All men must decide whether to carry or cage their own shadow - fools who venture to do both are bound to go mad.

Invited by a stranger to join Fool’s Paradise, a so-called “safe haven of acceptance”, you find yourself living among an eccentric cast of characters. You figure that like you, they were also lured in by the promise to live unapologetically as themselves. Seeking a sense of community without conformity, you do your best to contribute to the commune.

But even in paradise, it seems, competition and contempt lurk about.

Life is made up of difficult choices. No matter where you go, that truth remains the same. So, when confronted by division and derision, will you change the status quo or are you content to let it crumble?

GAME FEATURES

6 Love Interests (Romance is Optional)
Customizable Pronouns and Name
≈ 50k Words, with approximately 2-3 hours of playtime
Your Choices Matter: the Fate of The Commune and All Those Within it Rests In Your Hands

FULL GAME RELEASE CONTENT:

4 Core Conclusions with 24+ Mixed endings
Storyfilled, Multimedia Minigames

CONTENT WARNINGS

FOOL’S PARADISE contains mature themes and is intended for an older audience. Player discretion is advised.

Visual and Written Depictions: Blood, Body Horror, Gore, and Death, Unreality

Visual Only: Pseudo-Jumpscares, Flashing Lights

Written Only: Alcoholism, Swearing, etc.

THE COMMUNE

FLOOR 1

Administrative office, including Drew's and Khana's rooms.

This floor is above ground, as a second story of the building.

FLOOR 1
KHANA'S ROOM DREW'S ROOM

KHANA'S ROOM

DREW'S ROOM

FLOOR 2

The garden and central entrance to the commune.

FLOOR 2
SORIN'S COTTAGE MARAEVE'S COTTAGE ENTRANCE

SORIN'S COTTAGE

MARAEVE'S COTTAGE

ENTRANCE

FLOOR 3

The central kitchen and dining room for the commune.

FLOOR 3
MONA'S ROOM

MONA'S ROOM

FLOOR 4

The living room.

FLOOR 4
[CARSON]'S ROOM CHARLIE'S ROOM

[CARSON]'S ROOM

CHARLIE'S ROOM

FLOOR 5

The arcade and recreational center.

FLOOR 5
VEIN'S ROOM TEMPEST'S ROOM

VEIN'S ROOM

TEMPEST'S ROOM

FLOOR 6

Houses all storage for the commune.

FLOOR 6
MARY'S ROOM NOEL'S ROOM

MARY'S ROOM

NOEL'S ROOM

FLOOR 7

The player's floor. It used to be empty and unoccupied before you arrived.

FLOOR 7
YOUR ROOM

YOUR ROOM

SCREENSHOTS

MARAEVE

THE MERCIFUL MAIDEN

GENDER: FEMALE

PRONOUNS: SHE / HER

AGE: 50

BIRTHDAY: MARCH 26

HEIGHT: 5’4″ / 166cm

BACKGROUND: COLOMBIAN

INTERESTS: EMBROIDERY, CHARITY, THE COMPOSITION OF CHURCH HYMNS

Maraeve wears grace as a veil and wields an unwavering sense of decorum, harkening back to days long past.

MONA

The (Mad) Artistic Genius

GENDER: FEMALE

PRONOUNS: SHE / HER

AGE: 26

BIRTHDAY: OCTOBER 30

HEIGHT: 5’10” / 182cm

BACKGROUND: ITALIAN / GREEK

INTERESTS: ART, FASHION, SEWING, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Behind her alluring and mysterious charm, Mona possesses an ardent and rebellious impishness.

NOEL

THE MODEST MEDIATOR

GENDER: MALE

PRONOUNS: HE / HIM

AGE: 26

BIRTHDAY: SEPTEMBER 13

HEIGHT: 6’3″ / 192cm

BACKGROUND: CHINESE

INTERESTS: COOKING, BAKING, CRAFTING

Imposing but mild-natured, Noel exudes a quiet confidence to protect his inner peace.

CHARLIE

THE GOODHEARTED GARDENER

GENDER: MALE

PRONOUNS: HE / HIM

AGE: 27

BIRTHDAY: FEBRUARY 8

HEIGHT: 6’2″ / 190cm

BACKGROUND: FINNISH

INTERESTS: BIRD WATCHING, HIKING, TREE SHAPING

With a perpetually hopeful gleam in his eyes, Charlie’s joy radiates like sunshine through a meadow.

SORIN

THE PLACID PRINCE

GENDER: NONBINARY

PRONOUNS: HE / THEY

AGE: 26

BIRTHDAY: MARCH 18

HEIGHT: 5’8″ / 178cm

BACKGROUND: VIETNAMESE

INTERESTS: STORYTELLING, POETRY, BALLROOM DANCING

Though elegant and insightful beyond measure, Sorin prefers to spend their life in isolation.

[ CARSON ]

THE AMIABLE ALL-ROUNDER

GENDER: AGENDER

PRONOUNS: ALL PRONOUNS

AGE: 25

BIRTHDAY: OCTOBER 10

HEIGHT: 5’5″ / 170cm

BACKGROUND: SOMALI

INTERESTS: JUGGLING, NAPPING, MEDITATION, CLOUD WATCHING, ORIGAMI, PUZZLES, DANCING

Beneath the mask of her reassuring smile, [CARSON] hides a tangled mess of thoughts and emotions.

MARY

THE TACTICAL TERROR

GENDER: FEMALE

PRONOUNS: SHE / HER

AGE: 23

BIRTHDAY: NOVEMBER 14

HEIGHT: 4’9″ / 145cm

BACKGROUND: COLOMBIAN

INTERESTS: ALL THINGS CUTE, HOME DECOR, TRUE CRIME PODCASTS

Don’t let the sweet pastels and gentle features fool you:

[Mary’s colorful words are sure to put you in your place.]

KHANA

THE METHODICAL MANAGER

GENDER: MALE

PRONOUNS: HE / HIM

AGE: 54

BIRTHDAY: JANUARY 7

HEIGHT: 6’0″ / 183cm

BACKGROUND: INDIAN

INTERESTS: FISHING, DOGS, HISTORY

Upfront and no-nonsense, Khana can often be found offering guidance and support to those around him or reprimanding them if need be.

TEMPEST

THE TACTLESS TROUBLEMAKER

GENDER: MALE

PRONOUNS: HE / HIM

AGE: 30

BIRTHDAY: DECEMBER 7

HEIGHT: 6’1″ / 186cm

BACKGROUND: WHITE AMERICAN

INTERESTS: GUITAR, TROLLING, A GOOD TIME

Loud-mouthed, impatient, and brash, some might say Tempest is a washed up rockstar, while others: PEST.

DREW

THE LAURELED LEADER

GENDER: NONBINARY

PRONOUNS: THEY / THEM

AGE: 30

BIRTHDAY: FEBRUARY 22

HEIGHT: 5’9″ / 180cm

BACKGROUND: BRITISH

INTERESTS: STAMP COLLECTING, PHILOSOPHY, DRAWING

Struggling to bridge the gap between what they feel and what they say, Drew often finds their intentions misinterpreted.

VEIN

THE BUBBLY (BOND) BROKER

GENDER: NONBINARY

PRONOUNS: SHE / THEY

AGE: 24

BIRTHDAY: JULY 29

HEIGHT: 5’7″ / 175cm

BACKGROUND: FILIPINO

INTERESTS: MOBLIE GAMES, HOSTING, HORROR MOVIES

Eternally upbeat and quick to laugh, Vein’s never-fading smile conceals her true feelings.