Independent Horizons
Game Information
Developer
SwampyStudioVersion
vChapter 2 - Completed
Engine
Ren'Py
Release Date
May 7, 2026
Last Update
May 26, 2026
Censorship
Uncensored
Overview
Independent Horizons is a 3D dating sim for players who like grounded family drama mixed with campus and workplace romance. It plays out with a calm, character-focused tone rather than heavy melodrama.
Story
Tom, adopted as an infant by Mr. and Mrs. Cruz, grew up alongside their biological daughter Pauline in a loving household. Now 20 and legally an adult, he wants to move out on his own and support himself through school and a part-time job, while a separate pull draws him toward learning about his biological family and whether he has any siblings out there.
Gameplay
Players guide Tom through daily choices at school, work, and home, balancing his search for independence with the people around him. Conversations and point-and-click exploration lead to branching interactions with a cast of women, including Pauline and others tied to his new adult life, with animated scenes marking key relationship moments.
Features
- 3D character models with animated scenes throughout
- A cast built around school, family, and workplace connections
- Point-and-click navigation between story locations
- Mix of romance, humor, and adult content across multiple storylines
Installation
1. Extract and run.
Changelog
vlatest
- Chapter 2 - Completed
Contents:
- Total number of words - 54, 706 words
- Total number of (png) images - 5,986
- Total number of animations - 125 (All videos and coded animation) - As long as it’s moving (i.e., a 2-3 frame loop), it’s animation.
- Total number of (mp3) background music -115
- Chapter 2 - Part 3
- N/A
- Chapter 1 Completed Version - v1.0.3 (JAN222026)
Contents:
- 49471 total words
- 88+ animations