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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Of Sense and Soul
Forsythia Productions · Published by Forsythia Productions Ltd. · Official site ↗
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
A queer Victorian romance visual novel in which a gentleman running from the past and a poet hiding from the future collide through a lonely hearts ad. Suddenly, their lives can blossom—if you choose to change them.
Indie, Simulation · More free games
Of Sense and Soul invites you to guide a gentleman from his past and a poet seeking her future as they intersect in this indie simulation experience. Choose their paths, shape their love story in a visually rich narrative adventure.
About this game
In 1875 London, an editorialist and a gentleman have an unusual first meeting through a misconstrued personal ad. Their paths intertwine as they struggle against their own regrets and ways, and they must decide which to follow: their hearts, or the status quo.
Of Sense and Soul is a story lost to time, centred on two men navigating the smog-covered streets of Victorian London: Hugo Brooks, a reserved editorialist who never adventures far outside the written word, or Seamus Charkham, a confirmed bachelor who would sooner move forward blindfolded than look to the past.
Both are set in their ways, and both are in desperate need of a change, though loath to admit it. Despite wanting to believe they’re satisfied with continuing on as they have been, they find that sometimes, things can change for the better — and that the marks we leave on the lives of those around us are so much greater than we realise.
Of Sense and Soul will include ...
A researched, robust Victorian England setting
Detailed watercolour-inspired visuals
2 player routes with multiple endings
100,000+ words of story in three acts, comprising about 8-12 hours of gameplay
Timed choice menus and Writing composition menus
Multiple accessibility options
Fully original soundtrack
Extras such as a CG gallery, Music gallery, and Bonus Scenes
A lot of gay pining and introspection.
The demo will include...
The prologue and half of Act 1, featuring content from both routes.
15,000+ words of story, comprising 1-1.5 hours of gameplay
7 backgrounds
3 scene illustrations/CGs
11 soundtracks
Of Sense and Soul is a late-Victorian character-driven slice of life romance visual novel and the first game by Forsythia Productions.
Disclaimers & Content Warnings
Rated 15+, with no graphic themes or imagery.
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the developers' imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
Although the setting is intended to be believably historic, our narrative does not display or provide a platform for discrimination of marginalised peoples, moralistic perspectives, or other prejudices of the time.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 or DirectX 11
- DirectX: Version 11
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Community & EventsOfficial
OSAS in VN Fest 2025!
On the coattails of Next Fest comes Steam VN Fest — and this year, we have not one, but two games as part of it: Our demo for Of Sense and Soul, and its free-to-play side story, Confluence! Once again, we will be showing off those voiced scenes for those of you who love voicing in your visual novels with our broadcast all week! :) {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/453743e25d9eab32daaf8df683539e4d365781e1.jpg Confluence: An Of Sense and Soul Soliloquy is a short, sweet romp through the aftermath of Hugo's happy ending. It's seven minutes of fully voiced fluff, and it's available in both English and Japanese! (Did we mention it's also Steam Deck compatible?) You can check it out at the page below: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3378600/Confluence_An_Of_Sense_and_Soul_Soliloquy/ Happy VN Fest, and happy gaming!Read full article on Community Announcements (forsythiaproductions)Community & EventsOfficial
OSAS in Steam Next Fest
It's time for the second of the festivals Of Sense and Soul is lined up for this spring, with this latest edition of Steam Next Fest! This is a festival all about trying out the latest demos and getting the lowdown on upcoming games, so if you haven't, why try the Of Sense and Soul Demo for size? Even if you've already played it, there are plenty of reasons to return — our November Demo 4.0 Update brought new voiced scenes and revamped cinematography to the game, all in the name of boosting your experience of our story! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/de719675055e2adaad1937369b1602aac8dba2fa.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/4cffcc2ff6ae8405ae603b77d2a45eda99bb1b7e.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/78f214234b70f06983d7fbf5b129a227c7bdd6e5.png We're also broadcasting throughout the festival, yet again showing off those voiced scenes we're so proud of. Happy Next Fest everyone, and we'll see you again for VN Fest very soon! 💖Read full article on Community Announcements (forsythiaproductions)Community & EventsOfficial
OSAS in the Storyteller’s Festival 2025
We’re excited to announce OSAS is returning for this year’s Storyteller’s Festival here on Steam! Once again, we are incredibly grateful to Two and a Half Studios for organising the event, and for including us in their celebration of narrative games. Check out the festival page here! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/4238a9831d062c7d7fe37c95d88c27f3551c86b7.png While we’re a ways away from having a game to put on sale yet, with the release delay we announced on Kickstarter at the start of the month, the brand new OSAS demo with updated camerawork is still up for you all to explore! We've also got a broadcast compilation of all the voiced scenes from the demo up for your viewing pleasure! 💖 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/e6737b1aef89f4c969afba775cdc0329be93293b.jpg We’d also like to call your attention to some of our fellow narrative games — all visual novels we promise will be worth your while! Looking for more tales of Love & Heartbreak? Have a gander at these titles: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/978866e6324ed69d0beee5067bf4ab31750371f8.png Asphodelium by Crystal Game Works Imperial Grace by Synstoria Summer at the Edge of the Universe by Studio Élan A Tithe in Blood by Studio Élan Reanimation Scheme by Wind Chimes Games Emberfate by Wind Chimes Games And for something a little different, why not check out these Whodunits & Thrillers? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/1be8aa57aaf2d64f65871393dd72671bacc0972a.png Fearbonding by Night Asobu Reanimation Scheme by Wind Chimes Games Lock and Key: A Magical Girl Mystery by Studio Élan Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea: Amaranthine Moon by Crystal Game WorksRead full article on Community Announcements (forsythiaproductions)Patch NotesOfficial
Major Demo Update 4.0 + Season of Pride 2024!
Hello, everyone! We’re delighted to announce Of Sense and Soul is part of the Season of Pride 2024 Steam Sale! 🥳🏳️🌈✨🏳️⚧️ Many thanks to Midboss, IGDA, and Gayming Magazine for featuring us in the 130+ queer games which make up this year's event. Be sure to check out the fantastic games (and deals) in store! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/21ab8e3ca0163453cdb72545c89f5fd84bddd4e2.png Work behind the scenes has been ongoing, as you can see from our monthly Kickstarter Backer Bulletins, and you can actually see some of the newer game contents in the latest teaser trailer uploaded to the game's page. Of course, Of Sense and Soul isn’t for sale just yet, but I have the next best thing for you: a new major demo update to tide you all over! Extended Demo Version 4.0: The Camera Update After over a year of continued development, it’s come time to put that experience to use on earlier scripted contents: as a result, the Extended Demo has been given a cinematic makeover! If this is your first reintroduction to OSAS in some time, you can expect more refined camerawork, additional scene direction, smoother transitions and improved dialogue pacing. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/e6737b1aef89f4c969afba775cdc0329be93293b.jpg You’ll also be hearing more voice acting! Introduction lines have been added for almost all the background characters, and five new voiced scenes have been added to the demo. Enjoy even more of Seamus and James’ friendly rapport and a splash of Hugo and Camilla’s fond bantering! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/de719675055e2adaad1937369b1602aac8dba2fa.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/78f214234b70f06983d7fbf5b129a227c7bdd6e5.png We hope you'll ring in this Season of Pride with us and enjoy playing this new demo update! 💖 ——— If you are redownloading, your save data should be intact, as the existing saves directory should not be affected by redownloading the game. Please let us know on Discord or in the comments if you encounter any issues! See the previous Version 3.0 Cha...Read full article on Community Announcements (forsythiaproductions)AnnouncementsOfficial
VAs React: The OSAS Demo
Here we are with a special pre-recorded broadcast of a demo playthrough featuring some special members of our voice acting team: Shaun Mendum and Max Herzfeld, the actors who play Seamus and Hugo. We hope you enjoy it! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43276261/f2b7aa5ac0adb343ccd322c8c9852e9a133a5540.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (forsythiaproductions)
