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Peony Plague

A kinetic visual novel following Peregrine Abbott as he discusses the funeral planning with the soon-to-be deceased, Rowan Francine. The two knew each other years ago but neither could imagine this to be their…

5 September 2025

Peony Plague is an indie developed by Riversitters Studio, released 5 September 2025 on Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser.

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What Peony Plague is

Peony Plague is an indie game developed by Riversitters Studio and released in 2025. It is available on Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser. It runs on Ren'Py.

The premise, in the publisher's words

A kinetic visual novel following Peregrine Abbott as he discusses the funeral planning with the soon-to-be deceased, Rowan Francine. The two knew each other years ago but neither could imagine this to be their reunion. Peregrine's goal is to uncover how Rowan wishes to be taken care of after he dies, but it seems that Rowan isn't all that interested in discussing his death, let alone what would follow afterwards.
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How it plays

Its themes are romance. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Peony Plague launched on 5 September 2025, within three weeks of Hollow Knight: Silksong, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Silent Hill f and Hell is Us.

Released around the same time: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Silent Hill f, Hell is Us.

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When did Peony Plague come out?
Peony Plague was released on 5 September 2025 for Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser.

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