
The Freak Circus
《 The Freak Circus 》
Of horrors
The Circus of Horrors has arrived in town.
Uncover its secrets and face the terror it hides, all while being led by Pierrot, the silent yandere, or Harlequin, his seductive rival.
Don’t be fooled by their smiles, they’re not what they seem.
You work at a café, and one day, on your way to work, fate leads you to cross paths with Pierrot. That’s when his obsession begins. But he’s not alone, his stage rival decides to join the game, turning this twisted dance into a dangerous competition… all for you
Warning: This game is intended for ages 18+. The yandere theme includes dark elements, strong language, and sensitive graphic content.
For now, the game has all character introductions done. The rest is still being developed.
《 Current Features 》
- Original Artwork and BGs
- 5 Characters
- 1 Bad ending
- Available languages: English, Portuguese (BR) and Chinese
《 What is planned? 》
- Pierrots ending
- Harlequin ending
- Protagonist's ending
- All together (Mc with both, Pierrot and Harlequin )
The script is still a work in progress, so no endings are fully planned yet.
For now, after finishing the current version of the game, the story continues for one more in-game day which is still in development.
《 Content warning 》
- Screen shaking
- Blood, Death, Murder and Gore
- Allusions to cannibalism
- Abuse
- Strong language
- Kidnapping
- Non-consensual use of drugs
- Physical domination
- Mild physical harassment / non-consensual physical contact
《 Credits 》
Created by: Neko Bueno
Voice Acting: Darthsuki
Final Review: Yuçuna
Chinese Translation: copiklaGrogu
Kinetic Text Tags: Wattson
SFX and Music: https://pixabay.com and YouTube Audio Library
《Official Note 》
Hello! You can call me Neko Bueno.
I'd like to clarify that this is the only official page for the game. The only other official sources are my social media accounts, listed below.
Please do not reupload or repost the game on other websites or platforms.
This can be really harmful to indie creators, and I kindly ask for your understanding!
One exception: I’ve given copiklaGrogu permission to translate the game into Chinese, so it’s perfectly fine to check it out there as well!
And please, feel free to create fanart, fanfics, and gameplays!
I truly love seeing every single one of them. I only ask that you credit the official page (e.g. link to this page on description) when sharing.
Thank you so much for all your support!
Enjoy the show
I will continue working on the next part soon.
Links
| Updated | 24 days ago |
| Status | Prototype |
| Platforms | HTML5, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Rating | Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars (10,261 total ratings) |
| Author | Garula |
| Genre | Visual Novel |
| Made with | Ren'Py, Krita, Paint Tool SAI |
| Tags | circus, Creepy, Dark, Horror, Monsters, Ren'Py, Romance, Yandere |
| Average session | About a half-hour |
| Languages | English, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese |
| Links | The Freak Circus Official blog, FAQ, Patreon, Ko-fi |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Download
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Development log
- Official merch! Plush and partnership24 days ago
- Chinese language updateFeb 22, 2026
- Bugs fixedDec 09, 2025
- BugsDec 05, 2025
- Last devlog before the update (I Hope!)Nov 15, 2025
- Monthly update! So close!!Oct 15, 2025
- Almost there!Sep 15, 2025
- Monthly update!Aug 15, 2025






Comments
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Hallo ich hab Probleme wenn ich The Freak sage es auf meine Liste mache dann wird doch nicht mehr angezeigt. Sprich steht immer noch, dass es nicht geeignet ist und ich zur Sammlung machen soll obwohl ich’s gemacht hab und deswegen kann ich das spielen und richtig spielen könnte mir da jemand helfen bitte
😦😋 hmmm
好棒的游戏
😋 yees cool
Eu tenho notícias muito boas !!!(para quem não acompanhar o oque neko posta :>) bom o dia tres do jogo já está próximo mais não tem nada oficial mais ja esta próximo provavelmente sai esse ano ainda !!!
😋 ooohhh yes
I figured out if you put their names in (Pierrot, Harlequin, etc…) they have little things to say ❤️ (putting in Columbia’s name is actually crazy, props to the devs for these little Easter eggs)
😊 cool
Holaa buenaas, hice una traducción hecha por mi al español para que los que no son buenos para el ingles también puedan disfrutar de este juego jujuju.
PARCHE
https://www.mediafire.com/file/wy22tc93xsh3yj6/PARCHE_ESPA%25C3%2591OL_FREAK_CIR...
Las instrucciones vienen dentro del archivo y por si quieren a poyarme para más traducciones aqui esta un link de ko-fi juju.
https://ko-fi.com/mirandalover
🙂😊 muchas gracias je
Will we get more info on the jester or doctor? I adore pierrot, and find harlequin quite interesting, but im quite curious about the jester and doctor as well. The jester in particular is quite captivating
😋 yeeeah
Já lançou o 3 dia? Se sim, é apenas para quem é patreons, certo? Quando a atualização for feita para todos, é necessário baixar o jogo novamente ou ele atualizará sozinho?
😋 I think that the web version of the game will be updated, and regarding the development of "day 3", I only think that the code is being written, but these are my guesses..... 🙂......
so I have an idea for another character and I wanted to share it
🎪 THE FREAK CIRCUS: ORIGINAL CHARACTER BIO 🩸
👤 General Information
💔 Backstory & Tragic History
🩸 Core Anomalies & "Visual Novel Logic" Mechanics
🎭 Circus Relationships & Dynamics
🎮 Visual Novel Gameplay Rules & Bad Ends
📣 Stage Performances
I have one pic, it looks horrible but I suck at digital art but I wanna show you anyways
It’s basically her character design. Please tell me if you like it or not :)
😋 oohh mmm
how about you leave the AI.
When is the New update😭
☺️ Possibly in the near future, as far as I know the coding of the sequel is underway, but I don’t know for sure. ......
I’d like to see it sooner but the day is false, plus, Neko can have all the time needed, fixing bugs tooks a lot so. We can just wait and enjoy the fandom meanwhile :3
🙂😊 of course..... 😏
I May be stupid but dude why ur answering/replying to everyone 😭
Hehe I have tried this out you can even try out neko he'll say it seems we have the same name but won't restrict you
😦 oohhh heeehI wouldn't have thought that I liked clowns, until now. These masked men/monsters really get under my skin. It's the first time in a long while that I've been inspired to draw again. I've found my new muse 💛💚💜❤️🩵💙🤍🖤
Many kudos to Neko Bueno to create such a great visual novel. Every circus member is interesting in his own way, and I would like to learn more about all of them.
The voice acting is also great, especially Harlequin's fits perfect.
The very first chapter completely captivated me, and I’m really looking forward to the next one.
😋 heeeeh
The best way to enjoy this game is to be as far away from the target audience as possible (and also have not had breakfast yet).
😋 yeeahh
J'aimerais bien le jeux qu'il sois traduit en français s'il vous plaît 🥹
😋 yeess
Okay, this was lowkey giving Paparazzi vibes especially with Pierrot. PIERROT IS SO CUTEE! TvT
❤️😋
creador para cuando el idioma en español porfa te lo pido con mi corazón lo necesito :c
😊.....❤️
Intsresting!
😊 yeeess.....
Hmmm!
😴
Como se pone en español?.
un poco abajo de estos comentarios tengo una traducción
Porfavooor mas y en español
En unos de mis comentarios esta en español mas abajo
I WILL KILL FOR MORE JESTE
dude l NEED more doctor content pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
that's the creator's name hehehe
i like this game and still not stop to make theories!
so, i wanted to tall about one,
i think that maybe Harlequin have some kind of interest or obsession on Pierrot (i dont mean it automatcly romantic, even if it could, i more think that the posibility that harlequin get feelings for pierrot would be more in the poly route but i dont reject totally the idea of it),
-he talk about him when he isnt even there(in the AMA's too),
-he caught attention on us just because pierrot get feelings for us (when you get the bad ending of get eaten , tt ask to the member who interest about MC, pierrot saying "no" and harlequin say after Pierrot "then im out too", i thing it show that Harlequin would never go see us if it wasnt pierrot who's interessed by us, maybe Harlequin does go see by pure curiosity oof why pierrot is interesed?)
-and also he try to instaure more rivality betwin them
-he keep teasing him ( maybe a way to still try joke around him? like , before "the eatting accident" they did get along (like friends i suppose) maybe harlequin imitate how they humour was before , Pierrot no longer liking him and more hating on harlequin , harlequin adapt himself with changing at tiny bit that humor in his own way turn it into no really good humor, because, if he doesnt do that , how could he maintain some relation (not automaticly love, i repeat) with pierrot? their wouldnt interact or talk with eachoter anymore if pierrot feel nothing about harlequin (not romantic), thats why harlequin search desesperatly pierrot to hate on him to not loose relation (of course again , no automaticly love))
no one's gonna know.
know what?
exactly..
but....what we're talking about?
no ones gonna know.
i still dont know
They gonna know
Keep coming back to play this!!! Love the Commedia dell'Arte refrences in the characters name too!
😁 хехехе
there is a date for day three? i really need iiit
guys day three is out?
Not quite, but you can check out the official freak circus Tumblr or Neko's Tumblr to catch up on updates :D
tyyy sm
quando irá lançar mais capítulos?? to apaixonada nesta obra
I LOVE THIS SHIT WHERE'S THE THIRD NIGHTTTTTTT
☺️ yeesss
😊 so that's how it is, i'm pierrot, this is the best game on itch.io.. don't be afraid of me..... .... ..... ..... 🙂 ..... .... ...... .... ...
should i be afraid?
🙂............... *sound of bells when turning head to the side* .......... 😁
What do you mean? The game is free to download. You shouldn't be downloading from anywhere other than here because this is the official website for the game. Anyone or any website trying to sell it is 100% a scam.
What I mean are the official related products. The translator I used might have made a mistake, right?
I'm very sorry for causing this misunderstanding. I'll just delete it.
i need chapter 2.
you said it brother, we all do😔
💝😊 Yeah, but I'm yandere 🙂 Shhh, quiet
Just finished the chapter n im TWEEKING OUT BRO I NEEEEEEEEEEEEED A CHAPTER 2
It's a magnificent game, thank you very much.
Please I need an update I'm begging 😭🙏
mizu begs for an update
😊 очень хорошенькие такие я теперь фанат пьера хеееех 😬
Maravilhoso! Necesito el Día 2 yaaaaaa, por favor.
P.D Quiero comprar el peluche de Pierrot pero la web dice que vendría en diciembre/enero :( Creo que llegué tarde.
i think this means obrigada (thank you) in Brazilian / Portuguese
When is chapter 2 going to come out 😭