Gentle Craving

Gentle Craving is an immersive visual novel that takes you into the life of Níquel, a chemical element facing challenges beyond his years. Living alone with his ailing mother, Níquel must balance his daily responsibilities while keeping his sanity intact as he cares for his loved one.

Surrounded by close school friends, Níquel discovers that one of them is hiding a dark and terrifying secret. Who can he trust? Your choices will shape the story and uncover unexpected truths.

✧ Based on A Ciência Aproximou-nos  by Sofia Silva ✧ 

Inspired by an interactive book, Gentle Craving places you in Níquel's perspective, where your decisions will determine the outcome of his journey. 

Did I let you craving for more?

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Rating: +16

WARNING - While this game contains no NSFW/18+ content, Gentle Craving tackles darker themes typical of the yandere genre. Player discretion is advised.

Warnings	Low	Medium	High
Screen Shacking and Motion		✓
Graphic Violence (Gore/Blood)		✓
Murder		✓
Drugging	✓
Sexual References	✓
Cannibalism references	✓

Main Inspirations: Your Boyfriend and Doki Doki Literature Club.

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Game Features:

• 3 routes
• 3 endings (with variations)
• Playtime: 50± minutes (1 ending) - entire gameplay takes 3± hours
• New art and backgrounds (also gallery!!!)
• 2 Languages : Portuguese and English
• Some jumpscares

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Characters

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Social Media:

Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

If you are craving more: https://linktr.ee/niqxel

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Credits: 

Developer - Sofia Silva

Script - Sofia Silva

Character Design / Art - Mariana Morango

Game UI - Hugo Cunha, Sofia Silva

Translation  - Sofia Silva, Patrick Mendonça, Filipa Mestre

Solo Guitar - Gabriel da Silva

Voices:

Arsénio - Vítor Capão

Cromo - Hugo Cunha

Nitrogénio - Sílvia Pita

Final review: Mariana Peixe