The Dented Kettle

⚠️Work in Progress⚠️The Dented Kettle is currently in development. All visuals, writing, gameplay mechanics, and features are subject to change as the project evolves. Some elements are still being refined, and your feedback is always appreciated as I continue to brew this story into something special.🛠️ Asset DisclaimerThe Dented Kettle is a work-in-progress project that uses generative AI tools to assist in the creation of certain assets, including art and/or music. All AI-generated content is reviewed, edited, and refined to fit the tone, style, and vision of the game. As the project continues to evolve, some of these assets may be replaced and/or updated.Connect:

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A visual novel about love, legacy, and the secrets that bubble beneath the surface.

When Sable inherits her grandmother’s old diner, she expects grease stains, broken appliances, and a steady stream of lonely regulars. What she doesn’t expect is to find herself at the center of something stranger- something that doesn’t belong in the kitchen, or anywhere else in the waking world.

Welcome to The Dented Kettle, a story-driven visual novel that blends cozy diner life with unsettling mystery and slow-burn romance. You play as Sable, a quiet but determined woman who’s got little more than a set of keys, a rusty grill, and a dream of keeping her grandmother’s legacy alive. The place has seen better days, and so has Sable. Together, they might just make it work.

Between morning coffee rushes and late-night repairs, you’ll manage your time, upgrade the diner, and choose how Sable grows her relationships- with new friends, curious strangers, or a certain someone who keeps showing up after dark.

But as the days go on, and the lights flicker a little too often, you’ll start to notice things. Things that shouldn’t be there. Things that whisper when no one else is around. The diner has a past- and it’s not ready to stay buried.

Will you rebuild what’s been lost- while uncovering truths that were meant to stay hidden?

Come in. The coffee’s hot. The grill’s still warm. And something’s waiting in the dark.

A rich narrative with romance, mystery, and a touch of horrorMultiple love interests with distinct personalities and storylinesDiner management: choose what to fix, what to upgrade, and how to spend your timeA creeping, atmospheric mystery that unfolds over timeIn-depth mechanics: Manage Sable's stress and cooking abilities, while handling customer's expectationsSandbox style gameplay: The Dented Kettle is designed around a map and locations you can explore at your own pace. There are plenty of random elements to discover.58k words, more to come (This is just the introduction to the main storyline and the introduction to several of the relationship stories. I've planned out a main story chapter tied to each upgrade level of the diner, with many mysterious and fun sidestories along the way, and different relationship stories for many characters.)Choices that matter- your decisions shape relationships, upgrades, and the story’s direction. Multiple endings based on how you play.

Right now, I’m focused on refining the core of the game; getting all the foundational mechanics and locations in place. While early builds include glimpses of the romantic tone and character dynamics, future updates will dive deeper into relationship routes and mature themes, while also continuing to expand the main story.

More random events operating the dinerMore exploration elementsDiner upgrade levels 0-5 (currently only level 0)More skills (Athletics, Mind)Leveling/skill pointsCombatMore locations (Culinary Institute, Gym, Library, Church, Catacombs)More mechanics (Gardening, Fishing, Streaming)Story expansion, additional charactersMore mature and romantic content

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This is my first visual novel and I'm working on it solo. Thanks for your patience as I learn and grow with this project!💖

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