Burrows
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
Warning: This game will include themes that some might find distressing, such as the topic of suicide, self harm, sexual assault, violent imagery, depression and other mental illnesses. If you find these topics stressful or triggering please take that into consideration before playing. Thank you!
After leaving behind his former life in 1920's New Orleans, a jaded possum named Grey finds himself thrown into an unending nightmare by the enigmatic bartender, Virgil. Lost in a churning sea of souls, Grey comes across a group of men somehow connected to his former home, a plantation replete with it's own dark history. Just as quickly as they find each other they're suddenly taken away, leaving Grey only one option:
Dig a little deeper.
*This game will feature 18+ content including NSFW scenes (mostly M/M focused) which can be toggled in the preferences. This game is ONLY intended for those ages 18 and older, please play at your own discretion.
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Development log
- 04/01/2024: April Fools Update!18 days ago
- 03/10/2024: Build 0.13 Public Release!39 days ago
- 01/02/2024: Build 0.12.2 Public Release!Jan 02, 2024
- 11/13/2023: Build 0.12.1 Public Release!Nov 14, 2023
- 08/06/2023: Build 0.11 Public Build!Aug 06, 2023
- 07/17/2023: Build 0.10 Release!Jul 17, 2023
- 05/26/23: New Side Story Update!May 26, 2023
- 04/18/2023: Build 0.9 Public Build!Apr 19, 2023
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To be honest this game surprised me but I really love them all which route do you guys like the most.
Oh shit! i did not see that coming! love mark, gabes and hiros story so far! I wont spoil anything an anyone that hasnt played the novel yet dont read any spoilers! to the author, thankyou this story has helped my depression in a strange way. Knowing someone was going through this. I can tell this was made from a real place or moment in time. Keep up the good work and hang in there <3
I'm addicted to the song ''My Moment To Shine'' help
I wish more modern bands put classical instruments like that...
Ah yes, children suffering. My favorite subject.
I can't wait for the next Hiro update!
there is a Burrows FanWiki page
https://burrows.fandom.com/wiki/Burrows_VN_Community_Wiki
it really could use some love
so, i always thought grey was a bit of a wuss. until last night, i had this nightmare with lanky virgil eating me alive. the only thing i could do was every now and then get a visual novel style choice selection to decide what body part he'd be taking next. it was so terrifying i was second guessing going back to sleep. that's very unusual to me, because i mostly only get mildly annoyed when i'm startled awake due to nightmares.
Good to see you again, Trinexx. I run into you everywhere lmao. Grey is an interesting case, in that I'd usually think he's a bit cowardly too, but nuanced and respectable enough as a person that I'm giving him a pass.
oh, i don't mean he is poorly characterized. it works for an horror narrative like this. there's just this disconnect from how he responds to things and how i feel from reading. that's normal, disagreeing with the protagonist is something i do a lot. what i really wanted to say is, i now understand just how fearsome virgil really could be and why grey feels so helpless against him.
wait what version is android release on?
damn leave it to nikko to make a really good vn with even better nsfw content truly an amazing vn thus far
I´m really enjoying reading this novel, the sprites of the characters are beautiful, the music too and the story is really good. I´m almost done reading every route, however I found something funny:
Spoiler alert:
On Gabe´s route, Grey doesn´t know what skinny-dipping means, however on Ken´s route he does.
I just wanted to let you know Nikko, thank you for writing such an amazing novel.
Just pointing out one small detail on the game logo: why is there an arrow pointed downwards on the "O"? Is there a meaning behind it?
Gae.
i'll say this, HOLY FUCK. what i witnessed playing through my baby gabe's route...but why did i believe nikko was gonna just give me some good moments of gabe's route only. To be butt fucked into a corner and abused. im loving every moment
P.S, amazing art 10/10 would have smashed deejay, uh nikko needs to stop being absolute god at art and drawing the creepiest shit ever and making me enjoy this visual novel
litteraly the best furry VN I've played, hilarious and mind shattering 🥰
This VN looks absolutely fucking amazing just based on the art and the description. So excited to play it. I really like VNs with an actual story behind them lmao
WARNING SPOILER AHEAD)
Woah just im stunned i played borrow just cause i love reptiles and I saw a shark and I'm just all for it, God was i in for some big emotional mess of a trip, I connect so much with gave on how he feels and react to my decisions I have never been so found in vn like I usually just skip a lot of stuff but I was listening in Through everything, so much talent was put into this vn and as much as I loved it I also hated it Not in a bad way mainly speaking for the traumatic events such as seeing gave dead on the Dream I panick and cried for like who knows how, then the intense pressure of leaving Gabe alone and go check on the others it made me worry for all I was so dam scare to see one of my fav cast of characters at least see one dead would make me cry for weeks istg I also better get more of Gabriel I wanted so badly to have swim practice 😢.
Music chef kiss the jazz the music that added with the backgrounds fitted perfectly, the idea of timeliness shifting the idea of the time line on the game holy shit that was my favorite the fact u added a vn where it doesn't even take place on the current time the Mc was makes me shook ofc I'm talking from gave experience i cant describe how good this vn is keep up the good work I been also doodling Gaberiel I love the shark he makes my day w8th his smile, as much as I love the game I def need the brake as it messes with my mental health a lot when it triggers my past. But I'm a ground up ^^ thank u so much for making this vn perhaps others find it more special then me and help them with their problems. I hope it isn't a long wait for another Gabriel update cause I sure do hope we get to that swimming part I BETTER SEE IT!
I love this game, ngl I was not expecting to like it so much and everytime that used to pop up on some other vn in the related game list I never really gave it a chance but Im glad that I finally did it, cuz it's really amazing! and the art it's so different and well done, I really enjoyed <3 I just have two question I know people usually find it annoying when people ask this, but I was just wondering if the mc is gonna bottom some time, cuz I was really hoping to see him bottoming but most scenes with the love interest is him topping, and the other question is about Ken, I was wondering if we choose not to have sex with jean do we loose some kind of point with him or it's gonna affect the history with him in a bad way? sorry for the long text and the broken english haha
Fr, I'm so glad I gave it a chance. I've kinda learned over the years how to find the good VNs, but I still overlooked this one until two weeks ago. I have now 100%'d the current build, which took me two weeks of spare time, but it was worth it. Rarely do I get quality AND quantity, and boy do they go together oh so well! I hope this will get increasing support as it continues, and I will spread the word as much as I can. FANTASTIC WORK
I wanna fuck the marten
real
Way too real 😂
Loving this so far, can't wait for more.
As a recovering alcoholic myself, I appreciate seeing the representation in Grey. Considering that he starts drinking again in this game (at least in some routes), I hope to see some of the consequences of that get explored a bit more.
Hiro's Japanese feels very google translate in a lot of places, but that's a less pressing concern considering most readers aren't fluent. Nevertheless, very eager to see more of Hiro's story in future updates
Hiro's Japanese text has been looked over by someone and will be altered in his next update
spoiler
so will gabe have any top scenes? or is he only a bottom.
Spoiler
He kinda topped with his mouth in the video game scene lol
Can't believe I got Shrek'd like that
ok so, i know this vn wont be fully completed for a few years but istg if none of the routes end well im going to cry
I'd imagine bad and good outcomes
Gabe my sweetest boy was the first route I picked, I'm so glad he's back! Can't wait to get traumatised together
I love gabe sm 🥺🧡
I love everything about this game, except a certain falling metal pipe sound effect in marks route, I heard it and my fight or flight instincts kicked in.
It's in Hiro's route too and it used to be loud AFFFF. They lowered the volume on it now though
Amazing though I hat cliffhangers
You know it’s a good vn when my biggest complaint is that y’all are using 4 cylinder sports bike soundfiles for what are obvious v-twins lol
Damn, out of every nsfw AI site, he's on c.ai
MY HUSBAND IS ON C.AI AUAGIDSGAFSDBOFHSDBHAFB I LOVE HIM SO MUCH, ABHAJBHUA I PHYSICALLY CANNOT DESCRIBE HOW MUCH I NEED HIS DEEK
the way i would let gabe, mark and ken all rail me at the same time is just shocking
Let Hiro get a piece too!
hiro just smolll but if u insist
anyways how old are they all???
20s to 30s 🤔
I love every love interest except Mark bro is losing it fr
You're so real for this, I hate him and I don't know why
i love mark except for the fact that hes just a huge walking red flag
10/10, wish Grey realized he was traveling through time
Masterpiece
Great VN I love it.❤️
Could you please make gallery though.❤️
This irrelevant, but I showed my brother this game and he said I was most like Ken... Not sure how to feel about that lmao
What he spoke may true tho.
I need more of Gabe's Story ugh 😭 this is so great ❤️
I'm utterly impressed by both the characters and the art!
The characters are so fleshed out I even started giving them little voices when I read <3
the character writing is impressive! everyone has a very strong voice and lots of depth. I usually simp for the big bara boys, but Hiro completely stole my heart <3.
as for the plot, this project is looking ambitious AF. Seriously. Each route seems to be working with a ton of different genres and plot threads, which is cool to see, even if it ends up a little muddled sometimes.
excited to read more! (pls be kind to Hiro ;_;)
Hiro is definitely best boy <3
So, for all of the men you meet in the Golden place you eventually get the opportunity to pursue a relationship. Do we not get that option for Ken? Because even if I chose him the story makes it seem as though I'm not interested or he's more interested in Jean. Do we not get to have that option with Ken?
Ken is straight.
Yeah, I guess he is. My brother is schizophrenic and so I really feel for Ken you know? It's maybe a tad disappointing but overall I'm really happy with his route. As far as story and art style goes, this is by far the best VN I've played so far.
not even bi ?
I've just finished Ken's route so far, so potential spoilers...
This confuses me somewhat. He's displayed interest in Grey and even asked if they should kiss, showing at least part of him wants to. Do you mean he's straight because that's what he identifies as regardless of lables people put on him, or his behaviour? Or he's straight regardless and would never want to persue a relationship with another man? I understand Ken overcoming his homophobia is a large part of his character development, and that it doesn't always have to be internalised.
Regardless, the character writing is brilliant, and I love the horror aspects!
I don't think even Ken knows what he is!!!!
Wait, he is? There's a few lines in the latest build that give the impression that he might have growing feelings for Grey...I'm not going to argue with the actual creator for the VN, but I do find that a little confusing.
Unless you mean "Ken certainly believes he's straight," In which case I certainly understand.
I honestly hope so, I don't wanna mess w/ their final vision but like.. still
I get you, Ken is probably my favorite character and the one I am most excited for. Would kind of suck if it ultimately goes nowhere, but hey, not like there aren't other options on Ken's route...
well in the newest update he expresses interest in grey so i think he might be bi and interested in grey but is just scared about it. so i do think we'll have to opportunity to date him!
just finished marks route and kens route. Cant wait for the new update any info on when its coming out???
The men in ken’s route are so silly, himself included. I love them all, it’s unfair having to decide between them 😭