The Dented Kettle
Game Summary:
A visual novel about love, legacy, and the secrets that simmer beneath the surface.
When Sable inherits her grandmother’s old diner, she’s prepared for grease stains, broken appliances, and the occasional lonely regular. What she doesn’t expect is to be pulled into something far stranger something that doesn’t belong in the kitchen… or in the waking world at all.
Welcome to *The Dented Kettle a narrative-driven visual novel that blends cozy diner life with creeping mystery and slow-burn romance. You’ll step into the shoes of Sable, a quiet yet determined woman armed with nothing but a set of keys, a rusty grill, and a dream of keeping her grandmother’s legacy alive.
The diner’s seen better days and so has she. But maybe, together, they still have a chance.
Manage the morning coffee rush, handle late-night repairs, upgrade the diner, and choose how Sable builds relationships whether with new friends, mysterious strangers, or someone who always seems to appear when the lights start to flicker.
But the deeper you get, the more you’ll begin to notice. Whispers with no source. Shadows that don’t quite belong. The diner holds a past… and it’s not done with you yet. Will you rebuild what was lost while uncovering truths meant to stay buried?
The coffee’s fresh. The grill’s hot.
And something is waiting in the dark.
Key Features:
- A rich, story-driven experience blending romance, mystery, and a hint of horror
- Multiple love interests, each with their own unique personalities and story arcs
- Diner management gameplay: decide what to repair, upgrade, and how best to use your time
- A slow-burning, atmospheric mystery that gradually reveals itself
- Deep mechanics: manage Sable’s stress levels, improve her cooking skills, and meet customer expectations
- Sandbox-style exploration: The Dented Kettle features a map-based system with freely explorable locations and plenty of random events to uncover
- 58k words, more to come (This is just the introduction to the main storyline and the introduction to several of the relationship stories. I’ve planned out a main story chapter tied to each upgrade level of the diner, with many mysterious and fun sidestories along the way, and different relationship stories for many characters.)
- Choices that matter- your decisions shape relationships, upgrades, and the story’s direction. Multiple endings based on how you play.
Roadmap:
Right now, I’m focused on refining the core of the game; getting all the foundational mechanics and locations in place. While early builds include glimpses of the romantic tone and character dynamics, future updates will dive deeper into relationship routes and mature themes, while also continuing to expand the main story.
- More random events operating the diner
- More exploration elements
- Diner upgrade levels 0-5 (currently only level 0)
- More skills (Athletics, Mind)
- Leveling/skill points
- Combat
- More locations (Culinary Institute, Gym, Library, Church, Catacombs)
- More mechanics (Gardening, Fishing, Streaming)
- Story expansion, additional characters
- More mature and romantic content
Quirks & Kinks:
- Adult
- Erotic
- Female Protagonist
- Futa
- Futanari
- Life Simulation
- Management
- Mystery
- NSFW
- Story Rich
Our Story:
I’m creating “The Dented Kettle”, a story-driven visual novel that blends cozy diner life with unsettling mystery and slow-burn romance.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is The Dented Kettle?
The Dented Kettle is an adult-only visual novel game.
Who developed The Dented Kettle?
The game was created by DKettle.
When is the next update?
There’s no official release date for the next update yet, but DKettle will share any news through its official social media channels.
When was The Dented Kettle first released?
The game was initially launched on Apr 21, 2025.
How do I report bugs?
If you run into any issues or bugs, you can report them via:
The Patreon comment section: https://www.patreon.com/TheDentedKettle
The itch.io comments section: https://dkettle.itch.io/the-dented-kettle
How can I support the game on Patreon?
Supporting the game is simple! Just visit DKettle’s Patreon page through this link: https://www.patreon.com/TheDentedKettle
Will more characters be added in future updates?
Yes! Since the game is still in early development, there’s a strong possibility that more characters will be introduced to deepen and expand the experience. Keep an eye out for upcoming updates!