(18+) Games Visa and Mastercard Are Afraid Of: The Best Adult Projects from Steam
Censorship has reached payment systems: Visa and Mastercard are restricting purchases of adult content. But the industry is not giving up. We have compiled a selection of popular 18+ games that are still available on Steam. But for how long?
Subverse
StudioFow was famous in narrow circles as a creator of high-quality 3D animations for adults. Once, the studio decided to push new boundaries and break into the gaming industry. To enter a new market, the studio asked for support from fans. People who learned about the fundraising not only provided a budget for the creation of the game, but also exceeded it. Thus, players proved that they are interested in games for adults and are willing to pay. And thanks to their efforts, the game Subverse was created.
The action takes place in the Prodigium galaxy, where religious fanatics are imposing the doctrine of the "Veil." Followers of the cult eradicate any excesses: sexual deviations, profanity, erotica, and even toys for adults. The Captain opposes the tyranny — the protagonist who conducts subversive activities surrounded by combat beauties.
Subverse is not just a set of "controversial" scenes, but a game with a well-developed world and politics. You will spend a significant part of your time traveling around planets and reading into dialogues. Not only the main character shines with charisma here, but also his companions. Relationships with them will have to be developed for a long time, but the result is worth it — especially considering the luxurious videos from the studio, which is very experienced in this.
You will also have to fight often. Battles in space resemble classic arcades: we control a maneuverable ship and shoot enemies, and the type of attack depends on the girl-co-pilot. It's fun and dynamic. But tactical battles on the surface quickly become boring. The process becomes completely routine when the heroines open "absolute" forms, the power of which kills any challenge.
Fresh Women
A visual novel about the adventures of a guy who doesn't shine with intelligence, but is generously endowed by nature. The hero moved to a new city to become a respected member of society, but alas — he is constantly distracted from studying and working by women of model appearance.
The right decisions will allow you to get closer to each of the girls in one playthrough. If you try hard, the beauties will even offer the hero to move in with them. Among the ladies in their prime and appetizing students, Dylan stands apart. This is a guy who imitates a Russian accent to meet girls — with him, the protagonist can become real "brothers"!
Fresh Women is not just a dating simulator, there are enough intrigues here. The hero's father disappeared without a trace many years ago. The son tried to find him, but lost his memory after being struck by lightning. Now in a new place, you can find clues and move the investigation off the ground. But who to trust and who to suspect is up to the player to decide.
In between detective work, the hero will fix faucets for lonely ladies or pass piquant tests to help out a friend. These altruistic impulses are rewarded with scenes where you can see excellent 3D models in all details. There are fewer animated inserts than I would like, but the quality of execution is top notch. A separate plus: unlike most similar games, all characters are voiced here, except for the main character.
Quickie: A Love Hotel Story
The family hotel business is on its last legs. The parents were already going to close the business of a lifetime when the son appeared on the doorstep with a rescue plan. True, the offspring forgot to mention a detail: he is going to turn a boring hotel into a popular dating hotel. The idea is commercially successful, but conservative parents are unlikely to appreciate it.
To return the business to profitability, you will have to play Tetris with guests. Clients have different tastes, and they need to be settled in the appropriate rooms. Life is complicated by the fact that the rooms get dirty quickly — you have to spend precious time cleaning. But the profit will allow you to open new rooms, buy toys and even expand the hotel chain.
You shouldn't forget about your personal life either. While doing the routine, the hero meets beauties. Relationships develop according to the classics: dates, gifts and invitations to your own hotel (exclusively for quality tests, of course). The closer you get to know the girls, the more secrets of their personal lives emerge. And getting to know the families of the chosen ones completely takes the romance to a serious level.
In my opinion, this is the weakest game in the selection. The gameplay is too primitive: managing the hotel quickly turns into a routine, and the ending, where they force you to give up the harem, is just terrible. However, my opinion is not the ultimate truth. Quickie: A Love Hotel Story has a very high rating on Steam, so people like it.
HuniePop
A game that gained immense popularity thanks to the attention of YouTubers like Markiplier and PewDiePie. The premise is simple: the main character is so hopeless in communicating with women that higher powers have paid attention to him. A fairy named Q bursts into his apartment and promises to turn the loser into a real macho.
To pump up charisma, you will have to meet girls: from a wise mommy and yoga instructor to a depressive teacher. Each heroine talks about her hobbies and habits. This information needs to be remembered in order to use it later in dialogues — this strengthens the connection. Getting closer opens up new costumes and hairstyles, which pleasantly diversifies the picture.
Dates are implemented in the format of "three in a row". There are a lot of games in this genre, but HuniePop stands out for its depth of development. It is important to think here: some chips give points, others - additional moves, others enhance the effects. But it's better not to touch broken hearts — they will spoil everything. Using bonuses allows you to build powerful combos, without which you can't survive at a high level of difficulty.
In the sequel HuniePop 2: Double Date, the stakes are rising: you will have to go on dates with two girls at once. The basic gameplay is the same, but a "stamina" mechanic has appeared — you need to carefully monitor the energy scale of your partners so as not to tire them with your pressure.
Crush Crush
An elementary dating simulator (clicker) with the simplest gameplay. The main character is an amorphous Marshmallow with superpowers: he knows how to find a common language with anyone, work in ten jobs at the same time and do a bunch of hobbies in parallel. But his kind heart lacks female attention, around which the plot is built.
The choice of passions is huge: from ordinary girls to a bear, a smart rice cooker, a dark goddess and walking references to other games. Some heroines are only available during temporary events. Sometimes a portal opens to another dimension, where you have to fulfill special conditions in order to meet a new lady.
Each acquaintance begins with a failure: the hero manages to spoil the relationship, and they have to be restored. The gameplay boils down to monotonous clicking on the portrait of the chosen one. The process is accelerated by pumping hobbies that increase the character's characteristics. To move to the next level of love, you need to go on dates and shower your girlfriend with gifts. It takes a ton of time and virtual money.
As in any clicker game, there is a "prestige" mechanic: at any moment, progress can be reset. Relationships will revert to the beginning, but the achievements earned will turn into a passive bonus to the leveling speed.
Theoretically, to unlock all the girls without investments, you will have to play until old age. But donation is not required: the game is easy to hack (or you just need to be patient). Important point: the basic version on Steam is chaste. Lovers of nude nature will have to buy a special 18+ patch.
Karryn's Prison
Fort Ganon was conceived as a model imperial prison. But due to the connivance of the authorities, the conditions there became so comfortable that people began to deliberately commit crimes just to get behind bars. This absurdity attracted the attention of the Emperor himself. He fired the old manager and appointed his secretary, Karryn, in his place.
The situation on the ground is dire: all floors are captured by prisoners, and order is becoming less and less. Karryn must use her fighting skills to subdue the rebels and restore discipline. However, there is an alternative path: to use female charms and body to "relieve tension" of prisoners. Whether the heroine will become a strict overseer or a general slut by the finale depends only on the player.
Gameplay is complicated by the stress system. As Karryn fights, she gets tired and her efficiency drops. You need to plan the day wisely to have time to restore order before you have to "relieve stress" (sometimes in very specific ways) and go to bed. Due to the constant lack of budget, you will have to moonlight: be a waitress in the prison canteen or a secretary, while fending off horny clients. With the DLC, the opportunity to become a trainer in the gym opens up.
Replayability is added by a powerful system of perks and passives (Edicts and Passives). The style of play affects the character of the heroine: aggressive combat can turn Karryn into a sadist, and frequent concessions can develop an addiction to coitus or teach you how to resolve conflicts in a "peaceful" way. This motivates you to play the game several times, trying different builds.
Aurelia
A retro adventure where the main character is not destined to become the Chosen One at all. The setup is classic: a grandfather leaves a cottage to his grandson, and the package includes magical powers and a cute sorceress neighbor. But instead of saving the world from ancient evil, the hero prefers to enjoy a measured life.
This approach has its advantages. You can walk around the fantasy town, chat with residents, or fish in the lake (through a simple mini-game). For complete relaxation, you should climb the hill: the local pixel art paints surprisingly picturesque landscapes.
If the soul still requires action, welcome to the dungeon. Monsters and treasures await the hero there. The deeper you go, the more dangerous the enemies, but the reward pays off the risk.
However, the main goal of the game is not feats, but romance. The hero can start a romance with a half-elf, a rabbit girl, a harpy, and other representatives of the fantasy races. Unlike many similar games, there is an idyll here: the girls know about each other and are calm about the hero's polygamy. No drama or scenes of jealousy - only pure hedonism.
