Dahlia

About

Dahlia is a brief sapphic visual novel where you find yourself trapped alone with a charming vampire who’s decided you might as well be dinner. Developed in under 36 hours for a short-form game jam, it uses simple dialogue and branching choices to build tension around a single night of survival or seduction. The story unfolds in under an hour, with three distinct endings shaped by your decisions. Minimalist art and direct prose keep the focus on the dynamic between characters, letting the stakes of isolation and attraction drive the experience. The game’s charm lies in its tight pacing and the way it packs emotional weight into its brevity. At just 2.3k words, it avoids overcomplication, offering a scenario that feels intimate rather than epic. Available in English and French, Dahlia leans into its jam origins without feeling incomplete, its short runtime and clear structure make it a self-contained experiment in tension and tone. Playable across multiple platforms, it’s an example of how constrained development can still yield a memorable, focused narrative.

Storyline

A vampire has snuck into your room while you were sleeping. The only question is - are you next on her menu?