Gloom and Doom

About

Gloom and Doom is a visual novel with a snarky 90s indie edge. You follow Gloom, an ancient wraith forced to hunt demons for a shady angel, and Wynona, a suicidal teen who believes she’ll bring about the end times. Their paths collide when Gloom’s job is to kill her, and she can’t be killed. The game unfolds through dialogue and branching choices as the two clash over purpose, morality, and whether the world deserves saving. Dark humor and existential dread fuel the script, with plenty of dry wit and awkward encounters. What stands out is the dynamic between the two leads. Gloom’s deadpan sarcasm contrasts Wynona’s quiet despair, creating a uneasy partnership that feels oddly heartfelt. The story leans into absurdist horror and low-stakes drama, balancing apocalyptic stakes with mundane struggles. While the pacing drags in some scenes, the dialogue earns its quirks, and the multiple endings encourage replayability. Community feedback highlights the game’s bold tonal shifts and underdog charm, even if the art style divides opinions.

Storyline

Gloom is an ancient wraith trying to earn his way into Heaven by killing demons for an exploitative angel. Wynona is a depressed young girl who is convinced she is the Doom Bringer that will end the world. His final task is to kill her and she's trying to die - it should be a match made in heaven. But here's the catch: She's unkillable. Gloom and Wynona will have to deal with the agents of both Heaven and Hell if they are going to discover their destinies and escape from their empty and repetitive lives. And then there's the big dilemma: Should you save the world from a demon apocalypse, or save her soul?