CasualFit check
Is Bad Faith worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Visual novel readers who prefer psychological horror and drama over action-focused play.
- Players interested in stories about isolated communities and strict rules.
- Readers seeking a substantial narrative who are comfortable with disturbing material.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for action mechanics or combat-focused gameplay; the game is presented as a visual novel.
- Readers who prefer brief stories may find the full storyline's approximately 35,000–40,000 words a substantial commitment.
- Children and people who are easily disturbed.
Our take on Bad Faith
The story centers on a mandatory assembly where Haven members discuss misdeeds and assign punishments, a ritual that shapes Magda's conflict with the community.
What is Bad Faith?
Bad Faith is a solo-developed psychological horror and drama visual novel set in the Haven, a community of young women on an isolated island.
Its members gather for mandatory Apologia Assemblies, where misdeeds are discussed and punished. Magda, who works in the Art Sect, loves the Haven but struggles with its punishments. After an especially stressful assembly, she wanders into nearby woods and finds a mysterious building. The full game contains a storyline of approximately 35,000–40,000 words, with artwork, interface design, code, and writing by Mado, and music by several composers.
It includes accessibility options for dyslexia and visual and hearing impairments. A free demo covers the first act and takes around an hour to complete. The game is not suitable for children or people who are easily disturbed.
How Bad Faith plays
- 01Accessibility options
- Options address dyslexia and visual and hearing impairments.
- 02First-act demo
- A free demo covers the opening act and takes around an hour to finish.
- 03Original soundtrack
- Music is credited to six composers.
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Bad Faith: platforms & release
Is Bad Faith worth it?
It is worth it if: visual novel readers who prefer psychological horror and drama over action-focused play. Skip it if: players looking for action mechanics or combat-focused gameplay; the game is presented as a visual novel.
Where can I download Bad Faith?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Bad Faith's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Bad Faith on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
