Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze
Released Mar 2022
Otome × Death Game × Mild Horror Multiple Endings Puzzle RPG
92% positive · 4,413 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $2.99
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Evaluation
Ten Trials of Babel: The Doppelganger Maze launched on March 13, 2022 and received a series of post-launch improvements throughout 2022 and 2023 — including a major "PLUS" version overhaul in November 2022, a full voice acting update in July 2023, and the addition of English and Japanese language support in November 2023. These updates appear to represent the full arc of post-launch support for this installment.
Critically, the developer announced as early as April 2022 that a sequel was in development, and by February 2026, the sequel (Ten Trials of Babel 2: Tower and Aurora) had received promotional art, an opening movie, and a theme song — confirming the studio's focus has moved to the next entry in the series. There have been no new updates, feature patches, or content announcements for this game since November 2023, and the developer's most recent communication (February 2026) is entirely focused on the sequel.
The store description presents a complete, self-contained narrative experience with a defined scope: 4–8 hours of gameplay, 15 endings, 18 CGs, and 30+ puzzle maps. No DLC has ever been listed, no roadmap or future content for this game has been announced, and the developer's attention has clearly shifted to the follow-up title. This game appears to have shipped as a complete product and reached its final state with the November 2023 localization update.
Evidence
Developer's February 2026 announcement focuses entirely on the sequel, Ten Trials of Babel 2: Tower and Aurora, showcasing promotional art, opening movie, and theme song — no mention of new content for this game.
English and Japanese language versions added — the last feature update for the game, with developers noting ongoing minor adjustments based on player feedback.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
NVLMaker
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
2023/11/15 English subtitle is added!
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You have been drawn into a game of racial survival, the 'Babel Cross'.
Humans, Mekas, Spirits, Ghosts, Yaos, Beasts, Relics, Phantoms, and two unrevealed races,
together explore the world within the book, climbing the mysterious Babel Tower.
At the top of the tower, after passing through ten worlds,
the victor gains glory and the hope of evolution, while the defeated are erased along with their entire race.
——And so far, the number of StoryDivers who have passed through the tenth world remains zero.
In the 'Doppelganger', the Story World you enter for the first time as a newcomer,
you meet StoryDivers assigned to the same world: Saint, Victor, and Kruger.
If the Doppelganger is triggered, you will face instant death;
and the team, seemingly harmonious and friendly, also harbors restlessness and ominous signs.
Is the heart of those not of our kind different?
The Babel Tower has taken away the "language" of communication between the ten races,
In the face of allies and enemies, what will you do?
■4-8 hours of gameplay (varies with puzzle-solving speed)
■6 characters to pursue (including 2 hidden characters)
■7 BEs, 1 HE, 6 individual character endings, and 1 grand finale ending, 15 endings in total to unlock
■18 pixel CGs for cutscenes and endings
■30+ puzzle maps
■Mild horror elements
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You have been drawn into a game of racial survival, the 'Babel Cross'.
Humans, Mekas, Spirits, Ghosts, Yaos, Beasts, Relics, Phantoms, and two unrevealed races,
together explore the world within the book, climbing the mysterious Babel Tower.
At the top of the tower, after passing through ten worlds,
the victor gains glory and the hope of evolution, while the defeated are erased along with their entire race.
——And so far, the number of StoryDivers who have passed through the tenth world remains zero.
In the 'Doppelganger', the Story World you enter for the first time as a newcomer,
you meet StoryDivers assigned to the same world: Saint, Victor, and Kruger.
If the Doppelganger is triggered, you will face instant death;
and the team, seemingly harmonious and friendly, also harbors restlessness and ominous signs.
Is the heart of those not of our kind different?
The Babel Tower has taken away the "language" of communication between the ten races,
In the face of allies and enemies, what will you do?
■4-8 hours of gameplay (varies with puzzle-solving speed)
■6 characters to pursue (including 2 hidden characters)
■7 BEs, 1 HE, 6 individual character endings, and 1 grand finale ending, 15 endings in total to unlock
■18 pixel CGs for cutscenes and endings
■30+ puzzle maps
■Mild horror elements
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 16, 2026
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