Mind the Gap
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
A journey without destination.
A story you can’t escape.
You wake up in a train compartment you don’t remember boarding. The air feels too heavy, the silence too deliberate. Outside your door you hear voices, footsteps, strangers who look just as lost as you. The train keeps moving, but no one knows where.
"Mind the Gap" is a psychological thriller visual novel about trust, fear, and the way people change when they’re trapped together. It isn’t about escaping as fast as you can. It’s about peeling back the layers of the unknown, step by step, and deciding who, if anyone, you can rely on.
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✦︎ Original art: all CGs, sprites, and most UI elements are hand-drawn by me with loving hands
✦︎ Languages: English + Español (more languages may be added in the future!)
✦︎ Around 2 hour of gameplay! Depends on how fast you read
✦︎ Over 25 000~ words in Chapter 1 + 2
✦︎ Psychological thriller vibe: slow-burn suspense, unsettling details, and a constant feeling that something isn’t quite right...
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✦︎ Background music and sound effects taken from PIXABAY
✦︎ “Tense Silence” — the first ambient I’ve ever made for a game!
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Making this game takes a lot of time, energy, and creative sanity. I love doing it — but sadly, love alone does not pay for groceries :D
I’m considering opening a Patreon, but only if people are actually interested.
So let me know if you’d be interested in supporting me with a small monthly amount on Patreon in exchange for some extra bonus content for the game!
Your feedback really matters to me ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚
Please leave a rating If you liked my game — it really helps with the game's visibility!
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Development log
- Added Spanish (Español) translation!8 days ago
- Thinking About Translations...11 days ago
- SECOND CHAPTER IS OUT!!11 days ago
- Over 600 downloads! (+chibi art of the entire cast)Sep 23, 2025
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Es un juego que son duda te envuelve en la trama se puede llegar a sentir conexión con el protagonista, estaría interesante un patreon sin duda me suscribiría
Ay, muchísimas gracias, de verdad 💛 Me alegra muchísimo saber que la historia logra envolverte y que sientes esa conexión con la protagonista. Eso es exactamente lo que intento lograr, así que leer esto me anima un montón.
Y sobre Patreon: sí, de hecho lo estoy planeando 👀 Mi idea es abrir la página de Patreon justo antes del lanzamiento del capítulo 3. También estoy pensando en hacer acceso anticipado a la nueva chapter para la suscripción más alta, como una forma de agradecer a quienes quieran apoyar el proyecto un poquito más de cerca.
PLEASE I WANT THIS GAME TO CONTINUE I FKING LOVE IT, pleaseeee open a Patreon I would love to support you, like js take my moneyyyy
i just finished the second chapter, this story was phenomnal , the storyline is amazing, i love the errie feeling and ps vir is so hot, i'll get on my knees for him. but srsly you did a wonderful job. I love naomis character espesically, like she us my little baby and i need to protect her at all cost. i have a hunch that saphire and felica are going to get it on;).i cant wait for chapter 3. no rush please take ur time and dont burn urself out, take care of yourself, and i will be waitting patiently for chapter 3.
p.s please open up pateron i would love to support you and i need this game to be compeleted as its so good, im begging for more andthank you so much for ur hardwork!
10/10 rating
would 100 percent recommend this game
Oh wow, you have no idea how much your message means to me!! Seriously, reading this made me grin like a gremlin hehehe. Thank you for all your kind words and hype — aaand for falling under Vir's questionable charm). And Naomi is absolutely precious, I feel the same urge to wrap her in bubble wrap and never let her out of my sight! Saphira x Felicia wuh luh wuh confirmed...!? I wonder, what their ship name will be... Felira? Salicia?
About Patreon: you read my mind! I actually am planning to open a Patreon page right before Chapter 3 drops. My plan is to make early access to the new chapter available for the highest tier, so if you want to get your hands on it before anyone else (and support my caffeine habit), keep your eyes peeled!
Thank you for being so patient and for cheering me on<3
sweepix does a wonderful job with their eerie storytelling and the anticipation for everything that might happen really grips onto you.
every character is their own person with their own view of things and how they interact with each other is so smooth and natural its like you're really there with them. Naomi is easily going to be a fan favorite <3 (i will do anything for the sweet girl)
the art is delicious i could just eat it up.
i am so excited for more twists and turns and of course more puzzles and difficult choice making that impacts the entire narrative.
well done, 10/10
(Vir when i catch you Vir......:3 i will attack him with kisses )
This is unbelievably sweet, thank you so much 😭💛
Hearing that the atmosphere and the characters feel real to you means more than I can explain. I pour a lot into making every interaction feel alive, so reading this honestly made my whole day.
Naomi getting this much love… I’m soft now. She deserves the world and more.
And Vir… well good luck catching him in the 3 Chapter. :3
Thank you again for the love and support, it genuinely means everything to me!
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As promised, I am back to rave. This is such an amazing story and I love the cast! Naomi is my baby now and I would die for her. I have also developed an
unhealthyacceptable amount of adoration for Vir. Knew from the itch page cast lineup that he was the one I'd like, and behold! I have the survival instincts of a pickle and would fold like a lawn chair if he asked for anything. Can he truly be trusted? TBD. Will I trust him with my life? Undoubtedly and unerringly.I wish I had any friends who played visual novels so I could politely demand that they play this immediately. I need someone to talk with about it.
Incredible job! I cannot wait for more! (Except I totally can, no rush, make sure you're well and never force yourself. Making art isn't fun when it is taxing or feels like a chore~)
Art: 10/10
Story: 10/10
Atmosphere: 10/10
Overall: Perfection
Thank you for sharing this with us♡
Welcome back!! I’m genuinely so happy you returned and took the time to write this, I was really looking forward to your thoughts. Thank you so much for such a heartfelt and detailed response. Knowing that the story and the cast were able to evoke these emotions means more to me than I can properly put into words...
I’ll admit, I had a feeling Vir might have that kind of effect… but who am I to judge, really. In the end, he’s just a completely innocent, misunderstood angel 😇 (Also, the “survival instincts of a pickle” line genuinely made me giggle :D)
I really wish there were more spaces where people could talk about Mind the Gap. One of my biggest hopes is that, over time, a small community can form where players share theories, emotions, and impressions. For now, I’m just praying to the algorithms and word of mouth.🤞
And honestly, if there’s even a chance to recommend the game to a friend who might enjoy visual novels, that already means a lot. I know the genre isn’t for everyone and that’s okay.
Thank you again, truly, for your support and kindness. I’ll do my best to take care of myself and keep working at a healthy pace. I’m planning to start writing Chapter 3 later this week 💛
You are such a kind and enjoyable creator to talk to~ Your commitment to interacting with your players and giving thoughtful replies is amazing. Thank you 😊
Also, sorry if this is out of line or rude to ask, but do you have any issue with a Discord server being made for MtG fans? Admittedly, I have no clue about maintaining and moderating that, but if you're fine with it I may try. Maybe? I'm not great socially, but this art deserves committed fans 👏 And, with your permission, a space for those fans to gather and converse. Sorry again if this is too presumptuous an ask! Have a great day!~^^
Aww, this is incredibly sweet, thank you so very much 😭💛 I truly appreciate this more than I can put into words.
I’ll be honest, I’m a bit of an old granny when it comes to Discord and I’m still not very good at understanding how everything works there haha… but I absolutely love this idea. I’m 100% on board with it if you’d like to try!
If it’s not too much trouble for you and you feel like giving it a shot, please go for it 😊 And feel free to message me directly on Discord as well, I’d be really happy to talk there! My username: sweepix.
Thank you again for being so thoughtful and kind, it truly means a lot to me !♡
I LOVE VIR! He's definitely my favorite character!
Thank you so much!! I’m glad Vir stole your heart ♡
amo tanto la historia, la trama está repleta de suspenso y los personajes son tan interesantes, cada uno de ellos tiene algo especial y único. 💕
(SAPHIRA MI MUJER<3)
Gracias!💕 esto me calienta mucho el corazón. (Saphira es una leyenda, sin discusión)
ESTOY SUPER SEGURA QUE VIR ACEPTARA...
REALMENTE AMO MUCHO A VIR ASI QUE GRACIAS POR CREARLO 😭😭💕💕
(AMO TU ESTILO QUE SE PARECE A YKMET)
Muchas gracias 🥹 Me hace muy feliz saber que amas tanto a Vir, de verdad. Gracias por todo el cariño que le das al personaje.
Y lo del estilo… que lo compares con YKMET me honra muchísimo, gracias:)
ESTOY A PUNTO DE CASARME CON VIR...💜
(Estas invitada a la boda, porfavor no faltes)
PUEDES HACER QUE VIR NOS COJA-?
BUENO YA TENGO FOTOS PEGADAS EN MI HABITACIÓN DE EL 😭💗💗
¿¿¿QUÉÉÉÉ??? Jajajaja, Vir pensará en tu propuesta…
¿EN SERIO tienes fotos suyas pegadas en tu habitación?? 😭💛 Y si quieres más contenido de Vir, sígueme en Tumblr. Pronto subiré un nuevo arte con él hehe ✨
Me he creado una cuenta solo para decir esto, pero esta es la unica novela que me a enganchado.
Porfavor pon a Leonel como un love interest. lpm
¡¡¡AAAAA muchas gracias por crear una cuenta solo para decir esto, de verdad!!!😭🩷 Me hace muy feliz saber que la novela te enganchó tanto. No puedo prometer que Leonel sea un love interest, ya que el enfoque de la historia no es lo romántico…pero puedo asegurarte que aún habrá interacciones MUY interesantes con él 👀✨
Gracias por el apoyo, significa muchísimo para mí!:)
VIR EMBARAZAME-
ENCERIO LO AMO TANTO Q HASTA BESÉ LA PANTALLA CADA QUE APARECÍA
Eso es tan lindo <3🤔🤗
I am loving this game; the plot is engaging, and its unpredictability keeps me on my toes. The illustrations are impressive, and the level of craftsmanship throughout the work is great. I look forward to future updates. P.S I have a suspicion that Vir may be evil
Thank you, I’m really glad the game keeps you on edge! Your kind words about the art and the story means a lot to me^^
And about Vir… haha, I’ve seen this suspicion before, but we'll see, we'll see...😇
A decir verdad nunca subo comentarios por pena y tampoco me había creado una cuenta, pero este juego me atrapó tanto que sentí la necesidad de decirlo. Lo tiene todo, es un juego que disfrute con todas las letras, este tipo de novelas visuales tiene un encanto único y como el/la creador/a lo redacto es único, tan especial. Espero con ansias la siguiente actualización 💗
Muchísimas gracias por animarte a escribir y por compartir algo tan bonito 🥺 De verdad significa muchísimo para mí saber que el juego pudo atraparte así. Comentarios como el tuyo me motivan a seguir trabajando y cuidando cada detalle. La próxima actualización llegará con calma, pero con mucho cariño. Gracias por estar aquí ♡♡♡
I am back once again and I am absolutely ecstatic! I insanely adore the characters and I only get more attached to them the more I learn! GOSH I STILL HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS AND NOW MORE NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED AGH THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!! Along with other comments, I am also bereft that there is not much talk of this game across platforms! This deserves so much more attention!!!
AHH welcome back!! I’m so happy you’re getting attached to the characters😭💛
The questions and confusion are very intentional, so you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be...
And yeah, It’s still a bit of a quiet corner of the internet... so, If you ever feel like talking about the game or sharing it somewhere, that kind of support truly helps more than you can imagine. I seriously appreciate your support, it means the world<3
Firstly, this is such a lovely gem that definitely needs more attention, WHERE IS ALL THE HYPE?? I want to thank the creator for all the love, time, and thought put into making this. There's a whole mystery to unravel, and I am SAT. Secondly,
itshould be illegal to make a man looking in the menu screen like that,I am LOVING Vir's character so far,got me giggling and swooning a little.I'M SO EXCITED TO SEE WHERE THIS GOES! THANK YOU!Thank YOU so much, this means a lot to me !!!!💛
I’m really glad the mystery hooked you, there’s much more to come in the future. As for Vir… yeah. He’s a menace and I’m not stopping him lol.
Thank you for the love and the excitement, it reeeaally means the world to me 🫶
I have no clue about what Vir is up to, But I agree with him. Whatever that cutie says 😼😼😼lmao THANK YOU so much for the chapter!!!! loving the story
I mean… trusting Vir blindly is a bold choice 🤔🤔 Thank you so much for reading!! I’m really glad you’re enjoying the story ♡
Me encanta <3 ¡Definitivamente de mis juegos favoritos! ¡¡Mucho apoyo!!
No puedo esperar por descubrir más lore y seguir el avance de la historia como la del juego. Honestamente, tengo mucha curiosidad por la organización, Naomi (nuestra hija!) y Vir 🔍👀
¡Muchísimas gracias por palabras tan cálidas!♡ Me alegra muchísimo saber que mi juego puede despertar emociones así en las personas.
En el futuro todo se irá revelando poco a poco y con calma, así que habrá que tener un poquito de paciencia, jaja.
Y sí. Naomi. Nuestra. Hija. 💛
I'm completely obsessed with this game and Leonel 😭😭😭😭 Even though it only has two chapters, it's one of the best games I've ever played. Everything is perfect, the aesthetic, the characters, everything 😭😭🩷☝🏻☝🏻
I’m really happy that Leonel has fans, he would definitely be thrilled to hear this heh. And hearing that this is one of the best games you’ve played… aaahhh that’s honestly too much for me, my heart is melting!! Thank you so much!
I’ll keep working on the game, so please stay tuned for future updates ʚ₍ᐢ. ̫.ᐢ₎ɞ
OH YEAHHHHH NEW CHAPER AND MORE VIR/NAIOMI CONTENT RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
YESSS HOPE YOU ENJOY PLAYING IT!!!❤️❤️
okay, ima just say I'm in love with the story including the plot.. I hope to see more in the future, because this really got me immersed in the story and made me want to figure out the details within it, which I haven't felt in a long time. Anyway, I hope to see more of the story's progression in the future! q(≧▽≦q)
Thank you for the kind words, it really warms my heart ♡♡♡ I truly try my best to make the plot unique and interesting, so I’m really glad people are enjoying the story so far. I hope you’ll enjoy the second chapter just as much as the first one.
Holy crap! who give you permission to create such a masterpiece?! The plot is looking amazing! Now I'll patiently await every update!
Thank you for the kind words!!🥹 Next chapter will be released this week, btw:D
I am so excited to see more of this! I am such a sucker for well made story lines! I hope you get to enjoy this story as much as we do.
Thanks! Indeed I did, I just love this genre in media
Super excited for the second chapter! The art, writing and concept are all so cool!!! ദ്ദി(｡•̀ ,<)~✩‧₊
Awwh, thanks a lot!♡♡
I really hope you don't mind my little appreciative edit ♥
Thank you for intriguing characters, an incredible atmosphere and mysteries you want to solve. And oooh I can't wait to see yandere elements! I need my possessive and obsessive character haha. For now I suspect everyone! Thank you!
Thanks so much for playing! I’m really happy you liked the characters and the whole atmosphere. Chapter 2 will dive more into the crew, their little dramas and the whole interpersonal mess... And yeah, we’ll also start peeling back some yandere elements bit by bit (¬‿¬)
El juego esta en español? , esque mi ingles no es muy bueno
¡El juego ya está en español!
Hello! Could you be so kind to clarify, if this is a purely plot-driven story with a yandere character, or there is a hint for relationships/yanderesim?
Hi, thanks for the question! It’s primarily a plot-driven story, but there is a yandere element that becomes more noticeable as the story progresses. So yes, it is a yandere sim, but it unfolds gradually rather than being the main focus from the start.
You'll feel it more in the second chapter .... ☺️
This was SO good, somehow all these characters grew on me in such a short time
I'm really glad you liked it, thanks a lot for playing! ♡♡ In chapter 2, which comes out in December, you'll get to see a lot more character interactions since the chapter will be longer
LOVEDDD THIS GAME. Already obsessed, I specially love Leonel and Noemi, she's my daughter but she doesn't know yet. 🥺
Awww, that's so sweet thank you.. NAOMI IS OUR DAUGHTER!^^
this game is so tuff ✌️✌️ solid 10/10 😎
Thanks a lot! 🤯🤗
IM CONTROLLING MY SIMP ON VIR....
Unleash it... let it devour you.....
>_> man your scaring me...
This game is so awesome!! Can't wait for the full release! Vir & Saphira such a fineshyyytt♥️ Hope nothing bad happens lol
Ahhh thanks for sweet words! I'm so glad you liked them :3
I hope we can interact with Vir more often in the future because I want to bother his personal space.
Oh, Vir will open up in the future that’s for sure, it just takes a bit more patience haha. And yes, you’ll definitely get a chance to mess with his personal space 😈
HELL YEAAAAHHHAHAHAHAHAHH🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
all the charcters look so cool!! very exicited to playy
Thanks! I really hope you enjoyed playing:)
This is honestly AMAZING. I won't lie, this is probably one of my favorite visual novels I've played yet. It does a really good job at getting you immersed. Can't wait for more! :3
That makes me really happy! I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you for such kind words!<3
Im already hooked to the game just me imagining whats happening next make me happy about this
Thanks! Your words makes me super happy too <3
I love it so much already!!! Can't wait for the full release >:)
Thank you for making this!!!!
You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it.♡
Está en español??
No, lo siento, el juego solo está en inglés :(
Really liked it, reminds me of some of my favorite games. I hope you continue with the development and that everything goes smoothly. I'll be waiting for the next chapter!
Glad you liked it! I was inspired by Danganropa and YTTD, and yes i will definitely continue the story:)
I'm hooked already , very curious about what comes next...Can't wait to see more!
Naomi is so Cute...
Thanks a lot!>⩊<