At the Chime of the Bell
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Exhume at your own risk...
After the death of her great-aunt Vivienne, Violet takes it upon herself to prove the renowned spirit medium will not be rising from her grave. Will you brave the graveyard with her?
At the Chime of the Bell is a short, self-contained, and linear story set in the Victorian era. With just under 10,000 words to read, it's time for a witching hour. Grab a blanket, pour some tea, light a lantern, and have a trusty shovel nearby, just in case...
This visual novel was created for the month-long Spooktober 2025 Visual Novel Jam.
Features:
- <10,000 words
- Original music and artwork
- Linear story with 1 ending and a sprinkling of choices
- Victorian setting
- 1 dastardly villain
- 1 burgeoning romance
Content Warnings:
- Camera shakes
- Described violence
- Death
- Mild language
Credits:
- Project Lead/Writer: Amra | cindercritter
- Lead Programmer: DrDaemon
- Editor: Kai
- Composer: John Barone
- Character Artist: Michael | orirising
- Background Artist: Roo
- UI Artist: Mabity
Thank You:
- Runa for help with Latin translation
- The DevTalk community on Discord
External Assets:
- CS Mulan font by Craft Supply Co.
- Speech Pauses for Ren'py by kigyoDev
Download
Install instructions
Download file appropriate for your operating system, and unzip it. If you get a 'Windows protected your PC' message, this is standard for unrecognized publishers. Click 'More Info' > 'Run anyway' to run the visual novel.
Development log
- Mini Update22 days ago
Comments
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I had a great time with your game! :)
I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D
I really enjoyed this game! The story is a wonderful Victorian Gothic Rom-Com. Great characters and banter, lovely sprites and artwork, and a pleasant and engaging soundtrack that Danny Elfman would be proud of! Looking forward to the sequel!
Thank you! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. A sequel? Hmm... I should run this by the team...
This game hits all the right notes between spooky, cheeky, and charming! The art is an absolute treat; the writing is witty; the atmosphere is delicious; the music is evocative; and the cinematography gives everything a sense of liveliness and movement throughout! Honestly, the best I can describe the feeling is by citing the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland: it's creepy at times, campy at others, and simply--fun. Thank you to the team for a terrific and enjoyable game!
Thank you! So glad you had fun with it, that was the ultimate goal :)