A blog for the ongoing development of the Hosted Game The Abyssal. In The Abyssal, you play as Death themselves, who were, unjustly or not, imprisoned for all eternity.
Hello everybody, my name's Matheus, or just Matt for short.
In The Abyssal, you assume the control of a powerful deity that was betrayed by their fellow gods. Imprisoned against your will for all eternity, you had a long time to plan your revenge.
After you regain your freedom, travel across Hylaria and recruit acolytes to help you in your quest for retribution. Influence their future as you learn about their past. Cultivate the kind of relationship you want to have with your followers: make them fear you, or be a kind leader and inspire respect.
Oh, and did I mention you are Death itself?
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Last updated in February of 2026
DEMO / FORUM / PATREON / KO-FI
💀 Features 💀
You can play as a god, goddess, or deity. Choose your sexuality, appearance, personality, an immortal creature for a pet, and a powerful weapon to wield. Be a merciless monster or a benevolent being. Feared or revered? Your actions decide how mortals and gods perceive you.
This game is heavily focused on relationships, so expect a lot of romance, but romance is not required to progress through the story if that's not your thing. Speaking of which, I have 7 romanceable characters planned as of now, with 1 being gender-locked to male and the gender of the other 6 changing based on your choices.
💀 Romance Options 💀
Aza’deh Asayesh “The Desert Jewel”
(Male or Female)
The Mahdi of the Ahara Desert first dwellers, the Emir, and former high priest/priestess of the followers of Tai’jik, the god of deserts and safe passage. Through great sacrifice and worship, they were able to acquire Tai’jik’s blessing, which in turn is used to protect their people from their enemies. Aza’deh puts the safety of their people above all else, even going to great lengths to keep them away from harm, including allying themselves with a being hated and feared by all.
They have a rich, dark-skinned complexion, darkened by the unforgiving sun of the desert, and light emerald green eyes that appear to shine under the sunlight. They stand at 6’ tall with a surprisingly muscular physique for someone who is seen doubled over books all day.
Aza’deh’s hair is dark brown with a few peppered caramel strands and slightly wavy. Male Aza’deh likes to keep it short on the sides but longer on top and brushed back, with the longer strands gathered in a tiny ponytail. Female Aza’deh keeps her hair long, reaching beyond her shoulder blades, with a golden headpiece styled with gold coins and encrusted with tiny emeralds.
They are sure to attract everyone’s attention.
Wulfric “The Beast”
(Male)
One of the Wildmen, considered by many as a bunch of uncivilized and savage people. Some say they are not even humans but beasts who take the form of monsters when angered. Worshipers of the great goddess of fertility, Vaal, and the deity of love, Amorr, the Wildmen are protected by both, and whatever the truth may be, people tend to stay clear of the rainforests up north. It’s up to Death to learn for themselves if the myths are true or just stories told by crazy old hags.
Wulfric, as a Wildman, can take the shape of a large black wolf. While in human form, he maintains all the features expected of a human except for longer and sharper than average canines. He is 7’5’’ tall and has honey-colored skin along with a powerful and intimidating physique. He usually keeps his dark-brown, wavy hair set in a single braid that reaches way past his shoulder blades; several tiny fairy skulls and sharp, curved fangs are secured around the tip. His eyes are light brown with specks of honey.
His appearance is certainly intimidating.
Éoin "The Mortician"
(Male or Female)
The faithful follower. Maybe the last human in all Hylaria to worship the Abyssal in secret, of course. Éoin still follows in their family's footsteps by taking care of the Yskari Mortuary. With a shy and reclusive personality, they prefer the silent company of the dead over the noisy living. With deft hands and endless devotion, they make the intricate practice of embalming a form of macabre art.
Long weeks tugged away underground have given them an extremely pale complexion; their skin is covered in rusty freckles that get more accentuated the longer they stay in the sun. Their eyes shine like pebbles washed by the ocean waves but may appear darker depending on their mood. They stand at only 5'2'', and while male Éoin displays a crown of fluffy, curly, bright red hair that barely reaches his ears, female Éoin maintains her fiery locks long and wild.
They will believe in you when no one else will.
Kazael Crane "The Necromonger"
(Male or Female)
Kazael became an orphan early in their life and, through a series of misfortunes, spent most of their childhood wandering the streets of Luanya. After a rather traumatic event, they became aware of their true heritage and that death carries great power. As they delved deeper into this new, somber world, not becoming numb to the deaths happening around them seemed impossible.
Kaz's most striking feature is certainly their deathly pale skin, not a rarity in a city where the sun never makes an appearance, but even then no mortal skin can be so devoid of life—for this reason they resemble more a walking corpse than a living being. They have slick, bluish-black hair, like iridescent crow feathers, kept fairly short on the sides and very long on top. Their eyes also seem devoid of color, the shade of monochrome memories, silver-blade.
Is their heart truly as lifeless as their appearance?
Sol "The Sun God / Goddess"
(Male or female)
God/Goddess of the sun, light, music, and civilization. Sol embodies the life essence itself, being the second deity to acquire physical form after the Great Sacrifice. A calm, wise, and passionate divine, but also wrathful towards the evil and cruel. Is up to the MC to decide what kind of relationship they had with Sol in the past; lovers, friends, or nemeses—the choice is yours. With glowing, sun-kissed skin, a muscular, powerful, towering body, and eyes of liquid gold, they represent the epitome of perfection.
With Sol, everything is possible.
Leon/Leona "The Golden Prince/Princess"
(Male or Female)
The beloved prince or princess of Solarys, the greatest city of Hylaria. As their father's oldest child, they grew up being showered in the most expensive gifts gold could buy, until their brother came along. The tales of their heroics, kindness, and generosity are forever etched into the hearts of the people that they care so much about. But as their father's health deteriorates with each passing hour, they must adapt, against their will, to the role of King/Queen.
Leon/Leona is the mirror image of their mother, with blond hair that brings memories of golden wheat fields, of many-hued stems that dance in the autumn light, and light blue eyes that sparkle with boisterous mirth.
Their bravery and valor are enough to inspire Death themselves.
Amorr "The Deity of Love"
(Gender-fluid)
Amorr is the Furyan deity who embodies love, beauty, and carnal pleasure. Their presence alone evokes compassion in the hearts of mortals and gods alike, although that wasn't enough to spare you of a terrible fate.
As probably the only furyan deity who completely regrets their role in your imprisonment, Amorr will jump at the opportunity of atonement for their past sins. Is up to you to decide their fate.
Amorr is known to change physical appearance on a whim, but they like to remain faithful to certain traits. Their hair is a lovely shade of light pink, usually reaching past their delicate shoulders in soft waves. Out of all the Ten, Amorr is the shortest in height, reaching only 7'3'' when in their divine form and 5'2'' when in human form. They have porcelain skin with a healthy pink undertone and lightly freckled cheeks always tinted with a rosy flush. As a divine, their eyes reflect their essence, taking the color and glint of a rose quartz under the sunlight.
This month's update is heavy with lore, 21k worth of it, so read carefully. Every detail matters going forward. Whether you're here for the worldbuilding or the romance, pay close attention.
In this update, you will find:
💀 New chapter headers!;
💀 Explore the Yskari Mortuary with Éoin and Sophia;
💀 Have a lot of your questions answered;
💀 Find out the state the world is in since your imprisonment;
💀 Did you feel that?
Patreon release dates and public release:
Public Release [14/06]
Mortal Tier [12/06]
Immortal Tier [07/06] Released!
Demigod Tier [02/06]
Divine Tier [28/05]
Creator Tier [23/05]
PATREON LINK
As always, thank you so much for your support, and if you find any typos or bugs don't hesitate to send me a message! 🖤
This month's update is heavy with lore, 21k worth of it, so read carefully. Every detail matters going forward. Whether you're here for the worldbuilding or the romance, pay close attention.
In this update, you will find:
💀 New chapter headers!;
💀 Explore the Yskari Mortuary with Éoin and Sophia;
💀 Have a lot of your questions answered;
💀 Find out the state the world is in since your imprisonment;
💀 Did you feel that?
Patreon release dates and public release:
Public Release [14/06]
Mortal Tier [12/06]
Immortal Tier [07/06]
Demigod Tier [02/06] Released!
Divine Tier [28/05]
Creator Tier [23/05]
PATREON LINK
As always, thank you so much for your support, and if you find any typos or bugs don't hesitate to send me a message! 🖤
This month's update is heavy with lore, 21k worth of it, so read carefully. Every detail matters going forward. Whether you're here for the worldbuilding or the romance, pay close attention.
In this update, you will find:
💀 New chapter headers!;
💀 Explore the Yskari Mortuary with Éoin and Sophia;
💀 Have a lot of your questions answered;
💀 Find out the state the world is in since your imprisonment;
💀 Did you feel that?
Patreon release dates and public release:
Public Release [14/06]
Mortal Tier [12/06]
Immortal Tier [07/06]
Demigod Tier [02/06]
Divine Tier [28/05] Released!
Creator Tier [23/05]
PATREON LINK
As always, thank you so much for your support, and if you find any typos or bugs don't hesitate to send me a message! 🖤
This month's update is heavy with lore, 21k worth of it, so read carefully. Every detail matters going forward. Whether you're here for the worldbuilding or the romance, pay close attention.
In this update, you will find:
💀 New chapter headers!;
💀 Explore the Yskari Mortuary with Éoin and Sophia;
💀 Have a lot of your questions answered;
💀 Find out the state the world is in since your imprisonment;
💀 Did you feel that?
Patreon release dates and public release:
Public Release [14/06]
Mortal Tier [12/06]
Immortal Tier [07/06]
Demigod Tier [02/06]
Divine Tier [28/05]
Creator Tier [23/05] Released!
PATREON LINK
As always, thank you so much for your support, and if you find any typos or bugs don't hesitate to send me a message! 🖤
Will we have to restart for the update or can we continue if we have old saves?
If you're on the early access version, then yes. It's a different link, which means your old saves won't be available there. Once the public version comes out, you likely won't need to restart. I don't believe I've made any changes to the earlier chapters.
Early access will be available on Patreon in three hours!
This month's update is heavy with lore, 21k worth of it, so read carefully. Every detail matters going forward. Whether you're here for the worldbuilding or the romance, pay close attention.
In this update, you will find:
💀 New chapter headers!;
💀 Explore the Yskari Mortuary with Éoin and Sophia;
💀 Have a lot of your questions answered;
💀 Find out the state the world is in since your imprisonment;
💀 Did you feel that?
Patreon release dates and public release:
Public Release [14/06]
Mortal Tier [12/06]
Immortal Tier [07/06]
Demigod Tier [02/06]
Divine Tier [28/05]
Creator Tier [23/05]
PATREON LINK
As always, thank you so much for your support, and if you find any typos or bugs don't hesitate to send me a message! 🖤
This month's update is heavy with lore, 21k worth of it, so read carefully. Every detail matters going forward. Whether you're here for the worldbuilding or the romance, pay close attention.
In this update, you will find:
💀 New chapter headers!;
💀 Explore the Yskari Mortuary with Éoin and Sophia;
💀 Have a lot of your questions answered;
💀 Find out the state the world is in since your imprisonment;
💀 Did you feel that?
Patreon release dates and public release:
Public Release [14/06]
Mortal Tier [12/06]
Immortal Tier [07/06] Released!
Demigod Tier [02/06]
Divine Tier [28/05]
Creator Tier [23/05]
PATREON LINK
As always, thank you so much for your support, and if you find any typos or bugs don't hesitate to send me a message! 🖤
Related to the ask about nightmare Death giving Sol a nightmare that would make them realize they are back.
Is the opposite actually a thing too? I mean, since it's overall dreams, for a Death on a lover-Sol route and not on the "mainly revenge path", is it possible to reach out by dreams without it being something bad?
Now I'm obsessed with it since that's the domain I picked.
That's totally possible since Death is the deity of dreams and nightmares. Two sides of the same coin and all that...
Do the Deities have artwork like Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Europeans artists did for them? Sculptures, paintings, etc.? If yes, did Death's artwork get destroyed or banned later? Or were they considered taboo before and so so few artwork existed of them?
Oh, lots. Every deity, minor or major, had artworks made of them. Before Death's imprisonment, the gods were far more present in the lives of their subjects—mortals in general.
Death commanded a huge following, one that could even rival Sol's. Perhaps even surpass it, if the two were lovers. All artworks of Death were destroyed and banned after their imprisonment. All except one. 🤫
I've been reading old asks and was wondering if Death could or could not romance any of the RO's if they romanced Sol. Has the decision been set in stone?
Death can romance any of the ROs even if they romanced Sol in the past. It will just add a layer of angst.
Is Death's darkness painful for Sol's light as their light is for Death?
Not painful, not exactly. Darkness feels utterly suffocating to Sol—like being submerged in a barrel of petroleum. Thick, heavy, impossible to escape. That’s probably the closest comparison I can give, honestly. 😁
Hello! I've come across your demo for the first time, and basically *just* started it, but I've already had to pause reading to skip over to your page and tell you how much I'm loving it.
I was immediately entranced. Your writing is so beautiful... The dichotomy of such a sweet moment between child and Papa, against the mounting unease and culminating cold whisking into the room. Then on the battlefield, I love how you shape the macabre tone of the setting and the poised, soft care that Death exudes while going about their duties. (Also, the chilling comparisons for each eye colour was a lovely addition that I appreciated. Caskets, corpses, tombstones... Had to go back to see how every colour was described!)
It's such an interesting concept, getting to play a deity, and I'm very curious to learn more about Death's domain (which might seem somewhat "self-explanatory," but every writer has their own take on Death, reapers, etc.)—especially between their previous role we've just seen and since they've been imprisoned and what the affects of that might be. So excited to read more :]
Thank you!! I love when new readers find this story and have so many interesting and kind words to say. 🥰🥰
