About The Freak Circus
You work at a café, living an ordinary life until fate leads you to cross paths with Pierrot, a silent performer from the mysterious circus. That's when his obsession begins. But he's not alone - Harlequin, his stage rival, decides to join this twisted game, turning your life into a dangerous competition... all for you.
Current Features
- Original Artwork & Backgrounds: Beautifully crafted visuals and atmospheric scenes
- Two Main Characters: Pierrot (yandere) and Harlequin (seductive rival)
- Multiple Endings: 1 bad ending and 3 open endings (more planned)
- Multi-Language Support: Available in English, Portuguese (BR), and Chinese
Meet the Characters
Two mysterious circus performers compete for your attention in this twisted tale of obsession and rivalry.
Pierrot
The Silent Yandere
A mysterious mime performer whose obsession begins the moment he meets you. Behind his silent exterior lies a dangerous devotion that knows no bounds.
Character Traits:
- • Silent but expressive
- • Obsessively devoted
- • Protective and possessive
- • Hides dark secrets
Harlequin
The Seductive Rival
Pierrot's stage rival who enters the competition for your affection. Charming and manipulative, he brings his own brand of danger to this twisted game.
Character Traits:
- • Charismatic and smooth
- • Competitive nature
- • Seductive and cunning
- • Pierrot's greatest rival
Download The Freak Circus
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Content Warnings
This game contains mature themes and is recommended for ages 18+. Please consider these warnings before playing:
- Screen shaking effects
- Blood, death, and murder
- Light gore elements
- Allusions to cannibalism
- Abuse and strong language
- Kidnapping scenarios
- Non-consensual drug use
- Yandere themes and obsession
Development Progress
What's Planned?
- Pierrot's Complete Ending - Full route and conclusion
- Harlequin's Complete Ending - Full character route
- Protagonist's Ending - Player character resolution
- "All Together" Ending - Group route conclusion
- Additional Characters - New circus members introduction
Recent Updates
Day 2 Development
Working on expanded storyline with new character introductions and animated sprites.
Chinese Translation
Complete Chinese language support now available thanks to copiklaGrogu.
Pronoun Options
Added customizable pronoun selection for better player representation.
Player Reviews
"It's SO GOOD! The visual part is done so well. The between screens, the flashes, the little bits here and there... and the way it can end 3 different ways in the demo??? This and online obsession are my top two most anticipated yandere games now."
"I freaking loved it... I'm already OBSESSED. Like Pierrot?? HELLO??? He's so creepy but also cute and weirdly innocent I love this kind of yandere, they hit different fr."
"Utterly in love with this game. Maybe it just feeds into my obsession with clowns and jesters, but I come back and replay what's currently out like every few days."
"EXACTLYYYYYY I LOVE THIS GAME HEHE THEYRE SO SILLY And the arttttt rahhhhh I love clowns but YANDERE clowns??? Sign me up. Twice. Thrice. Four times, please."
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