Life in Woodchester

A cozy town full of stories, secrets, and people worth getting to know — an adult visual novel & dating sim by Dirty Sock Games.
Build availability checked September 6, 2026. See the official public release announcement and Patreon for newer supporter releases.
Adults only (18+)
Life in Woodchester is an adult game for players 18 or older. This wiki documents its story, characters and systems and may reference mature themes. By browsing, you confirm you're of legal age in your country.
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Cast & world
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Game systems
What is Life in Woodchester?¶
You play as Ethan, settling back into a busy household and reconnecting with the people of Woodchester. It's a visual novel, dating sim and adventure built in GameMaker Studio 2 — explore the town, solve light puzzles to open up new areas, take on jobs, text characters on your in-game phone, and shape your relationships across multiple branching storylines and endings.
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Quests & Exploration
Main and side quests, hidden secrets, and a town that opens up as you progress.
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Shader Customization
Tweak characters' hair, skin and eye colors — all driven by shaders.
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Live2D Animation
Fluid, interactive character animation brings every scene to life.
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In-Game Phone
Text characters, track stats, follow story hints, and snap photos.
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Dating & Stats
Energy, money, stats and relationship systems underpin every route.
Meet the cast¶
Explore the town¶
Wander Woodchester — from the family home to the neighbours' houses, the library, the beach, the café, the university and beyond. Every corner has someone to meet and something to find.
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About this wiki
This is a community fan wiki. Life in Woodchester, its characters and art are © Dirty Sock Games. For the latest official build and news, visit the game's itch.io page and Patreon.
