
Mind the Gap
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A journey without destination.
A story you can’t escape.
You wake up in a train compartment you don’t remember boarding. The air feels too heavy, the silence too deliberate. Outside your door you hear voices, footsteps, strangers who look just as lost as you. The train keeps moving, but no one knows where.
"Mind the Gap" is a psychological thriller visual novel about trust, fear, and the way people change when they’re trapped together. It isn’t about escaping as fast as you can. It’s about peeling back the layers of the unknown, step by step, and deciding who, if anyone, you can rely on.

✦︎ All CGs, sprites, most UI elements and some BG's are hand-drawn by me with loving hands
✦︎ Voiced Characters! (Chapter 1 only)
✦︎ Languages: English + Español (more languages may be added in the future!)
✦︎ Around 2 hours of gameplay! Depends on how fast you read
✦︎ Over 25 000~ words in Chapter 1 + 2
✦︎ Psychological thriller vibe: slow-burn suspense, unsettling details and a constant feeling that something isn’t quite right...





✦︎ Background music and sound effects taken from PIXABAY. Royalty-free music 100%. Links for everyone:
WELC0MEИ0, Lilliben, VirtueXII, Emmraan, Liecio, sharvarion. Check them out^^
✦︎ “Tense Silence” — is the first ambient I’ve ever made for a game.

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Making this game takes a lot of time, energy, and creative sanity. I love doing it — but sadly, love alone does not pay for groceries :D
I’m considering opening a Patreon, but only if people are actually interested.
So let me know if you’d be interested in supporting me with a small monthly amount on Patreon in exchange for some extra bonus content for the game!
Your feedback really matters to me ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚
Please leave a rating If you liked my game — it really helps with the game's visibility!
| Updated | 3 days ago |
| Status | In development |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Rating | Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars (196 total ratings) |
| Author | SweePix |
| Genre | Visual Novel |
| Tags | Atmospheric, Horror, Indie, Psychological Horror, Ren'Py, Story Rich, Thriller, Yandere |
| Average session | A few hours |
| Languages | English, Spanish; Castilian |
| Accessibility | One button |
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Click download now to get access to the following files:
mind.the.gap-1.0-1771174933-release.apk 195 MB
mind_the_gap-pc.zip 182 MB
mind_the_gap-mac.zip 177 MB
Development log
- Voice acting added! + royalty-free music...22 days ago
- Join Mind the Gap Discord!62 days ago
- Added Spanish (Español) translation!74 days ago
- Thinking About Translations...77 days ago
- SECOND CHAPTER IS OUT!!77 days ago
- Over 600 downloads! (+chibi art of the entire cast)Sep 23, 2025






























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It's not a good visual novel because Leonel only touched my butt, he didn't spank me (it's humor). I LOVE THIS NOVEL, GOD, IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL THAT WHEN I FINISHED IT I HAD 3 HEART ATTACKS. NEXT CHAPTER PLEASE GIVE ME 3 MORE YEARS OF LIFE. But also take your time and there were many problems. I played it in Spanish, there were moments where some dialogues appeared in English, which complicated things a lot for me, but the rest is beautiful, keep going.
Ah, thank you, thank you, hehe. It's really nice to hear words like that. About the translation, I'm really sorry that you ran into this problem. I checked the translation on my side and everything seems to look fine.
If it’s not too much trouble for you, could you tell me how many untranslated lines there are and in which parts of the game the translation is missing? I would be supeer grateful! <3
hey! I really do hope things go smoothly for you! Also big BIG fan of the story can't wait for the next update
I had played this game like 2 months ago and now I replayed just to listen to the VAs and it let me remember how much I had liked it the first time I played!!! I found it absolutely interesting, the premise is soo cool, really reminds me of Your Turn To Die but with something more that makes it stand out in a good way, but I don’t know how to explain it. The fact that all is happening in such tiny place really makes everything scarier and the characters are sooo interesting. And things like Deuce talking in plural when explaining what happened before arriving there, Naomi's insomnia, all of the Vir things, etc, etc. makes it super intriguing. Really cool stuff in general, can't wait to play more!!! Also amazing work from the VAs!! I love the voices choosed, it adds much emotion to everything.
Its a long rant but I wanted to write something to appreciate all the hard work! <3
This is so sweet and touching! Reading comments like this always makes me smile, honestly.
I'm really happy you liked the work of the voice actors, they are all absolutely wonderful and I can't wait for you to experience chapter 2 and then... chapter 3 with their voices hehe!! Thank you so much, words like this truly motivate me.
meu deus que jogo bom!!!!!!!!
!! POSSIBLE SPOILERS, RANT INCOMING !!
at first i absolutely despised leonel but now hes unironically my favorite character, idek how it happened but it did :P (well, second favorite character, first favorite ofc being our beloved naomi ^^)
i still dont trust Vir, idk just a gut feeling, like what he said when we confronted him makes sense n' it checks out- he wasnt violent or unreasonable, but somethings just not right about him, like i have this gut feeling hes bad news even if he portrays himself as the oh so reasonable one in the group... esp since after the confrontation he suddenly was more interactive with the group- i usually dont agree with felicia but i can understand why she reacted the way she did when he suddenly helped. hes a bit too calm considering the situation, if that makes sense- Naomi is relatively calm about the situation, but in an innocent or shy way, Vir is calm about the situation for seemingly no reason and thats just unsettling. this might be a huge stretch but i think hes just very skilled in manipulation and gaslighting, to the point where I the player and also the mc cant tell if hes in the right- seemingly trying to convince us that we're crazy. i might just be paranoid though
i love the dynamic between felicia and saphira as well, its giving doomed perhaps toxic yuri, OR BOTH!! >:3/silly
also, honestly while i do understand keeping distance from deuce after they attacked us, i think they're not entirely unreasonable. overreactive? yes, but given the circumstances its a suprise no one else is terrified all the time. i also have a theory that deuce just overall is dealing with mental problems, maybe split personalities or anxiety? idk, they seem like a nice person when theyre not freaking out over dying, i wanna give them the benefit of the doubt
excited for more chapters to come out! the plot is really intriguing so far!! :3c
I’ve never received such a huge and detailed comment on my game before… I honestly have no words! Reading it was so interesting, I was literally sitting there with my mouth wide open at all the analysis and thoughts, haha. I even teared up a little at how much you connected with the game and how passionately you discussed it—it really tugged at my heartstrings!! Thank you so much for playing and for taking the time to leave such a massive and thoughtful comment! I promise I’ll keep working hard to make the new chapters just as enjoyable for you ♡♡♡♡^^ Lots of love<3
is this gender neutral? or is the mc male/female exclusively
It is gender neutral. :)
Leonel llega a ser tan insoportable que hay que callarlo a besos, no sé, solo digo
yoooo i cannot believe i've found a game this good so randomly... seriously underrated. i like the setting and the pacing a lot! i wonder if danganronpa inspired any part of this game haha,, i'm so sus of verity but it feels so unjustified rn so i feel bad www. assuming felicia isn't dying so soon, i'm looking forward to more of her character and how she develops! her and vir caught my attention hehe. much love to the VAs too!! <3 i'm also glad to hear this isn't romance heavy/focused and rather serves the story effectively than it being some sort of obligation and clouding some writing choices since it's part of a standard for a bunch of visual novels (and just media in general tbh) nowadays. anyways, thank you so much for the game so far!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks so much for this comment, it genuinely means a lot to read something like this!☺️ I'm really happy you're enjoying the setting and pacing so far. And yes, games like danganronpa and Your Turn To Die definitely influenced parts of the structure and tone, so you're not imagining things there haha:). And thank you for mentioning the voice actors! They put a lot of work and heart into their performances, so it means a lot that people notice and appreciate them. About the romance part, that was a pretty intentional choice. I wanted relationships between characters to serve the story and the tension rather than take over the narrative. Seriously though, thank you for taking the time to write all of this. Comments like this make this all worth it!!🥹❤️❤️
esta re interesante la historia,espero con ansias las siguientes partes
Está en español
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I have a lot to say and this was amazing! The style of the game was hauntingly beautiful and tied up with the story it had me on edge from the very beginning.
The voice acting was paired so well with the characters they really did a great job, I especially loved Deuce the way his voice goes from scared to completely unhinged really freaked me out. I am so looking forward to when Chapter 2 gets voice acted but if not, I am still gonna play it.
You did a really awesome job!
OMG!!! What an honour haha, thank you so much for playing and posting MtG on Youtube<3
Was a pleasure I am looking forward to playing Chapter 2 and seeing whats to come for the crew
El juego es buenísimo y su historia es súper cool y admito que me gustó leonel, los personajes son increíbles
I'm not sure if anyone else is having this issue but when i extract the windows file its empty can anyone help?
el juego Bellisimo ame todo desde la tematica hasta que le pongan acertijos deberia haber mas como este, adore el hecho que se tomaran la molestia de ponerlo en ingles sin duda 10000/10. No puedo esperar para el cap 3 mi
personaje favorito es Naomiii
I wish i could get a free bag of chipsuuuh (read chapter 3 where Stefan, Vir and Saphira fight over me and then we all kiss).
Oh, Stefan, the man that you are
Las voces son increíbles! De alguna manera me hacia sonreir como tonta, los personajes y la escritura es tan bella, no puedo esperar para ver más💗
Im not usually into games that stresses me out from thinking too hard but i absolutely love this game! Naomi is my favorite character and I love how the MC automatically protects her(she makes me feel maternal lol). Def love both Vir and Stefan. Both Leonel, Deuce and Verity are interesting characters. Im excited to find out every ones backstories!.
Dios, el juego estuvo buenísimo, me dejó sin palabras y enganchada por la trama, sin duda la mejor novela de ITCH.io. Ojalá saquen más capítulos así de buenos, mientras tanto estaré al pendiente del misterio en la trama y sobre todo saber las razones de Vir ante todo, muchas gracias 💖
¡Gracias, MUCHÍSIMAS gracias!!! Me alegra muchísimo leer palabras así. Este tipo de apoyo es exactamente lo que me inspira a seguir adelante y continuar trabajando en este juego.
No, gracias a ti por crear esta obra de arte!
Espero que logren sacar más capítulos, la verdad la mejor novela que probé hasta ahora 🫰😺
actually one of the best games I've played in itchio! I loved the horror atmosphere it actually scared me.., and I love Vir too can't wait for the next chapter
That's the best compliment i could ever get. Thank you
VIR MARRY US,Arghh
I want to have more interactions with him
Be careful what you wish for…😈
I KNOW AND I LOVE THE DANGER ABOUT IT!
please your game is awesome,give us more 😞
Vir, marry me right this instant!!!
I need Leonel carnally 🙏🏻 somehow didn't realise there was an update until a month later, haven't finished it yet but I love it.
estuvo increíble! creo que se convirtió en una de las mejores novelas que jugué, estaré esperando para el próximo capítulo!!!
I dont know how the hell anyone could finish this in two hours because I'm pretty sure i've reached the 5th hour mark and still havent finished chapter two.
Anyways this is really good tho. I like the plot so far.
Deuce, like, from the Twisted Wonderland?! (joke joke, but I had to)
Es muy bueno, definitivamente ahora es de mis tops tres novelas visuales favoritas!! ;3 te hace pensar de una manera que los normales no, me encanta que sea de esa manera, adoro los juegos así de puzzles y para pensar
No puedo esperar a que haya una actualización del juego, de pensarlo me emociona más>_<
¡Dios mío! Me hace tan feliz saber que ahora es una de tus novelas visuales favoritas, muchísimas gracias ^^Justamente ese era el efecto que intentaba lograr, el mismo que describiste, y de verdad me alegra muchísimo saber que lo conseguí
I didn't finish this game yet tho and yeah I know my type of humour is ass. Im really sorry for those who read my comment.
Just finished chapter 2...I hope there's more incoming! And aww I want to know more about Vir.
Nono, lmao that's funny haha, i love your sense of humor 😁😁
This is really well-crafted and extremely interesting! I'm excited for more, and massive props for making this, it's no easy task and you've done it beautifully! Quick question, will there be options to choose your gender and the like? Or will the mc remain elusive in that regard? I think It could make for some interesting dialogue targeting and maybe even influence whomever we decide to romance (if it will be a possibility) or get close to and vice versa. Just a suggestion though. Other than that, congrats once more on making such an engrossing game, with such a deep theme, the swaying fickleness and finality of trust, makes you pay a hell of a lot more attention to the characters and surroundings. Hope all is well! <3
Hi! Thank you so much for the kind words! The MC’s gender will remain gender-neutral. I decided to do it this way so players can more easily put themselves in the MC’s place. As for adding a gender option, I’m not really considering it, since it would only add extra, unnecessary lines of code and wouldn’t affect the story in any way. So that’s how it is! ^^ Sorry if that sounds disappointing to you 🤍
Not at all, was just a suggestion, no critique of mine. And of course! Can't wait for more :)
Made a new pfp themed for Vir ^^ can't use it here tho 😿
Lo termine de jugar y me encanta! Espero con ansias más capítulos! 😊
happy :)
Tiene mucho potencial, me encantó y espero con ansias el siguiente capítulo, muchos animos 💗!!
DEFINITIVAMENTE LO AMO, este juego merece muchísimo más reconocimiento! La historia es sumamente atractiva, te envuelve e incluso te hace pensar, no es el típico juego cliché, me encanta el ambiente que hace y los personajes tan variados.
Sinceramente me enamore completamente de Vir, es tan misterioso lindo y es tan hermoso como nos ayuda aunque todavía no sabemos bien pq.
Los dibujos son una obra de arte, definitivamente tienes mi apoyo con este proyecto ! Voy a dibujar a Vir y lo comentaré! También intentaré subir contenido mencionando el juego en tik tok aunque no sea de mucha ayuda me gustaría aportar. Sigue así por favor, no te rindas!
MUCHÍSIMAS gracias, de verdad 💛
Leer comentarios así me motiva más de lo que imaginas. Me alegra muchísimo saber que la historia y el ambiente te llegaron y que no se sintió como otro cliché más, eso era justo lo que quería evitar.
Gracias también por apoyar el proyecto de una forma tan sincera. Fanart, menciones, incluso solo hablar del juego ya significa muchísimo para mí. De verdad, gracias por tomarte el tiempo y el cariño!!!!!! Voy a seguir, lo prometo ˚₊‧꒰ა❤︎໒꒱ ‧₊
This demo got me hooked man its honestly amazing the atmosphere and story i love your game smsms i cant wait for a new update
Terminei de jogar hoje, amei demais essa visual novel, ela deveria ser mais conhecida
I love Vir and im so curious about what he knows!! loved the game sm <33
I finished the game last night after it has been on my folder for idk how long and it's an incredible game but I have a question the chapters you're talking about are based of (maybe a minor spoiler)
the train cabins ?? Or is it just a way for you to know where you are in the story for developpement purposes ?? Good luck for the game and I wish you the best !!!
it is in spanish
Yes!
EU AMEI CADA SEGUNDO DESSA OBRA DE ARTE!!! Cara... simplesmente perfeito, cada personalidade dos personagens, a arte, os sons, a escrita tudo lindissimo e a história só em dois capítulos já me deixou super curiosa sobre tudo, muito ansiosa para os próximos capítulos!!!!
Gostei bastante do sistema de escolha sempre aparecer que tal personagem irá lembrar de tal ato, me lembra muito os jogos da Telltale e isso faz você ponderar mais sobre o cuidado que deve ter na hora de escolher. Além da dinâmica entre os personagens serem bem realistas, gostei bastante de como o grupo se comporta em algumas situações, por que eu consigo facilmente me ver fazendo algumas dessas coisas, então eu consigo me conectar por causa deles serem bem realistas.
Eu estou apaixonado pelos personagens (menos o Deuce e a dupla personalidade dele desculpe) acho que nem preciso dizer que gostei bastante do Vir, né? acho que todos nós concordamos nisso, o cara é misterioso e claramente está por detrás do que está acontecendo
além de ser lindokkk.Mas a minha personagem favorita com certeza é a Naomi 💜ela não é uma criança clichê das tramas de terror, ela é composta, muito inteligente e perspicaz além de uma fofa, eu amei que o MC já tratou de adotar ela pro nosso lado porque se ele não fizesse eu faria essa escolha sem pensar duas vezes.
Outro que despertou minha curiosidade sem dúvidas é o Stefan, ele me lembra muito o Keiji de Your Turn to Die tanto que eu achei que ele talvez fosse algum policial ou agente do FBI também, já que tirando o MC ele foi o único que notou que o Token da confiança era antigo (bem sus se você me perguntar kkkk)
Muito obrigada por um comentário tão detalhado e carinhoso, eu li tudo com um sorriso enorme no rosto 😭💜 Fico genuinamente muito feliz que a história, os personagens, a atmosfera e até o sistema de escolhas tenham te tocado dessa forma. Eu me esforço bastante para que as decisões realmente tenham peso e para que os personagens pareçam vivos, então a comparação com os jogos da Telltale é um elogio gigantesco para mim.
Também fico muito feliz que a dinâmica do grupo tenha parecido realista para você. Esse é um dos pontos mais importantes da história pra mim - fazer com que os personagens reajam não "porque o roteiro manda", mas como pessoas reais reagiriam em situações estranhas e estressantes.
Naomi ....💜 Fico imensamente feliz que você tenha se apaixonado por ela. Eu quis conscientemente fugir do clichê da "criança indefesa em histórias de terror" e criar alguém silenciosa, inteligente, observadora e, de certa forma, assustadoramente consciente. E sim, o MC basicamente "adota" ela, porque não tem como ser diferente. Concordo totalmente com você.
Sobre o Stefan e a comparação com o Keiji - achei isso muito interessante. Eu conheço bem o Keiji e também amo muito esse personagem, então entendo perfeitamente a associação. Mas, apesar de algumas semelhanças superficiais, em termos de vibe e energia eles são diferentes pra mim. Eles carregam tensões internas diferentes, motivações diferentes e uma presença bem distinta. Então você percebeu algo real, mas eles definitivamente seguem caminhos muito diferentes<3
Mais uma vez, obrigada por um comentário tão atencioso e emocional. Comentários assim realmente dão forças para continuar e aprofundar ainda mais a história ^^