozen mysterious characters live their measured lives. They don't even suspect that very soon the life of each of them may change under the influence of the hot heart of Lesley. Follow the call of your heart, and you can learn a lot more about each of them and see that part of their soul that was hidden not only from others, but also, and perhaps even from themselves.
YOU ARE THE WRITER:
Each player’s choice matters, and the story will evolve exactly as the player wants. However, do not forget that every choice can lead to far-reaching consequences. Most of the consequences for the rash choice will face you. And those consequences that remain outside the brackets, sooner or later risk affecting your fate.
GAME IN GAME:
Several mini-games are designed to dilute the gameplay to get the most complete experience of feelings and sensations of the main character. Hack government security systems and look for ways to access strongly encrypted databases. Defend your honor and fight, standing by an indestructible wall between enemies and those who are dear to you.
HALL OF FAME:
The gallery system built into the game will not let you forget about your accomplishments. The Art Gallery saves all received CGs, the number of which has already exceeded 115, allowing them to brag, or enjoy at any time, without having to repeat the game. The achievement gallery system allows not only seeing the achieved achievements, the total number of which has already exceeded 40, but also studying them in detail.Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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