Your Turn To Die

Your Turn To Die (YTTD) is a story-based psychological thriller game that challenges players to confront fear, morality, and survival. Created by Nankidai and released in 2019, this indie visual novel mixes horror and strategy through a series of tense decisions where the difference between life and death can come down to a single vote.

At the center of the story is Sara Chidouin, an ordinary high school student suddenly trapped with her friend Joe Tazuna and several strangers. They awaken in a locked facility controlled by mysterious figures who force them to compete in deadly “Main Games.” In these rounds, everyone must vote — and someone always dies. Each decision feels personal and unnerving, making players question their sense of justice and trust.

What makes Your Turn To Die so distinct is how it hands moral power directly to the player. Instead of traditional battles, survival depends on logic, empathy, and emotional resilience. Every choice alters the outcome, leading to multiple endings and exposing the fragile psychology of each participant. The writing constantly pushes players to reflect: to what extent would you protect others, and what happens when your survival depends on betrayal?

Visually, the game uses a mix of colorful character art and dark, minimalist backgrounds that highlight tension and claustrophobia. The puzzles are often cruelly clever, encouraging teamwork but also dismantling it with mistrust. As each chapter unfolds, the atmosphere grows more intense—what begins as a mystery soon becomes a deep exploration of human fear and guilt.

Because YTTD has no automatic save system, players should remember to save progress manually from the in-game menu. Save data stores locally in the browser and remains available between sessions unless cookies are cleared.

Your Turn To Die is not only about surviving a deadly game—it’s about understanding people pushed to their limits and questioning the choices that define who you are.

How to Play:

This game does not auto-save, and game overs make you reload a save, so be sure to save regularly. If you forget to save for a long time and lose progress, the Chapters function will at least let you start from the beginning of each chapter/part.

Saves for the browser version are stored in your browser’s Local Storage. They should persist across sessions. However, they may get erased if you clear your browser history in a way that wipes Local Storage, or use some sort of incognito mode or private browsing that doesn’t save Local Storage.