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Explore Kafka's Metamorphosis in New Visual Novel Game

by Emma Mar 28,2025

Explore Kafka

If you're an Android user with a taste for narrative-driven games, you'll be thrilled to know about the latest release from MazM: *Kafka’s Metamorphosis*. Known for their engaging titles such as *Jekyll & Hyde*, *Phantom of the Opera*, *Pechka – Story Adventure Game*, and *Hyde & Seek: Card Battle Story*, MazM continues to weave intricate tales with *Kafka’s Metamorphosis*, a game that masterfully blends family drama, romance, mystery, and a touch of psychological horror.

What Is Kafka’s Metamorphosis?

*Kafka’s Metamorphosis* is a captivating short-form narrative game that delves into the life of the renowned Czech writer, Franz Kafka. Specifically, it focuses on the pivotal fall of 1912, when Kafka penned his iconic novella, *The Metamorphosis*. As you play, you'll immerse yourself in Kafka’s struggle to balance his aspirations as a writer with his duties as a young man, employee, and son. The game guides you through the motivations behind Kafka’s creation of his most celebrated work.

Drawing heavily from Kafka’s life and his seminal works, including *The Metamorphosis* and *The Judgment*, the game encapsulates the essence of his writing. *The Metamorphosis* itself narrates the surreal tale of Gregor Samsa, who awakens one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect. Kafka’s works often explore themes of isolation and familial pressures, and *Kafka’s Metamorphosis* reflects these struggles through Kafka's own eyes. The game poignantly captures the weight of societal expectations and the yearning to pursue one's passions, feelings that remain relevant from 1912 to 2024.

While the themes may seem heavy, *Kafka’s Metamorphosis* ensures an engaging experience without leaving you feeling downcast. It offers a unique perspective on familiar themes, combining poetic storytelling with emotional depth. To give you a taste of what to expect, check out the promotional video below.

More Human and More Relatable

With its beautifully drawn illustrations, *Kafka’s Metamorphosis* is both lyrical and concise, successfully bridging the gap between literature and gaming. In addition to *The Metamorphosis* and *The Judgment*, the game also draws inspiration from Kafka's other notable works such as *The Castle* and *The Trial*, as well as his personal diaries and letters.

If you enjoy such narrative-rich games, you can download *Kafka’s Metamorphosis* for free from the Google Play Store. And keep an eye out for MazM's upcoming project—a horror/occult game inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s tales, including *The Black Cat* and *The Fall of the House of Usher*.

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