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L³ · Published by L³
Content notice: There are some suggestions of sexual content, but the scenes are all fade-to-black. There are also a few scenes where the main characters are legally drinking alcohol. At one point, one of them gets drunk.
9 user reviews — 89% positive (9 reviews) · 13 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
An otome visual novel about a librarian and a pop star without a head.
£10.99
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Adventure, Simulation · 2024 · More £5 - £15 games
Explore the unique world of "the head well lost," where you guide an intriguing duo through challenging puzzles and decisions. Dive into an adventure that blends simulation with narrative depth, crafted by L³.
About this game
Story:
When Francis matched with Rai on a dating app, the fact that he's half of the electronic pop duo DRYDEN should have been the most shocking part. Despite the hiccups that naturally occur when a quiet librarian and an internationally famous music producer collide, they hit it off and eventually decide to meet up. The moment Rai takes off the futuristic helmet he’s known for always wearing, he reveals to Francis his biggest secret: he is actually a Dullahan, a mythical being who has no head.While lugging around her own emotional baggage, can Francis make a relationship work with this nice young man who also happens to be a headless pop star?
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Features:
- Over 140,000 words
- 9 different endings
- A heavily electronic, hip-hop soundtrack
- 3 very cute cats — as you progress, unlock special scenes from the cats' POV
- the majority of the most emotionally charged scenes occur at Waffle House
Please Take Note:
the head well lost is a commercial otome game with one character route that takes place over the course of about a year. Francis and Rai start dating fairly early on in the game. Thus, the maintenance of the relationship is the main point, not the pursuit.Due to the nature of Rai's job, he and Francis are not always together. This is especially true for about the first half of the game. As a result, a good chunk of the story occurs through text messages and phone calls.
Content warnings: There are a handful of fade-to-black, text-only references to consensual sex. There are also textual depictions of legal alcohol consumption and some violence.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 or DirectX 11
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 405 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
v1.2 bugfix
In the latest patch 1.2 (available for base game and DLC), the lone typo has been fixed. Also, the game has been updated to use the latest version of Ren'Py. Thank you for all of your ongoing support! :DRead full article on Community Announcements (Lore)Patch NotesOfficial
v1.1 bugfix
Hi there! the head well lost has been updated to version 1.1, which fixes several instances where unique character names weren't working (mostly in text messages). You should be able to see your specified name everywhere in the game instead of "Francis" if you choose one. Please let me know if that is not the case!Read full article on Community Announcements (Lore)AnnouncementsOfficial
the head well lost out now!
Thanks for all your support and interest! HWL is now out and available to purchase and play. There are 9 endings to unlock, as well as 6 special cat scenes and 13 achievements. Please enjoy your in-game year with Francis (you can change this name in the settings menu) and Rai!Read full article on Community Announcements (Lore)
