VenusBlood GAIA International

VenusBlood GAIA International

Released Sep 2023

Embark on the impossible quest to rescue the decaying world of Palastra in this dungeon defense SRPG, interwoven with a story of epic proportions!

63% positive · 119 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

VenusBlood GAIA International launched on September 26, 2023 as a complete visual novel/SRPG. Following launch, the developer issued a few bug fix and localization improvement patches through November 2023. The only paid DLC — a soundtrack pack — was released on March 25, 2024, which represents the last piece of purchasable content added to the game. Since the soundtrack release, there have been no further updates, patches, or announcements specifically for GAIA International. Developer communications after March 2024 are focused entirely on a separate, follow-up title: VenusBlood RAGNAROK International. A Kickstarter for that sequel launched in June 2024, and a playable demo arrived on Steam in June 2025. These posts are published on the GAIA International store page but describe a different game, not additional content for GAIA. There are no unreleased DLC entries in the store listing, no announced future content for GAIA International, and no roadmap suggesting further updates. The game launched as a complete narrative experience, received post-launch polish and a soundtrack DLC, and the developer's attention has since moved to their next title.
Evidence
VenusBlood GAIA International launched on Steam as a complete game.
news post · Sep 26, 2023 source content shipped
high
Soundtrack DLC released — the only paid DLC for the game, now the last content addition.
dlc listing · Mar 25, 2024 source content shipped
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
JAST
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player

About this game

The island of Palastra, once the shining gem of the Golden Age...

Centuries have passed, and the world has grown still, heralding the beginning of the Twilight Age. Now, the oceans have receded, birthrates have plummeted for all races, and an unknown plague ravages the land. Grotesque creatures of unknown origin roam the lands...

However, hope shines amidst the darkness. A new energy source discovered by Theofrad, the Archduke of the Sorcerous City of Energeia, may hold the key to saving the realm -- Ether. The Holy Dragon Empire Granleyd has outlawed the use of Ether as heresy, declaring a holy war on Energeia. And so begins Theofrad's uphill battle against the Empire, all for the sake of saving the world.

Join Archduke Theofrad in his efforts to save a decaying world in the Twilight Age with the power of Ether and his revolutionary Arcane Avatar Theory! As the underdog in the war against the Empire, he cannot stand against them in a direct confrontation. However, through clever use of the Labyrinth defense system present in the Sorcerous City of Energeia, he can ensnare and trap invading forces before closing in and wiping them out. Aided by his Succubus Secretary, Rein; Artificial Embryo, Lala; and a mysterious young girl known as Titie, Theofrad prepares the labyrinth to welcome any would-be invaders.

With the power of Ether, Theofrad is willing to fight against a world unified against him to save it from decay.

Set traps, position your defenders, and brace yourself for the enemy invasion.

You are the master of the labyrinth, and these invaders are but pieces on a board that you control...

With three divisions of six units each, you enter battle...with all 18 units! Decimate the enemies trapped in your labyrinth with the full force of three divisions!

During certain Event battles, you can face off against other battalions of three enemy divisions, but sometimes, you will enter battle against a colossal foe, taking it on with all three of your divisions to eke out a narrow victory!

Units can be customized in many different ways!

Raise them, assign them to a division, give them equipment, and place them as defenders in the labyrinth or put them into an assault team to directly attack invaders!

Depending on the decisions you make throughout the game, the story may progress down different paths, and there are also multiple endings available!

Make your choices wisely, for they will influence the ultimate ending to your story...

Multiple difficulty settings offer a wide range of gameplay options. For those who want to skip the gameplay and just enjoy the story, use the easy mode's "Win Skip" function to skip battles or even entire maps altogether. Hardcore fans, use the New Game Plus mode that allows you to carry over progress from your previous run and challenge the newly unlocked higher difficulty levels for a more challenging experience! In fact, if story isn't really your thing, there is a dungeon defense only mode available where all story content is cut!

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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