Experience a poignant short-form visual novel inspired by the life of Franz Kafka. This game, Kafka's Metamorphosis, delves into the emotional landscape of the renowned Czech writer, focusing on the year 1912, when he penned his masterpiece.


The game explores Kafka's internal struggles as a writer grappling with societal expectations as a young man, employee, and eldest son. It aims to illuminate the genesis of The Metamorphosis, drawing inspiration from Kafka's literary world and personal life, particularly his complex relationship with his father, as reflected in The Metamorphosis and The Judgment. The game reinterprets these seminal works, highlighting the conflict between Kafka's identity as a writer and his father's expectations. It resonates with universal themes of feeling insignificant and pressured, experiences relevant both to Kafka's time and the present day.

Kafka's Metamorphosis offers a lyrical and melancholic journey, employing simple touch controls and a fast-paced narrative reminiscent of a short film. Players will witness Kafka's daily life and inner turmoil, experiencing a spectrum of emotions and interwoven stories. Subsequent engagement with Kafka's works will offer a deeper, more enriching understanding. Beyond The Metamorphosis and The Judgment, the game incorporates elements from The Castle, The Trial, Kafka's diaries, and letters.

Following Kafka's Metamorphosis, MazM plans to release a game reinterpreting Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales, The Black Cat and The Fall of the House of Usher, marking their foray into the horror/occult genre.

Game Features:

• A cinematic visual novel with emotionally resonant literary content, easily navigated via simple touch interactions.
• A narrative evocative of a poetic and tragic film, incorporating Kafka's writing 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 origins of his literature in a heartfelt dramatic presentation.
• An emotional healing story providing insight into Kafka's life, offering parallels and contrasts with modern experiences.

Ideal for:

• Those seeking solace and healing from daily life's stresses.
• Those who enjoy moving stories presented through dialogue, illustrations, and narrative.
• Fans of reading, visual novels, story games, character games, light novels, and web novels.
• Those who prefer experiencing literary and cinematic narratives with simple controls.
• 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, thrilling, and touching family stories.
• Fans of artistic game illustrations and direction.
• Those who enjoy light psychological horror.
• Those who appreciate light romance and friendly conversations.

MazM Membership holders can access all game content for free using their existing ID.