Experience a poignant visual novel based on Franz Kafka's life, inspired by his celebrated novella, The Metamorphosis. This short-form game, set in autumn 1912, delves into Kafka's personal struggles as a writer grappling with societal expectations as a son, employee, and young man. The game aims to illuminate the genesis of The Metamorphosis.


Drawing inspiration from Kafka's literary world and life, including The Metamorphosis and The Judgment (both reflecting his complex relationship with his father), the game centers on familial conflict. Unlike the novella, this game highlights the internal struggle between Kafka's writerly identity and his father's expectations. It explores the universal feeling of insignificance and pressure, a timeless theme resonating with audiences today as it did in 1912.

Uncover Kafka's choices and creative process in this lyrical, melancholic game. Featuring simple touch controls and a fast-paced narrative, it’s like a short, emotionally resonant film. Explore Kafka's daily life and inner world, experiencing a range of emotions and stories. Subsequently reading Kafka's works will offer a renewed appreciation. The game also incorporates elements from The Castle, The Trial, his diaries, and letters, beyond the primary inspirations.

Following this Kafka adaptation, MazM is developing a game reinterpreting Edgar Allan Poe's The Black Cat and The Fall of the House of Usher, marking their foray into horror/occult themes.

Game Features:

• Cinematic visual novel with emotionally resonant literary content and intuitive touch controls.
• A narrative evoking a poetic and tragic emotional film, incorporating Kafka's writings and short stories.
• Free access to early game stages.
• Blends everyday emotional healing stories with elements of family drama, romance, horror, grotesque, and mystery.
• Portrays Franz Kafka as a writer, son, employee, and man, exploring the origins of his literature in a deeply personal way.
• An emotional healing game offering insight into Kafka's life, both similar and distinct from modern experiences.

Ideal for:

• Those seeking solace and healing from daily life's pressures.
• Those who enjoy moving stories told through dialogue, illustrations, and narrative.
• Fans of visual novels, story games, character games, light novels, and web novels.
• Those who prefer experiencing literary stories cinematically with simple controls.
• Readers interested in Kafka but intimidated by his works.
• Those curious about Franz Kafka's life.
• Aspiring creators struggling with creative processes.
• Literature enthusiasts who prefer interactive storytelling to reading.
• Fans of artistic game illustrations and direction.
• Those who enjoy subtle psychological horror.
• Those who appreciate light romance and friendly interactions.

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