Stranding

You play as Yu Xiao, a freelance artist scraping by on commissions after losing your job. Clients keep sending revision after revision. Your mother calls to deliver her habitual put-downs. And you — prone to spiraling thoughts rooted in your family — can't help but spiral. Every late night, when the room falls so silent you can hear the hum of your computer fan, another voice speaks to Yu Xiao. It says: "You're enduring it again." It says: "Do you really think all of this is just coincidence?" It says: "If you keep going like this, you'll forget how to paint. And then — what will you have left?" Yu Xiao has become a fish stranded on shore, needing an external anchor to escape the predicament. And just then, three hands reach out. Every choice you make shapes the story's direction and determines who you grow close to — potentially leading to romantic relationships. But as your mental state deteriorates and deeper differences surface, the path ahead grows complicated. Can you hold onto yourself and reach a fulfilling ending? The People Around You Su Yu​ — A high school classmate. Short hair, a mole under her left eye. She still remembers your preferences, but the once-quiet girl has become a thoughtful, capable adult who takes meticulous care of you. What happened to her? Awfg​ — An online artist with over 100k followers, known for her bold, intense painting style. She bursts into your life like a little sun, making you laugh more in days than you did in the entire past month. Mao De Chuan (Cat's Boat)​ — A video editor who loves your art and has been your long-time client. Mature, steady, and polite, she helps you like a mentor — but never pushes you to do anything. Zhang Xun​ — A friend since high school whose bond has lasted into adulthood. Sharp, efficient, and straight-talking, she currently works at a big tech company. It​ — A voice. That's all. Features - Multiple endings​ (not yet in the current demo) - Rich CG and art assets​ ^-^ - Suited for players who enjoy psychological narrative and realistic storytelling - Solo indie development​ (does this count?) Content Notes Contains: Childhood family trauma / CPTSD / psychological exploration / emotional breakdowns Some traumatic content is recommended for players with a certain level of emotional resilience. ^^