The Freak Circus

What Is The Freak Circus?

The Freak Circus is a horror visual novel-style game that revolves around obsession, deception, and deadly affection. You play as a regular café employee whose life spirals into surreal terror after a chance meeting with Pierrot, a soft-spoken but deeply disturbed performer. But he's not alone in this act—enter Harlequin, his charming yet equally dangerous rival.

As the spotlight turns to you, these performers wage a dark competition for your love—and your life. The game unfolds like a sinister stage play, with each decision you make pushing the story toward twisted revelations, horrifying outcomes, and intense emotional confrontations.

How to Play The Freak Circus

Playing The Freak Circus is all about immersive decision-making. Your choices influence everything—from relationships to survival.

Basic Controls:

Mouse/Touchpad: Click to advance dialogue and select choices.
Keyboard (optional):
- Enter/Spacebar: Advance text
- Arrow Keys: Navigate menu options
- Escape: Open settings or skip scenes
- Ctrl (hold): Fast-forward through previously seen text
- S: Take a screenshot
- L: Load last save

This game is most immersive with headphones on and lights off… if you dare.

Features That Will Keep You Up at Night

Dark Yandere Romance: Explore the terrifying love triangle between Pierrot, Harlequin, and you.
Multiple Endings: Your fate depends on every choice you make. Will you survive? Will you escape? Will you love... the wrong one?
Psychological Horror: More than jump scares—expect unsettling dialogue, eerie visuals, and a constant sense of dread.
Gorgeous & Disturbing Art: A unique art style that merges beauty with nightmare fuel.
18+ Themes: Violence, gore, obsession, profanity, and mature psychological motifs.

Tips for New Players

Trust no one – Just because they’re smiling doesn’t mean they’re sane.
Save often – There’s no undoing a fatal mistake.
Read between the lines – Subtle clues hide in dialogue and background visuals.
Play through multiple times – Unlock hidden paths and reveal chilling secrets.

Are You Ready to Join The Freak Circus?

Don’t be fooled by the painted faces or the dazzling stage lights—The Freak Circus is a horrifying performance where you are the main act. Guided by Pierrot’s fragile obsession or Harlequin’s seductive charm, you’ll uncover more than just circus secrets.

Play if you dare. And remember: in The Freak Circus, love is the most dangerous game of all.