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Katawa Shoujo

Developed by Four Leaf Studios · Published by Four Leaf Studios

CasualIndieFree To Play
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 15, 2024 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages11
Achievements21
DLC1

Overview

A casual, indie, free to play game by Four Leaf Studios, published by Four Leaf Studios — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsOverwhelmingly Positive — 98% positive of 3,806
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players73
Player-voted tags:Visual NovelRomanceDating SimMultiple EndingsAnimeChoices MatterEmotionalText-Based2DCuteStory RichPsychological

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Katawa Shoujo.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP SP3
  • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 1.8Ghz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel GMA or HD
  • Storage: 600 MB available space

Supported languages (11)

EnglishFrenchJapaneseSpanish - Latin AmericaGermanKoreanPolishPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified ChineseTraditional Chinese

Katawa Shoujo FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Katawa Shoujo?

Steam classifies Katawa Shoujo as a Casual, Indie, Free To Play game, developed by Four Leaf Studios. Katawa Shoujo is a romantic visual novel set in the fictional Japanese Yamaku High School for disabled children. Hisao's congenital heart defect forces him to move to a new school. Despite his difficulties, Hisao is able to find friends—and perhaps love, if he plays his cards right.

Is Katawa Shoujo free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Katawa Shoujo as Free to Play.

Is Katawa Shoujo single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Katawa Shoujo: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Katawa Shoujo on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Katawa Shoujo for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Katawa Shoujo out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 15, 2024.

What platforms is Katawa Shoujo on?

Katawa Shoujo is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Katawa Shoujo single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Katawa Shoujo cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Katawa Shoujo have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 21 achievements for Katawa Shoujo.

Who made Katawa Shoujo?

Katawa Shoujo is developed by Four Leaf Studios and published by Four Leaf Studios.

Where to get Katawa Shoujo

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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