About Our Red String
Lena and Ian are both adrift after breakups and chasing their respective ambitions when their paths cross, setting off a cascade of consequences neither predicted. Our Red String follows them across alternating viewpoints as their lives tangle together and with a wider cast of people who shape who they become. It is a branching narrative built on player choice, with different dialogue options unlocking based on four stats: Wits, Charisma, Athleticism, and Lust. The Long Road Home shares this blend of character-driven storytelling and stat-based progression. You also manage Money and Will as resources to spend on things that matter to your characters. The game contains explicit sexual content and explores kinks including NTR, BDSM and exhibitionism.
The structure means decisions made with good sense can still spiral into messy situations, so playing carefully or recklessly carries real weight. What you do as one character affects the other's circumstances and relationships, which encourages multiple playthroughs to see how different stat distributions and choices branch the story. Early Access runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, with the current build at Chapter 15. The game is in English only.
It suits players who want branching romance and sexual content with mechanical depth, and who are comfortable with the slow build of consequence across a larger cast. The dual-protagonist structure makes it a good fit if you enjoy seeing a premise from multiple angles.
Developer's description
An erotic visual novel about heartbreak, self-discovery, and curious turns of fate- Lena and Ian are two very different people who find themselves in a very similar moment in their lives. Both are struggling to achieve their dreams and are dealing with the aftermath of a heavy breakup. Their lives will become intertwined, with each other and with several characters that will impact who they are and who they will become.
They will be able to experience the heights of love or the depths of lust… And your choices will impact how their story plays out. However, even choices made with the best of intentions can lead to an unexpected mess, so be mindful as you weave the thread of their Red String.
Navigate the story of Our Red String by leveling four main stats: Wits, Charisma, Athleticism, and LUST! Each unlocks their own set of dialogue options to choose from. Along the way, you must acquire Money and Will to spend on the things your heart truly desires.
DUAL PROTAGONISTS: The story unfolds, alternating between Lena & Ian’s viewpoint!
EVERY CHOICE MATTERS: Complex, branching paths with an emphasis on player freedom!
KINK FRIENDLY: Walk on the wild side and engage in NTR, BDSM, exhibitionism, and more!
Version History
Ch.15.2.3 Latest
v15.2.3
Here’s the Full version of Chapter 15.2.3, which as you know brings Ian’s part of this episode to a close. This version comes with additional bugfixes and polish, but no major changes from the Beta.
Chapter 15.2.1
Chapter 15.2.1
Here it is: the Alpha version of Chapter 15.2, which brings Ian’s part of this episode to a close. It focuses on the events of the MMA tournament and their immediate aftermath, with an emphasis on advancing the plot and the conflicts between characters. I’ve also included a scene that had been teased for a while and was due to finally make an appearance. I would have liked to expand on it further, but threesomes always take more work than regular scenes.
Chapter 15.1
- Hierofant’s offices
- Checking Lena's new Stalkfap
- Perry/Perry + Cherry chat
- Call with Wade
- Date with Cherry (+ sex scene)
- Date with Cindy (+ sex scene)
- Date with Louise (+ sex scene)
- Date with Holly (slutty) (+ sex scene)
- Date with Holly (dating) (+ short sex scene)
- Date with Alison (dating) (+ short sex scene)
- Date with Alison (hookup) (+ short sex scene)
- Date with Lena
- Date with Bad Jess
Chapter14.2.3
Steam Release
Chapter14.2.2 Beta
Multiple bugs have been ironed out (some minor graphical issues remain and will be polished shortly). I'm currently away from my main set up and haven't been able to create the Android distribution, but you can still access v14.2.1.1.
Chapter14.2.1.1 Beta
Bugfixes
Chapter14.2.1 Beta
This chapter brings several scenes: some completely new, others variations of alternate paths. Some of them were highly anticipated, while others I hope will come as a surprise.
I didn’t have time to include everything I wanted. I had to scrap some ideas and ended up adding others I wasn’t sure about at first, but that I think the community had been asking for and will appreciate.
And most importantly, there’s a secret scene at the end of the chapter that I hope will make more than a few of you very happy. Can you guess what it is? You’ve been asking for it for a long time.
Chapter14.1.4 Beta - 2025-10-25
Additional bug fixes, especially some convoluted plot inconsistencies in the Holly Trinity path.
Chapter14.1.3 Beta - 2025-10-16
Along with fixing bugs and inconsistencies in some narrative branches, I've added a small scene that completes one of the developments Lena can trigger in this final chapter (wink, wink)
Chapter14.1.2 Beta - 2025-09-28
N/A
Chapter14.1.1 Alpha - 2025-09-25
-Lena x Ivy (car)
-Lena x Danny (photoshoot)
-Lena x Ivy x Billy (photoshoot)
-Lena x Ivy/+Billy/+Jeremy
-Lena solo
-Lena x Anthony (massage)
-Photoshoot
-Lena x Mike (blowjob)
-Lena x Anthony (photoshoot/sex)
-Lena x Mike (pool)
-Lena x Mike (bedroom)
-Lena x Jeremy (dating)
-Lena x Jeremy (tease)
-Lena x Jeremy x Mike
Chapter14.1.0
N/A
Chapter 13.3.6 - 2025-05-14
N/A
Chapter 13.3.5 - 2025-05-10
I’ve finally finished version 13.3.5 of the latest chapter! Between delays from the colorist and the workload turning out to be heavier than expected, it’s arriving a bit later than planned—but I hope it’ll be worth the wait!
Chapter 13.3.4 - 2025-04-02
A few bugfixes, mainly addressing some rare narrative inconsistencies involving Ian, Cindy, Wade, and Lena. I also added Gillian’s office outfit (which I had forgotten to include in the code). Thanks to Lara, the gallery is now fully updated with all the scenes from this chapter!
Chapter14.2.2 Beta**
Multiple bugs have been ironed out (some minor graphical issues remain and will be polished shortly). I'm currently away from my main set up and haven't been able to create the Android distribution, but you can still access v14.2.1.1.
Chapter 13.3.3 - 2025-03-30
Bugfixes and graphical enhancements
Chapter 13.3.2 - 2025-03-24
Scene List
Louise
Cindy (romance/affair)
Minerva (romance/affair)
Emma (new hot look)
Alison (dating)
Alison (hooking up)
-Bugfixes
Chapter 13.3.1 Alpha - 2025-03-21
N/A
Chapter 13.2 Full - 2025/01/20
N/A
Chapter 13.2 Beta- 2025/01/10
N/A
Chapter 13.2 Alpha - 2025/01/07
N/A
Chapter 13.1 Full - 2024/12/08
N/A
Chapter 13
This new update focuses on Lena's trip with Seymour, and only has content for that particular path, but work on the following events for the chapter is already underway. So, if you're not playing Seymour's route you'll have to skip this one, but I wanted to try and make justice to one of the most pivotal plot-points in this story.
Chapter 12.3 Beta - 2024/07/31
N/A
Chapter 12.3 Alpha - 2024/07/26
This update completes the beach house event from Ian's POV, and is centered on his relationships with the main cast, especially Lena and Holly, but you'll find content for other characters and plotlines.
Chapter 12 Full - 2024/05/05
Small bugs have been ironed out and some tweaks and improvements added. I also expanded on a Lena solo scene, adding a new branch and images, but there aren't major changes from the Beta.
As you know, in this update will be focused on the beach house event, which will be concluded in the next release to cap off this long chapter. Also, a new companion will be joining Ian and his friends during their summer vacation
Chapter 12 BETA - 2024/04/29
Here's the Beta for Chapter 12! Small bugs have been ironed out and some tweaks and improvements added, but there aren't major changes from the Alpha (excpet a small extension of a texting scene, with 3 new illustrations added).
As you know, in this update will be focused on the beach house event, which will be concluded in the next release to cap off this long chapter. Also, a new companion will be joining Ian and his friends during their summer vacation
(I've also added a small addition to the mma torunament scene, if anyone's curious and wants to check it out, to set up some future plot points).
v12.2a - Chapter 12 Alpha - 2024/04/26
Here's the freshly baked Alpha for Chapter 12! As you know, in this update will be focused on the beach house event, which will be concluded in the next release to cap off this long chapter. Also, a new companion will be joining Ian and his friends during their summer vacation
(I've also added a small addition to the mma torunament scene, if anyone's curious and wants to check it out, to set up some future plot points).
I can't think of much else to say, other than I hope you enjoy this update and have fun exploring and finding all the different paths, scenes and variations. I think this one has some of my favourite lewd scenes and animations! Work on the last part of the beach house event is already underway, and I will continue writing and drawing during this release cycle to have it ready as soon as I can.
v12.1 - Chapter 12 Prologue Full - 2023/12/19
Bug fixes
Proofreading
Scene extensions:
Lena x Jeremy
Lena x Marcel
Gallery now up to date with CH12
v12.1 - Chapter 12 Prologue Beta - 2023/12/07
Bug Fixes
Scene extensions
Ian x Jessica
Lena x Seymour
New scene:
Ian x Lena's Stalkfap page
v12.1 - Chapter 12 Prologue Alpha - 2023/11/30
Scene list:
Ian x Cherry
Cindy
Alison
Ian x Minerva
Ian x Cindy
Ian x Alison
Ian x Jessica
v11.1 - Chapter 11 Epilogue Full- 2023/10/13
This is the final iteration of Chapter's 11 epilogue, featuring Lena's Friday. All the reported bugs should've been fixed and other features fully implemented. I've also added some new original music tracks to the game's score.
Sorry it took a bit longer to be released, I got sidetracked with work on Chapter 12 already. I'll share some news with you of what to expect moving forward, but my plan is to give you new content very soon. Meanwhile, enjoy this last part of Chapter 11 is you haven't already, and let me know your thoughts and opinions.
v11.1 - Chapter 11 Epilogue Beta- 2023/10/03
1 extra scene
Lena x Jack
Gallery Updated
Bug fixes
v11.1 - Chapter 11 Epilogue Alpha- 2023/09/27
The developer did not publish a changelog for this version.
Chapter 11 Epilogue release
Lena w/ Emma
Lena x Marcel
Lena x Jeremy
Lena x Axel
Lena x Mark
Lena x Ian
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Bug fixes and grammar fixes of CH11 Final
Fixed cheat mode to give more money and will points, also unable to lose all your will point with a certain story choice
v11.1 - Chapter 11 Final- 2023/07/23
The complete iteration of this release is finally here. It took a while since I've been ironing out some obscure narrative bugs (BloodyMAres help is being invaluable in this task), and I've also added new music. Lena's second song, "Shine Again", has been fully realized with an original composition and lyrics, so if you got the mini-game choices right, you'll be able to listen to it during the concert scene in Chapter 8 , but I've also attached the mp3 file in this post so you can check it out right away! I've also added two new narrative scenes that weren't present in the Beta, nothing major, but it sheds light on a new plot point in the Seymour route as well as detail a bit more of Ian and Lena's relationship.
v11.1 - Chapter 11 Beta- 2023/07/07
A lot of bugfixes for chapter 11 (visual, narrative and code wise but no new content)
5 scenes were added to the gallery
v11.0 - Chapter 11 Alpha - 2023/06/30
The developer did not publish a changelog for this version.
Chapter 11 release
Over 20 new scenes
Bugfixes for previous chapters
New texting UI
Built-in gallery unlocker
v10.3 - Chapter 11 Prologue (Full Version) - 2023/02/20
Bugfixes
v10.2 - Chapter 11 Prologue (Beta) - 2023/02/14
Bugfixes
v10.1 - Chapter 11 Prologue (Alpha) - 2023/02/10
Scene list:
Lena x Ian
Lena x Louise
Gallery Updated to include all new scenes
Groundwork for CH11
Bug Fixes in CH10
v10.0 Final - 2022/12/21
Scene list:
Ian x Minerva
Bug Fixes
v0.10 Beta- 2022/12/08
Bug Fixes
Gallery finished
No new scenes
v0.10 Alpha - 2022/11/29
The developer did not publish a changelog for this version.
Chapter 10 release
Scene list:
Image: Ian
Image: Alison
Image: Cherry
Image: Cindy
Image: Holly
Image: Lena
Scene: Lena
Scene: Jess
Scene: Ian x Cindy
Image: Cindy
Scene: Ian x Holly
Scene: Ian x Lena
Scene: Ian x Ivy
Scene: Ian x Emma
Scene: Ian x Lena 2
Scene: Ian x Alison x Jeremy
Scene: Ian x Alison
Image: Mike
Scene: Lena x Mike
Scene: Lena x Louise
Scene: Lena solo
Scene: Lena x Holly x Ivy
Image: Holly x Mark
Scene: Lena x Mark/Mike/Ian
Scene: Lena x Ivy
Scene: Lena x Louise x Jeremy
Scene: Lena x Mike/Ian/Stan
Scene: Lena x Seymour
Gallery not finished
v0.9 Remastered Final - 2022/04/25
Bug fixes
Grammar and typo fixes
Small change to Ian's Wits outfit
Android release
v0.9 Remastered Beta- 2022/04/14
Bug fixes
Most importantly fixed the Will stat not changing
Grammar and typo fixes
v0.9 Remastered Alpha - 2022/04/08
Remaster of CH1-9
Revamped Stan's story and look
Redesigned Billy's look
Revamped prologue
Revamped multiple images
Added a couple new images
New image for Mark
New images for Gillian
New Lena x Jeremy sexting scene
New Lena BBC masturbation scene
And more changes to existing scenes
Remastered all book cards
2 new backgrounds
Dialogue and story edits
For full changelog see Patreon post Remaster Final for word doc
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New Tutorial
New Difficulty Levels
Complete stats revision and balancing
7 New music tracks
Ambient music and sfx overhaul
Fixed bugs, created new bugs
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