
Hellbound: Reign of El Diablo
A downloadable game about demonhood for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
HELLBOUND: REIGN OF EL DIABLO
A choice-driven neo-noir visual novel about crime, legacy, and the cost of loyalty.

Demons and gangsters collide in a neon city of crime, where loyalty is messy, attraction is dangerous, and one mob boss’s final shot at redemption might destroy everyone who follows him.
But the Hellbound can't always be redeemed.
When every sin gets written into the ledger, where does the fun end… and the fallout begin?
Retired mob boss Zyne is pulled back into the underworld of Baratrum City to reclaim California's 2005 demon district. He builds a crew that treats crime like a thrill, unaware of the guilt tied to his name and the consequences waiting in his shadow.
As the city closes in, the Otherworlders must confront what they inherit by following a legend carved in blood.
In a place where crime is routine, survival is currency, and chaos is part of the fun, Hellbound asks whether legacy is something you escape… or something you pass on.
IF YOU LIKE:
- Villainous protagonists
- Queer criminals
- Found family
- Dark comedies
- The early 2000s
- Character-driven stories
Hellbound is the game for you!
FEATURES
- Choice-driven crime missions
- Retro green UI inspired by early-2000s aesthetics
- Comic book art style with illustrated scenes
- Beepy-boopy voice effects
- A synthwave-funk soundtrack
- Chapter-based save system for replayability
MEET THE CAST!


Zyne is the leader. Arania is his apprentice. Keanu is his assassin. Moose is his hacker. Mr. Clean is... his drug dealer?
They follow Zyne for their own reasons. But when the mask falls, they’ll discover that crime isn't as fun once you're the one bleeding.
| Updated | 20 hours ago |
| Status | Released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
| Release date | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Rating | Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars (2 total ratings) |
| Author | SodaFrizz |
| Genre | Visual Novel, Adventure |
| Made with | Ren'Py, Audacity |
| Tags | Comedy, Crime, demons, drama, LGBTQIA, Narrative, Retro, Story Rich, villain-protagonist |
| Code license | MIT License |
| Average session | A few hours |
| Languages | English |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
| Links | Steam, Support, Steam, Discord, Bluesky |
Download
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Development log
- New Game Trailer + Updated Download Package!13 days ago
- Mini Update For The Big Update28 days ago
- The Choices Update29 days ago
- Hellbound: Name Your Own Price!35 days ago
- Hellbound... FOR ANDROID?!36 days ago
- Hellbound: From The Ground Up38 days ago
- Mini Update40 days ago
- Post Xmas Update: Part 2 The Sequel53 days ago












Comments
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Lovely story, characters, and message! Great worldbuilding too, it was very fun to visit Baratrum City and meet everyone! (If you're interested in learning more, you may want to check my review on YouTube)
YAHOO!! GAME DONE!! :D
I just finished it and I wept. The jokes are funny as hell, the characters at times fully feel alive and the story he had to tell is amazing. I loved every second. Will be looking forward to all of his future projects
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