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KigyoDev · Published by KigyoDev · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 92% positive (1,114 reviews) · 6 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
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Adventure, Indie, Free To Play, Casual · 2023 · More free games
Dive into Locke(d) by KigyoDev, an engaging free-to-play adventure game from 2023. Navigate through intricate puzzles and make meaningful choices that alter the narrative, transforming how you experience this indie gem.
About this game
You wake up sitting across from a beautiful stranger.
"There is nothing I want more than to talk to you right now."
And so you talk.
Locke(d) is a short, mysterious and atmospheric visual novel with brief point-and-click segments.
- Linear visual novel
- ~3000 words
- 10-30 minutes of reading
The game was originally made within 2 weeks, and was heavily inspired by a passage in John Locke's "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding".
System Requirements
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Minimum:
- OS *: Windows Vista or higher
- Processor: 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 130 MB available space
Supported Languages
English, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish, Russian, Hungarian, Polish, German, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Romanian, Italian, French, Japanese, Czech
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Merch Shop Launch!
Hey everyone!I recently launched my brand new shop, which is once again home to our very own Host keychain, as well as the best sticker of all time!>CHECK OUT MY SHOPRead full article on Community Announcements (KigyoDev)AnnouncementsOfficial
NEW GAME LAUNCH!
Hey everyone!The full version of spookY2K is out NOW! Just in time for Hallowee— Wait, we're pretty much half a year off?! How did we mess that up?!Experience the ultimate power fantasy: Play as a deeply confused individual who wakes up at a 2000s Halloween party with no memories. You may try your best to act normal and figure out how the hell you got there, but that plan goes out the window when a mysterious killer shows up!To make things worse, the other 6 romanceable (or befriendable) guests throw plenty of their own chaos into the mix! Try to keep each of them safe throughout the night, and slowly piece the full picture together across multiple playthroughs. Every route contributes clues for why you ended up at this party — and each one is inspired by a different horror (comedy) genre!ZetaKen and I had a blast working on this game, and we hope you will enjoy playing it just as much! And of course, also a huge shoutout to Rosia and Vitor Huber for their graphical and musical contributions, respectively!Fantasy BaselNot only that, but here's also a reminder that I'll be at Fantasy Basel in 2 weeks! If you're based in Switzerland, Germany, or France, this would be a great chance to see me in person and pick up some exclusive merch!With that out of the way, thank you so much for your support!- KigyoRead full article on Community Announcements (KigyoDev)AnnouncementsOfficial
SpookY2K Launches May 1st!
Hey everyone!Now that Steam Next Fest has officially wrapped up, I can officially announce SpookY2K's release date!My latest project, a Y2K-themed horror comedy, is set to release on MAY 1st 2026!You wake up with no memory and figure out you're at a Halloween party in 1999! How long can you pretend that you're not a time traveler before the party descends into chaos?6 routes with possible romance (3 girls & 3 guys)several murder attemptsfully customizable protagonisttons of funny choices🎃 Wishlist the game now to be notified when it releases, and/or play the Demo to get to know its cast ahead of time!Either way, ZetaKen and I are working hard and excited to bring our game across the finish line. We hope you're looking forward to it!Thank you for your support!KigyoRead full article on Community Announcements (KigyoDev)AnnouncementsOfficial
Merch Orders REOPENED
Hey everyone! The KigyoDev store has received a ton of new arrivals and is open for a limited time! Now's a great chance to expand your indie game merch collection! Featuring keychains, stickers, sticker sheets, phone charms, and pins across various games and projects: Locke(d) Deep Sea Valentine Artificial Selection https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/38479184/879e17e2889cb90b02db7466ef47d8475b909bef.png https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/38479184/77945baff47ebb2bf7e8018de2113bbad2e77cf2.png https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/38479184/4420dc6ec2e94419759d75c9a7a9deb0cabe5e71.png https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/38479184/e7058f3879da9b024e61c30911ca537ae21094f8.png 🛒 Check out my Shop! Orders are open until January 28th! But they'll of course reopen again in the future, so give my Ko-fi a follow to be notified! Thank you for playing my games and for supporting what I do. With that, I'll hop back to development! - KigyoRead full article on Community Announcements (KigyoDev)AnnouncementsOfficial
Dev Book DLC Launch!
Hey everyone, it's finally here! You can get the Locke(d) Dev Book starting today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3471840/Locked__Dev_Book/ It contains 40+ pages of commentary, concept art, fun facts, and more! Thank you for all your support over the years, and I hope the dev book gives you some interesting insights into how and why this game was made! Sadly, it is only available in English for now, but the PDF can be fully copy-pasted into a translation software, if you like. I hope you enjoy! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43445692/5d99c9f2ca95e9cded14b9037154c1a78353e33c.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (KigyoDev)
