Ache Vermin

A post-war visual novel following a grizzled veteran and a war orphan as they navigate life together in the aftermath of conflict. The game explores two damaged individuals attempting to rebuild meaning and connection in a devastated world, examining what hope and healing might look like for those shaped by violence and loss. Built around themes of alienation, pain, and the struggle to understand oneself and others, it offers a character-driven narrative that grapples with trauma and the possibility of persisting despite exhaustion.