Her Love, Like Poison

Step into the hauntingly beautiful world of 'Her Love, Like Poison,' a dark lesbian horror-romance visual novel from developer ebi-hime. Set in the eerie, wintry woods and imbued with a tense and unsettling atmosphere, this story follows Ethel, a shy university student grappling with heartbreak and creative block. One fateful night, she encounters a mysterious woman whose allure pulls Ethel into a world beyond her imagination. Featuring an emotional, story-rich narrative, original art, and an atmospheric soundtrack, this short yet poignant visual novel offers a unique blend of romance, horror, and psychological depth that will linger long after the credits roll.

ebi-hime
ebi-hime
July 28, 2025
98 % Positive (55 reviews)
$6.29 Play Now

Features

Dark Lesbian Romance

Experience a poignant and eerie love story set in a haunting winter environment.

Linear Narrative

'Her Love, Like Poison' contains no branching paths and focuses on delivering a singular, impactful story experience.

Original Art and Soundtrack

Experience beautifully hand-drawn character art and an atmospheric music score crafted specifically for this visual novel.

Short Yet Impactful Playtime

With a runtime of around 2-4 hours, 'Her Love, Like Poison' is perfect for fans of story-driven indie games.

Support for Multiple Platforms

The game is playable on Windows, Mac, and Linux, ensuring compatibility across supported operating systems.

Key Features

Single-player
Family Sharing
Steam is learning about this game 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'Her Love, Like Poison' about?

It’s a dark lesbian horror-romance story where a university student, Ethel, meets an enigmatic woman in an unsettling, wintry forest.

Are there multiple endings in this game?

No, 'Her Love, Like Poison' has a single, linear ending to enhance its focused and emotional storytelling.

Does this game include horror elements?

Yes, the game includes mild body horror elements and an unsettling atmosphere.

How long does it take to complete 'Her Love, Like Poison'?

The game has about 50,000 words of text, taking approximately 2-4 hours to complete.

Is this a competitive or multiplayer game?

No, this is a single-player visual novel.

Genres

Casual Indie

Tags

Casual Visual Novel Anime Stylized Text-Based Atmospheric Dark Drama Emotional Horror LGBTQ+ Psychological Horror Romance Surreal Female Protagonist Linear Narration Story Rich Singleplayer Indie

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows XP or newer

Memory

512 MB RAM

Storage

500 MB available space

Graphics

DirectX® 9 Compatible Graphics Card

Requires

Processor

1Ghz

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English

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