The Confines Of The Crown
Released Apr 2015
Madeleine Valois is a prince's companion. It is her responsibility to keep him out of trouble - not to let him walk blindly into a political minefield, not to let him get arrested for a crime he didn't commit, and definitely not to let him fall in love with her...
89% positive · 257 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
The Confines of the Crown is a visual novel that released on April 3, 2015. Post-launch activity was limited to technical maintenance: an HD resolution upgrade shortly after launch in April 2015, an engine rebuild in May 2016, and a small stability patch in October 2016. These updates improved the technical quality of the existing game but did not add new story content. The last developer communication specific to this game was on October 22, 2016. No DLC has been announced or listed, and the store description makes no mention of planned additions. The developer's most recent news post (November 21, 2025) announces a separate title, Galaxy Princess Zorana, which is a follow-up to a different Hanako Games game. There is no indication of any new content planned for The Confines of the Crown.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a complete visual novel with 15 possible endings. No mention of DLC, updates, or planned additions.
Hanako Games announced a new standalone title (Galaxy Princess Zorana). No mention of new content for The Confines of the Crown.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Hanako Games
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Madeleine Valois is a prince's companion. Her job is to guide and advise him, to make him look good so that he can land a royal bride. It is her responsibility to keep him out of trouble - not to let him walk blindly into a political minefield, not to let him get arrested for a crime he didn't commit, and definitely not to let him fall in love with her.
Unfortunately, events are not going according to plan...
A visual novel of romance and royal intrigue. With the succession at stake, who can you trust? Your choice of alliances will shift the story and bring you to fifteen different possible endings.
Can Madeleine break free from the social obligations that keep her trapped and helpless, or will she be led into an even more dangerous trap of royal making?
Unfortunately, events are not going according to plan...
A visual novel of romance and royal intrigue. With the succession at stake, who can you trust? Your choice of alliances will shift the story and bring you to fifteen different possible endings.
Can Madeleine break free from the social obligations that keep her trapped and helpless, or will she be led into an even more dangerous trap of royal making?
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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