Kafka's Metamorphosis

Experience a poignant short-form visual novel inspired by Franz Kafka's life. ■MazM Membership■ MazM Membership subscribers can access all game content for free using their existing ID.

"Kafka's Metamorphosis" is an emotional narrative game based on the life of Franz Kafka and his renowned novella, "The Metamorphosis." Set in the autumn of 1912, the game depicts Kafka's struggles as a writer navigating societal pressures as a young man, employee, and eldest son. It explores the genesis of "The Metamorphosis."

Inspired by Kafka's literary world and life, including "The Metamorphosis" and "The Judgment" – both reflecting his complex relationship with his father – the game resonates with the universal struggles of an eldest son transformed into a vermin. However, Kafka's Metamorphosis emphasizes the conflict between his writerly identity and his father's expectations. The feeling of insignificance and pressure is a timeless theme, relevant to both Kafka's era and modern life.

Uncover Kafka's choices as a man and writer in this lyrical and melancholic game. Simple touch controls and a fast-paced narrative deliver a short-film-like experience. Explore Kafka's daily life and inner world, experiencing a range of emotions and stories. Reading Kafka's works afterwards will offer a fresh perspective. Beyond "The Metamorphosis" and "The Judgment," the game draws inspiration from "The Castle," "The Trial," his diaries, and letters.

Following "Kafka's Metamorphosis," MazM is developing a game reinterpreting Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales, "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," marking MazM's debut into the horror/occult genre.

Game Features:

• A cinematic visual novel with emotional literary content and intuitive touch controls.
• A story reminiscent of a poetic and tragic film, featuring Kafka's writings and short stories.
• Free access to early game stages.
• A blend of everyday emotional healing stories with elements of family drama, romance, horror, grotesque, and mystery.
• A portrayal of Franz Kafka as a writer, son, employee, and man, exploring the roots of his literature in a heartfelt dramatic style.
• An emotional healing game offering insight into Kafka's life, relatable to modern experiences.

This Game is Ideal For:

• Those seeking respite from daily life.
• Those who enjoy touching stories presented through dialogue, illustrations, and narrative.
• Fans of reading, visual novels, story games, character games, light novels, and web novels.
• Those who prefer simple and easy controls for literary and cinematic narratives.
• Readers interested in Kafka's works but find them challenging to read.
• Those curious about Franz Kafka's life story.
• Aspiring creators struggling with creative processes.
• Literature enthusiasts who prefer playing story games to reading books.
• Those who enjoy intriguing and touching family stories.
• Fans of artistic game illustrations and direction.
• Those who appreciate light psychological horror.
• Those who enjoy light romance and conversations between characters.