
How To Break Up With Your Yandere Boyfriend
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android

Last dinner with your soon-to-be-ex. What's the worst that could happen?
You have nothing but a job you constantly complain about, a few old friends, weak family ties, and a pile of trauma and debt from failed relationships.
And then there’s Soren, your perfect boyfriend.
An ordinary guy with a dog, a remote job, and weekends spent between bad movies and you. No surprises, no drama. Just… life.
But lately, you’re not sure you can love him the way he deserves. So you’ve made up your mind: it’s time to end things.
Then, as if fate is testing you, Soren invites you over for dinner, giving you the perfect opportunity to break his heart.
Will you go through with it? Or is Soren not as ordinary as he seems… and is life about to throw you one last, terrifying curveball?




This demo includes;
~41,000 words of story content (Available in English and Chinese. You can change the language in Settings.)
5 different neutral endings (good and bad endings are planned for the full game)
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One male love interest (though in the full game, you might end up with Lars or even Princess 🙂)
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10 CGs with variations
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Several NPCs with unique designs and multiple expressions
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A Determination Meter that reveals how open you are to manipulation…
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Choices that directly impact your relationship with Soren, his behavior, and ultimately both of your futures
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Knight & Monster points shape Soren’s actions and mindset
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Icons next to choices help you track what your decisions will unlock later
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A story-rich visual novel with horror, thriller, and psychological elements
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You play as a female main character with customizable appearance
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Ending tracker and CG gallery
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+18 content
WALKTHROUGH
Short (Itch) Detailed (Tumblr)
CREDITS
- Written and developed by pinkoko & @desertinthesea
- Characters art and cgs by darklime
- Code by Zuzu & pinkoko
- Background photos edited and gui by yyuebing
- Musics by HoliznaCC0 & MexiTica
- Sounds by freesound_community & Donrain & ALIENIGHTMARE
- Chinese translation by @copiklaGrogu
- Special thanks to our betatesters: @vickyving

| Status | In development |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Rating | Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars (649 total ratings) |
| Author | devilinlovegames |
| Genre | Visual Novel |
| Tags | Dating Sim, Female Protagonist, Horror, Mystery, No AI, Otome, Psychological Horror, Romance, Thriller, Yandere |
| Average session | A few hours |
| Languages | English, Chinese |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Touchscreen |
| Accessibility | One button |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Download
Install instructions
The files on our Itch.io page are in a compressed .zip format.
To play the game on PC, Mac, or Linux:
Right-click the downloaded ZIP file and choose “Extract” (or “Extract All”). If you don’t see an extraction option, you may need to install a program like 7-Zip or WinRAR. Once extracted, a new folder will appear, named something like: "Howtobreakupwithyouryandereboyfriend-V0.2.1_Added_Chinese_Translation-(PC/Mac/Linux depending on your device)." Open that folder and look for the .exe file: HowToBreakUpWithYourYandereBoyfriend.exe (or the equivalent for your OS). Double-click the file to launch the game.
Development log
- Accusation Against Our Game & Our Response71 days ago
- Extended Demo WalkthroughApr 19, 2026
- How To Break Up With Your Yandere Boyfriend Extended Demo is now available in Ch...Feb 08, 2026
- Extended Demo Release!Dec 28, 2025
- Our game has been marked as adult and de-indexed, so what’ll happen to the HTB...Aug 02, 2025
- Patreon Launch!Jun 30, 2025
- Important Note about CommentsMay 18, 2025
- Demo Release!May 09, 2025














Comments
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En español 🥲 porfa
这是一部令人惊叹的作品!它是如此迷人,以至于在完成所有的结局后,我忍不住尝试每一种选择。不同的选择组合所产生的不同的故事情节令我着迷。作者在人物塑造和氛围营造方面的技巧确实高明,它很容易激起我的情感,从温暖和快乐到恐惧和焦虑......
我也很喜欢高度的自由度!不仅仅是外观定制。当决断度高时,MC会更坚决、更稳定、更具能动性,与索伦的关系也会更健康--索伦甚至在分手后表现出赢回爱人的脆弱(如果我没理解错的话)。但是,当判定指标较低时,MC较弱,更容易摇摆,并且更容易自我怀疑,并且两者之间的关系变得有些不健康和操纵性。就个人而言,我觉得索伦在故事的那个部分有点太混蛋了,但它也非常现实和引人注目!
我真的很喜欢那些能打动我的情感的作品,因为那显示了作者的深厚功力。我不得不说,决断仪是一种奇妙的机械--它极大地增强了沉浸感!
总之,我喜欢这份工作,并期待下一步! 🥰
(我用的是翻译,所以请原谅任何尴尬的措辞。)
Oh no, I don't know why the message that came out was not the translated version……
This is an amazing work! It's so engaging that after finishing all the endings, I couldn't help but try every choice. The different storylines produced by different combinations of choices fascinated me. The author's skill in characterization and atmosphere-building is truly brilliant—it easily stirs up my emotions, from warmth and happiness to fear and anxiety...
I also really love the high degree of freedom! Not just in terms of appearance customization. When the determination meter is high, the MC is more resolute, steady, and has more agency, and the relationship with Soren is also healthier—Soren even shows vulnerability to win back a lover after a breakup (if I understood the story correctly). But when the determination meter is low, the MC is weaker, more easily swayed, and more prone to self-doubt, and the relationship between the two becomes somewhat unhealthy and manipulative, but it's also very realistic and compelling!
I really like works that can move my emotions, because that shows the author's deep skill. I have to say, the determination meter is a wonderful mechanic—it greatly enhances immersion!
In short, I love this work and look forward to what's next! 🥰
(I'm using a translator, so please forgive any awkward phrasing.)
Okay, so for some weird reason, it keeps telling me to turn on the Chrome Os Developer, but my issue with that, is that I'd need to restart my computer completely, to do so, is there a way to do so via web browser
Hey I played the game like after a year and wow, it has progressed so far!! I can't help it I still love him but the twists I went through was crazy. Honestly well done! From the story, the music, Soren, all of it. I can't wait for the full game.
im gonna be freaky asl for the full game
WOAHHH I REMEBER PLAYING THIS GAME LONG LONG BACK IM SO EXICTED TO PLAY IT NOW AGAIN
is it only me or mine suddenly makes me exit the game when I reach a certain part?
Will there be a Brazilian Portuguese version?
I got most endings myself and one with walkthrough easily enough (That was on me, I thought I already did a monster points only run, but apparently not, whoops). The markers really help avoid the knight points, which helped out a lot.
As for Soren... I thought he was already patient as hell with months passing, but 3 years!! Holy fuck. Most yanderes become clingy af after the MC makes the mistake of "feeding" them. Not him. He's happy to lurk and kill all your romantic partners from the sidelines, it seems. I have to wonder just how long he has been watching MC. Waiting. Considering.
Most attempts to engineer her life seem to end badly for him. But also, there's so much left unsaid. Why did MC give up acting? What did he say to her ex? When did he start killing, and why?
Soren seems like a cannibal who dabbles in yandere pursuits. I would assume he killed long before, maybe learned from his grandfather. It makes me wonder what's so special about MC all the more. There's only one ending where he almost ate her, and he gave up very quickly. I'm not sure it's love he feels, though. At least, not for the actual person. Maybe what she means to him in his delusional dream land. Because, for all that he has a great mask of sanity, his schemes are completely filled with magical thinking.
Wait in which ending did he almost try to eat her again?🫨
Highly suggest a boss troupe ;
Version em Portuguese 😭😭🙌
Incredible work! Very fulfilling for a demo, can't wait to see where it goes, but god I hate Soren he is so manipulative and toxic. I wasn't expecting it; he stressed me out😭he seemed so sweet at first. I hope there are endings where MC gets her peace and revenge and he gets exposed or smth and based on the dialogue I went through, there is worse to come and it seems Lars isn't as bad as he is made to Maybe Soren had something to do with their relationship
I really wish I could play the finished full version of this game soon—it’s so much fun!
oh my god.
Massive breasts? Abs? Barely any skin tones? This might as well be an OC instead of YN, no hate
can’t wait to play
This was an amazing game, I can't wait to play the final version!
Oiii, queria que tivesse a versão em português Brasil 😞☝🏻 ❤️🩹 por favorzinho 🫴🏻
Podrian traducirlo al español? 😭
SO EXCITED FOR WHEN ITS FULLY RELEASED!! Also the art is amazing!!
OMG; how is this a demo!? It's amazing, loved it!!
ive been playing these type of game for a LONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG time and believe me when i say that its been such a long long time since i got everything i needed in only A DEMO? the art feel so human and alive i truly love the details!! AND DON'T GET ME STARTED ON THE PLOT.... i was so shocked in the ending F, the manipulation was so well made! I AM EXCITED JUST AT THE THOUGHT OF IT ONLY BEING A DEMO, yall did such an amazing job <33
I tried playing the game but it wont let me progress past the first night at dinner when I check my phone and reads to be continued, how do I get access to the full game?
Hi! The game is still in development, so it isn't finished yet.
What I mean is, I cant seem to get to any endings at all. Other users are talking about reaching an ending (or multiple). But when I download it and run it It wont let me progress past the first night at dinner.
Did you click on Extend demo walkthrough it on this homepage it shows you how to get different endings or is it a glitch
Para cuando en español
I tried to play the game, but I get "to be continued..." soon after I tried food from his plate.
Is demo supposed to be so short... or something is missing?
Hi! You can check the walkthrough to see all the endings available in the demo.
Okay, I'll try that. Thank you:)
Make a different choice. The demo is longer than it seems, and you'll eventually develop a situationship with your boss (enemies-friends-lovers troupe), which will then lead to Soren killing him
Just played through the demo and this is such wonderful work so far! I like how everything is grounded and fleshed out. The drama, tension, and tragedy are all so well done. Will definitely be keeping my eyes on this project <3
COMO AME EL FINAL D- lo seti tan personal que bueno que fue el primero que saque
I weirdly do want a boss route tho…. Thank you devs I very much enjoyed the game!!
SAMEEE SOMEONE PLS ADD A BOSS TROUPE UGHHH
Ok so after playing all of the endings, DAMN Soren is a psycho!! And why am I into it?! Tbh I'd be perfectly content to not ever discover if he's a psycho or not, I'd be perfectly happy being manipulated by this GORGEOUS man. But anyway. I STRONGLY disliked Ending D, Ending D- was fine, Ending F was good but kind of bittersweet? I'm curious about other endings once the full game is out! Will we have a happy ending? I presume many bad endings as well lol But damn I just need some fluff after so much angst. The thought of Soren with another woman (I won't give spoilers) regardless of how it went down REALLY pisses me off. I'd go way more insane than MC did tbh. WAY more. Anyway, 10/10 game, loved it, loved playing it (getting angry af over it), and highkey falling in love with Soren. I don't care if he's a psycho, he's my psycho.
I'm eagerly awaiting the full version!! I love this game!
Finished this in under 2 hours and all I could say is I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! The way Soren is written like a western yandere instead of the typical japanese yanderes made me much more interested in the game(esp how he's drawn). It's funny how I managed to fall in love with a fictional character in under 30 minutes😭
but anyways i'd like to thank the developers for making this awesome game and am happy how the first game I played from itch.io turned out to be this interesting! I cannot wait for the full game to be released and i'm looking forward to it! Please, continue your hard work, dear developers! Much Love <3
I love ittttt I can't wait for full!
+ You did a very very good job it's a masterpiece for me! And only this game captured what I want in yandere
Thank you so much Devs!
Poderiam adicionar mais idiomas:(
MEU DEUS!! QUE JOGO INCÍVEL!! amei 1000/10, fiquei muito envolvida na história, nossa, não esperava que fosse tãããããooo bom assim. Preciso urgente, da continuação do final da carne... tenho certeza que o açougueiro é ele mesmo ;)
I am shocked! Ending F surprised me but now that I think about it, in ending d I feel like Soren was spying on us with a video camera in the bathroom, it's a bit coincidental how he got there when we punch out mirror and hurt ourselves tbh
😏
Omggg sameeee and like probably all around her place
hii!! id really like to play this game it seems super cool! but im a trans man and playing as a female mc would be really dysphoric for me, i was wondering if you might have plans in the future to add a customisation feature to play as any gender?
it's okay if not, i get that it can be kinda annoying to go through and change and add that sorta stuff lol but id be really super happy if you could! (●'◡'●)
Hi, we're so happy you enjoyed the game. This game is designed with a fixed female protagonist due to the specific story content. However, we do have another romance VN that offers customizable gender options: The Winter Wedding 💕
I swear when I first opened this game, I NEVER expected I would end up loving it this much! This isn’t just another typical yandere boyfriend game — it feels more like a patient hunter lying in wait for the person he loves, and every interaction becomes this incredible psychological game of cat and mouse.
What touched me the most was the way Soren protects MC. In Ending D-, the moment he saw MC’s hand get cut, he immediately rushed to her house. In Ending F, when he saw MC standing out in the rain, he didn’t even care about risking his own cover and quickly brought her inside. And even when MC tried to snatch his phone, his first instinct was still to worry that she might accidentally fall.
It’s all these little details that make Soren such a fascinating character instead of just being a stereotypical yandere trope. His complete breakdown at the end of Ending F, and the boss’s horrifying, unrecognizable corpse in Ending D — I was genuinely losing my mind over those moments!! I’m seriously SO excited and I absolutely can’t wait to see what happens next!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS AMAZING COMMENT! We loved the phrase "game of cat and mouse" 😆 it’s definitely the perfect summary of the whole game!!! And finally, someone realizes how much Soren cares about MC 🥺 We’ll do our best to make it worth the wait <3
TvT Lloré mucho con el final D-
😭💔
OMGG!! The manipulation game in route F is STRONG AF. Got me screaming he's a liar lolll
LMAOO!! LOVE THAT REACTION 😂😂😂
i thought this might just be a generic yandere obsessive bf VNs, but it's actually peak. ending D was interesting, but honestly D- and F were the best endings.
i feel like mental illness is fairly well represented in this game. particularly, negative self-talk and self-sabotaging. i have bpd and adhd, and i caught myself relating a lot (oops). but ending D- had me shook. the depictions of depression were really accurate and not just "im really sad". the negative spiraling was also a great portrayal. and i also love that soren was there at the "right time" to take care of the FMC. like YES!!!!
and obviously ending F is 100/10. the part where he snapped and admitted his entire plot was perfect. like. omg. part of me wished it wasn't forgotten later, but i also still like how the game ended.
thank u to the dev. ilysm
HEY!!! LOVE THAT COMMENT! In the game, we’ll also show other mental conditions, so it really helps us to know we’ve done it right 😍 As for Neutral Ending F, don’t worry, Soren wouldn’t succeed in deleting the MC’s memories in all the endings 😁
What's the soundtrack playing at the spicy scene of ending F?
Hi, it's Wet from Michett!