VIDEOVERSE

Adventure· Indie· Visual Novel· Story Rich

Released Aug 2023

Relive the days of the early internet and dive into this fictional video game era, where the 'Kinmoku Shark’ gaming system and its online social network 'Videoverse' were still popular…

95% positive · 243 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $12.99

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Evaluation

VIDEOVERSE launched on August 7, 2023 as a complete narrative adventure game. Since launch, the developer (Kinmoku, a solo developer) has shipped several meaningful updates: the Drawing Update (1.2) on approximately August 7, 2024, which added a gallery, additional drawing opportunities, and UI polish; and a major Update 1.4 on November 14, 2025, which added Japanese localisation, controller-friendly UI, artwork improvements, and brought the game to consoles (PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox). Smaller bug fix and polish patches have continued through April 2026. In a January 8, 2025 developer post, Kinmoku stated that work on VIDEOVERSE was continuing (specifically the Japanese localisation) but that their primary focus was shifting to a new, smaller project. The April 27, 2026 post announcing Steam Deck verification closes with a direct message pointing players toward Kinmoku's next game, "Ace & Aro: Heart-to-Heart," with gratitude "for all your love and support of VIDEOVERSE over the years" — language that reads as a warm conclusion to the game's support cycle. No future content has been announced for VIDEOVERSE. The sole DLC (the Original Soundtrack) released in September 2023 and no unreleased DLC is listed. The developer has not explicitly stated "no more updates," but the combination of the next-project pivot announced in January 2025, the console launch completing the game's platform rollout in November 2025, and the April 2026 post directing attention to the next game all strongly indicate that VIDEOVERSE's content development is complete. The November 14, 2025 update represents the most plausible endpoint for substantive new content.

Evidence

Update 1.4 shipped: Japanese localisation, controller UI, artwork improvements, and console ports (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox) — a major platform and feature milestone for the game.

news post · Nov 14, 2025 source content shipped

high

Drawing Update (1.2) released for the first anniversary, adding a gallery, additional drawing opportunities, and UI polish.

news post · Jul 31, 2024 source content shipped

high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

VIDEOVERSE Original Soundtrack

Sep 2023

Media

Details

Developer

Kinmoku

Publisher

Kinmoku

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Adventure Indie Visual Novel Story Rich Interactive Fiction Pixel Graphics Narrative Retro Choices Matter Choose Your Own Adventure Emotional Casual Simulation Anime LGBTQ+

About this game

Relive the days of past social gaming networks in VIDEOVERSE – A decision-based narrative adventure focusing on character development, friendship and love, from the developer behind One Night Stand.

As Emmett, a young video game fan and aspiring artist, dive into this fictional video game era, where the Kinmoku Shark gaming system and its online social network, Videoverse, were still popular. Strengthen Emmett’s friendships, share fan art and browse the lively gaming communities. Make decisions that will change how Emmett grows, his approach to Videoverse and, ultimately, the final outcome!

Will your actions help Videoverse thrive, or will you get caught up in teenage drama, video game fandoms and corporate conspiracies?

Relive the Days of Retro Gaming

VIDEOVERSE is inspired by Miiverse, MSN messenger, early internet forums and 00’s technology. The chill soundscape of the Kinmoku Shark, composed by Clark Aboud (Slay the Spire, Kind Words), will uncover memories of your favourite retro gaming consoles.

Browse Videoverse

Meet a huge cast of characters, unlock multiple side stories, enjoy the pixel doodles, and seek out the truth behind the troubled social gaming network! Personalise your Videoverse experience by choosing your avatar, personal quote and favourite theme.

Join Feudal Fantasy Fans

Accompany Emmett as he plays the Kinmoku Shark’s most popular JRPG, Feudal Fantasy. Swap theories and discover tips from other FF fans in its exclusive Videoverse community…and find out whether or not Hanzo will be able to stop the evil Nobunaga!

VIDEOVERSE contains several accessibility options: