With its numerous pacing issues and monotonous presentation, Donutal does a bit too good a job of masking its strengths beneath the adventure's surface. The worldbuilding—particularly the diverse alien cultures—is genuinely excellent and breathes real life into the characters. The duo interview system, which could certainly mature into an entirely gameplay...
Donutal2026
Donutal
2026 Arc System Works74Good
Playtime
ModeratePlayers typically spend about 10 hours in the game.
Playable on
- Steam DeckPlayable
- Steam MachineVerified
Available on
- $9.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- September 3, 2026
- Developer
- Arc System Works
- Publisher
- Arc System Works
- Themes
Overview
You awaken from a cold sleep and suddenly find yourself in the year 2206. What you once knew as the International Space Station is now the International Space Port—a gateway for aliens coming to Earth. Crushed by a massive, unexplained debt, you’re forced into a job you never asked for: Chief Xeno Inspector. Seems simple enough, just wave in the friendly aliens and turn away the dangerous ones. However, make the wrong call and Earth could be destroyed. No pressure though, right?
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Reception
Players82
GreatDonutal is a bold, imperfect offering that defies the conventions of the visual novel genre by blending it with mechanics of pure deduction.
Ultimately, Donutal is a unique take on its particular sub-genre. Its sci-fi thriller plot will keep players interested for at least one major playthrough, but the artwork and various endings will hold the attention of visual novel fans who love 100%ing the gallery.
Donutal is a fascinating deduction-based game that is more than meets the eye. With a unique save-point-based timeline and countless mysteries to uncover, it is a title that will keep you coming back time and time again.