Under The Bridge
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
Welcome to Bridge City, the shipping town where you were born and raised. You're only here for a summer, so you'll need to make the most of it.
You'll run into friends that you've grown up with. You'll see how they've changed, or how they haven't. Hear their stories, have an adventure, and maybe even fall in love!
NOTE:
Under the Bridge is a safe-for-work game that does not contain explicit material. However, it DOES feature adults in adult situations, using adult language. If it were a movie, it'd be rated PG-13. If it had an ESRB rating, it'd be rated T for teens. If it were an iOS game, it'd be banned from the Apple store. Use your discretion.
Pssst. Are you here from the iOS build of the game? Click here to learn the status of the iOS release of Under the Bridge.
- Overworld & Minigames - Not your average Visual Novel! Explore and interact with the world. Meet strangers, play beer pong, and get in arguments with the citizens of Bridge City!
- Customizable Protagonist - Choose your look, pronouns, and name. Preferred pronouns and look do not limit choices or romance options - express yourself!
- Branching Narrative - Game currently includes days 1-5 for every character, including one complete route! More will come as the game gets developed!
- Original Music and Art - All backgrounds, character art, and music has been made exclusively for Under the Bridge. Enjoy some fresh animated backgrounds accompanied by midwest emo, punk, and lofi musical stylings. You can also just listen to the tracks here, on Bandcamp.
- Creator - Joseph O. Possum (Twitter)
- Overworld Artist - Boroco (Twitter)
- Music - Ash Bricky (Twitter)
- Music - Zav
- Additional SFX - Marnus Strydom (contact)
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KNOWN ISSUES
In build 24.1, players are unable to delete saves once they are created. There is no in-game workaround for this, though players can navigate to where saves are stored and delete them manually if they wish. This is fixed in future versions.
In build 24.1, players can get softlocked in Hank's route if they visit Bonnie's place on day 5, then enter Rebecca's shop afterwards. Players can avoid this by steering clear of Rebecca's shop during this moment in the game. This is fixed in future versions.
In build 24.1 and 24.2, mobile players are finding it difficult to save depending on the dimensions of your device. Players can push through this by tapping on the very bottom of the screen when trying to press the "SAVE" button. This is fixed in 24.3 onwards.
Download
Install instructions
- Download .zip
- Extract contents of .zip anywhere
- Run executable inside of the extracted folder
If you're playing on Android, simply download the .apk and execute it.
Also available on
Development log
- UtB Build 24 - Hank Day 5 - PUBLIC RELEASE61 days ago
- UtB 25 - Route POLL67 days ago
- UtB Build 24 - Hank Day 5 - Patron Release68 days ago
- UtB 23 - Oliver Day 5 - PUBLIC RELEASEApr 16, 2026
- UtB 23 - Oliver Day 5 - Patreon ReleaseApr 10, 2026
- UtB 24 - Q&A!!Apr 04, 2026
- UtB 23 - POLL (again)Jan 15, 2026
- UtB 22 - Clyde's Day 5, 6 and Finale PUBLIC RELEASEJan 10, 2026
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Loved the new Hank update!! <3
Which character's route are you on? Where you go next depends on whose route you're on.
That doesn't quite clear up where you are. What was the last scene you had with characters?
I can't seem to make a new save on Android, it lets me start the game and play but it's like the new save button in the save menu just doesn't do anything.
This is definitely a bug, and I'm aware of it. I'll have a fix out shortly!!
EDIT: It's fixed now! Check out build 24.3 for Android.
Awesome, gonna check it out now! Played years ago on iOS then changed devices and forgot about this, glad to see it's not abandoned.
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one of my favorite VNs. i remember finding this on the App Store a couple of years ago and kept coming back to it over and over again. i suddenly thought of it today and i never realized that it was available on PC!!! very excited to read again :-)
I just wanna say, this VN is possibly THE best one I've ever read! IT'S SOO GOOODD!!
Just popping in to say there's a nasty bug if you wander back over to Reb's workshop on Hank's day 5; the game gets confused and loops back to day 4, locking you out of progressing without forcing a load.
Oh dear, that is pretty nasty. The bug is fixed, and a patch will be included in with the next hotfix release sometime soon!
Thanks for finding and reporting this!!
No joke I made an account just to say how much I liked this game, it got me into visual novels (specifically furry visual novels) and I LOVE the soundtrack. 10/10
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So excited to try out hanks route ohmygosh hank me beloved!
Also i was trying to clear my save file so i could start a new save for each character but the delete button wont work :(
Im on android so im unsure if its my old crud phone or maybe a bug? Not the end of the world but my save slot is so messy AAAGH
Yup, this is definitely a bug! I already have a fix for this that'll be included in an update soon. Thanks for reporting!!
Omg thank youuuu!!!
Im happy its coming to an end because i want to see everyone happy- but im also terrified because i dont wanna say goodbye lmfaooo
Very cute game. I am aroace but also pretty bored and I do not regret checking it out. Other characters being a little weird about a character I won't spoil preferring they/them pronouns was very funny considering they had all been using they/them for me the whole time. Would be cool if it came up in passing. Unless it did and I missed it. But I am also not sure of the limitations of the engine.
The vending machine outside Rebs shop reminded me of a game from the 90s, "Harry the Handsome Executive"...even the way you move in this vn is similar to how Harry moves in his office chair. In that game, the sodas would shoot out and give you damage, but you could pick up the sodas and drink them for stamina iirc. Just a memory I had. This is one of my top 5 vns.
I just started the game and I'm just browsing the comments....sooo how do u get Clyde's route? 😭
Play through the opening sequence until you get a text notification in-game from Clyde. It’ll tell you to meet him somewhere to progress his route.
Ohhhh...Tyy!
I was wondering as I chose to arrange the chairs😅
Hello devoloper I have like weird bug at the start of the game I can't even really play it at the start of the game at bus scene text just doesn't go forward it's stuck at what do you mean and ??? İs there a reason this is happening to me?
Oh also I'm on PC
Does the game progress if you press the spacebar? Are you able to open up menus with Esc / Tab?
Check your plugged-in devices and make sure you don’t have a device that’s hijacking control of the game, like a game controller or even a virtual device.
If you’re still seeing issues, feel free to reach out to me directly through Bluesky or Discord!!
I freaking love Hank, sweet himbo, OwO
Spoilers for Clyde's route since I just finished it :')
Wow! I honestly didn't expect that ending, though I probably should've. I'm so used to the "I can fix them" ending where the MC somehow DOES fix their love interest despite everything that is clearly wrong with them. This ending was a breath of fresh air for me. Sure, Clyde did improve in some ways, but he also didn't do a complete 180 on the life he was already living, and I really liked that.
I also really love that the MC's actions are treated as their own as well, rather than something that Clyde somehow made them do. Hank being unable to forgive us for accidentally causing his mom trouble, Rebecca not buying into our excuses about not meaning to hurt other people, even Bonnie being hesitant to let us stay at her place because of how badly we fucked up. Simultaneously, it was nice to have Oliver in our corner to just relax with after everything went down.. but I guess he of all people would understand how volatile being around Clyde can be.
Clyde as a character is also very relatable to me, which is why I think he was my first choice to romance. I get that feeling of just wanting to keep being in the spotlight, to keep running faster and faster towards danger even though you know you'll end up seriously hurt or worse. It's hard to stop when you don't know any other way to be, and Clyde is a perfect example of that. He is relatable, but also worse than I have ever been. Somehow, that terrifies and reassures me in equal measure.
In my head MC and Clyde absolutely do go back to BC and apologize to everybody, especially Hank's family and Reb. And we give Oliver a big big squeeze because he is my absolute favorite ever. Everybody should have a friend like Oliver <3
1000/10 game, now it's time for me to play the other routes :3
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I tried to do the Clyde route by starting out and getting to the chair stack part but I physically couldn't force myself to choose not to set the chairs out so I gave up ;-;
Man playing this again now that Clyde's route got an update and I'm reminded how good the music is. I would totally buy the album if it was released somewhere
Just finished Clyde's Route and all I could say is that it was damn amazing. Bravo.
Totally worth the wait. I can't tell you how excited I was that, not only did his route get an update, we also got the finale.
I just started playing and oliver js my favorite and j hope they make more days for oliver
This is one of my fave vns!!!
Fantastic writing , beautiful art , amazing music . And free?? sign me upppp
This game always makes me feel emotional, especially Rebecca's route. Cant wait for day 6 :)
first time playing and i love the game sadly I tried doing the Oliver from the begin and after his panic attack from day one Oliver and Rebecca drive off Oliver Is still at his desk and i cant continue just repeats asking if im gonna work today or not i cant end the day sadly
That might be a bug! You can continue in Oliver's route by going back to sleep in the closet.
sadly no Ash just says how awful the bed is :(
That's definitely not right. I'll debug and see what I can find.
Yup, there was a bug in the updated content. It's fixed in v20.4!
thank you for all your hard work :)
<3
how do i go with hank LMAO
You can start down Hank's route by going to work with Rebecca on Day 2. After that, you'll receive a text on day 3 guiding you to continue.
just "finished" it ts so peak
Pls be Clyde 🙏🙏🔥
It’s currently a tie between Bonnie and Clyde, with the poll ending tomorrow at midnight!!
please vote Clyde for the poll… please vote Clyde for the poll… PLEASE vote Clyde for the poll…
Me want more Hank me need more Hank
SPOILERS
The meta joke about the MC's bus pass, and that comment about how the MC walks around without looking killed me, i love this vn so much
I got this game not long ago I already hit the end of hanks route for now and it's so good ahh I want more 😭
I fucking love this game so damn much, but I do have a few quick questions [MINOR EARLY GAME SPOILERS AHEAD]. First and foremost, I would like to know how many days are available in each route if you could let me know. Second, I am curious if there are multiple starting points or only the one (I currently got saves for Hank's after The Grove, Rebecca after staying the night in her trailer, and Oliver after his Anxiety attack), because I feel like having to ditch your first day on the job is pretty mean and it makes me feel sad for Reb. Thirdly, can other character's routes be started after one has already. And fourthly and finally, can multiple routes be going at once? I realize that the game is probably intended for multiple runs, but I feel like just ditching the rest of the gang to romance one of them is really sad.
Again, I would like to clarify that I FUCKING LOVE THIS GAME AND IT MAKES MY HEART FLUTTER AND I LOVE YOU FOR MAKING IT! THANK YOU! ^w^
❤️❤️❤️ Glad you're enjoying the game!!
To answer your questions briefly...
I hope this answers some of your questions! Feel free to reach out on Discord or Bluesky for anything else!
For the fourth question: So, you have to go all the way back to start a new route?
You could load an earlier save and continue from there, if you have one.
You can also use the Chapter Select feature to start a new save from a later point in the game, if you'd like to skip over repeated content.
If none of those options suit you, you can start a new save from the beginning and use the "skip" feature to skip past dialogue you've already seen before.
Where would I find Oliver's apartment at? I've been sculking around the apartment area and I have to be blind
If you have an objective to visit Oliver's apartment, you can progress by interacting in this spot!
Don’t tell me Cherry won the poll 😱
🍒🍒🍒
It was a close race, but Cherry won by 2 votes over Clyde.
so excited to play with the new updates :) peak game and characters
peak Rebecca story, though kinda hits hard ngl. good work, you made a Rebecca love another Rebecca too much
PS. I have a folder for her and a like for Pontiac now because of you
Soooooo, is Bonnie & Hank supposed to just appear or something? Cause I can't find them anywhere in the suburbs (the red X's marked on the map & I'm doing the Rebecca Day 5)
You're supposed to interact with the doors leading into their homes to start the content. They don't appear in the world, but you need to knock on their door.
If you're still experiencing issues, reach out via discord or bluesky so that I can help!
Funny thing hehe uh u can't knock on the doors, like it won't let u interact
That's definitely not intended. Please reach out to me on discord or bluesky and I'll help you fix your issue!
Hey there! I haven't had a chance to play the game yet, but it looks awesome! I'm curious, will there be more updates coming for it? I’d really love to see what’s in store. Keep up the amazing work, my friend!
Of course! This latest build has taken longer than expected, but rest assured it’s on its way. Thanks for your patience!!
Rebecca won the poll by the way
REBECCA SWEEEP
I NEED THE REST OF REB'S STORY, went through the majority of it so far and left at a cliff hanger, so ready to see what's next in the story, the ending so far HURT ME.
Can't wait to finish all other routes/characters as well, love this game.
It's tough out here being a Hank router 😩😩
samesies 😭😭