Horror · Romance · Visual Novel
Welcome, Dear Human
This is an unofficial English fan site for Welcome, Dear Human by Ronkad and KikiCan – a dating sim where the game is alive and wants you to date your sleep paralysis demon.
Learn what the game is about, how to play the free demo, and where to follow development of the full version.
Demo length
~8k words · about 1–2 hours
Endings
3 endings · secrets to find
Languages
English, German, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Turkish
About the game
According to the official itch.io page, Welcome, Dear Human is a dating simulator that is "alive and wants you to date your sleep paralysis demon". You learn to communicate with the monster and can build a relationship based on trust – or not. It's your story.
Visual & audio
- Fully animated character art
- Hand-drawn artwork
- Original soundtrack
- Unlockable music & art gallery
- Partial voice acting
Gameplay
- Visual novel & interactive fiction
- Point & click exploration
- Minigames and secrets to find
- Choose room designs for your apartment
- Free to play demo, name your own price
What players are saying
Rated 4.9 / 5 stars on itch.io (400+ ratings).
“this is by far my favorite game i've played in all that time!! i absolutely adore everything about it”
“One of the best I've played. The voice acting was incredible, and the mechanics.”
“Game of the YEAR”
How to play
Demo on itch.io
The demo is available as an HTML5 browser version and downloadable builds for Windows, macOS and Linux. The average session is listed as about an hour.
Full game on Steam
A larger version with around ten dateable monsters is planned for Steam. The developers note that the demo will stay on itch.io and keep getting updates, while the full experience lives on Steam.
Mobile plans
In comments and devlogs, the team has confirmed that an Android release of the demo is planned. The full game is not planned for mobile.
Community & support
Bug reports and feedback are usually shared via the itch.io comments or the official Discord server. Links to both are on the Community page.
New to the game?
If you are about to play for the first time, you don't need a walkthrough. Take your time exploring the apartment, interact with objects, and pay attention to how your choices affect your relationship with the demon.
For a spoiler-light overview of what to expect, visit the Guide page.
Missing an ending or scene?
The demo currently has three endings. If you've finished at least one route and are still hunting for the others or trying to complete the gallery, the Endings Guide summarizes the routes at a high level.
FAQ
Is the demo free?
Yes. On itch.io the game is listed as free with a "name your own price" option if you want to support the developers.
How long does it take to finish?
The official description mentions around 8,000 words and about one to two hours of gameplay for the first ending.
Is this the official website?
No. This is a fan-made, unofficial site that summarizes public information from the itch.io and Steam pages and highlights community resources.
Where are the official links?
The official game pages are on itch.io and Steam: direct links are always provided at the top of this page and in the footer.
This fan site exists to collect information about the Welcome, Dear Human game in one place: basic details, endings overview and community links. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official itch.io page and the Steam listing.