Drops of Death

About

You play as Adrien, a student whose late-night swim at a campus pool spirals into a chilling mystery. A hooded figure lurks in the water, turning relaxation into survival. The game blends dialogue-driven investigation with dating sim elements. Your choices shape relationships with suspicious characters, one of whom is secretly the killer. Through branching narratives, you balance fear and attraction as the murderer stalks you, their identity hidden until you piece together the truth. The hook is the tension between romance and danger. Each playthrough randomly assigns the killer role, creating unpredictable dynamics. You might bond with someone only to uncover their violent intent later. With 85% of players on Steam noting the "uncomfortable but compelling" character interactions, the game thrives on moral ambiguity. Mac and Linux support make it accessible, though the short runtime (4-6 hours) leaves some story threads underexplored.

Storyline

Adrien is a college student trying to destress from classes by going to the school’s pool. What should’ve been a relaxing nightly swim quickly turns into a bloody nightmare when a hooded killer emerges. Adrien barely manages to escape the killer’s clutches. Traumatized and with the case ongoing, Adrien can’t help but feel the killer is watching them, waiting to finish what they started.