Written by Luis Vox
Developer "Serenity Forge" surprised fans with the announcement of a mobile version of Doki Doki Literature Club on December 12, 2025. The entire base game is free to play, making it perfect for those curious about the game or for longtime fans eager for another experience while waiting for the studio’s next release, Fractured Blooms, which currently has no official release date. The demo for Fractured Blooms is available now on Steam.
For the uninitiated, DDLC is a psychological horror game disguised as a dating simulator. Players take on the role of a high school student pressured into joining the Literature Club, where they meet three other girls. Choices determine which character the player spends the most time with, but as the story progresses, cracks in the seemingly innocent setting begin to appear. All is not as it seems.
We won’t spoil anything here. During our original PS4 playthrough, we went in as blind as possible, and I recommend the same approach. The less you know, the stronger the impact. The game tackles heavy and dark subject matter, and playing on mobile does not diminish its emotional or psychological weight. Consider this a trigger warning.
Graphically, the game looks excellent. Animations are smooth, and the anime art style translates beautifully to TV, phone, and tablet screens. Audio is limited to music loops, with no voice acting, but headphones or earbuds enhance the experience. Controls are simple: tap the screen to progress dialogue or make choices. There is no controller support; attempts with a Backbone One registered only the A/X button. While controller support would be a welcome addition, it is a minor complaint.
We have completed one mobile playthrough so far. On PS4, we received the Platinum Trophy for the PS4 playthrough and opted for the deluxe physical version that was released at that time. For completionists, DDLC Plus is available for $9.99 on Google Play and the Apple Store, offering extra content and lore worth exploring.
Doki Doki Literature Club Mobile Version earns 4 Unhinged Anime Girls out of 5.