---
title: "Cinders"
description: "A fairytale visual novel with beautiful illustrations from Gracjana Zielinska. Cinders is inspired by the classic fairytale of Cinderella, but puts more emphasi"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/21/79221.jpg"
---

# Cinders

![Cinders](https://t.vndb.org/cv/21/79221.jpg)

**Developer:** MoaCube

**Release date:** Jun 20, 2012

**Platform:** Windows, macOS, PS4, Switch, XBO

**Language:** English

**Rating:** 7.0/10 (335 votes)

## Description
A fairytale visual novel with beautiful illustrations from Gracjana Zielinska. Cinders is inspired by the classic fairytale of Cinderella, but puts more emphasis on character development and choices made by the protagonist. Did you ever wish that Cinderella would take her fate into her own hands, find a way to retake her residence from the evil stepmother, and ditch the prince in favor of the handsome captain?

## Characters
### Cinders
The protagonist of the story, called so fondly by her late father because of her red hair.
Her personality differs based on the player's choices.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Bun, Long, Orange, Sidehair
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Clothes:** Dress, Bandages, Bandanna, Corset, Rags, Eye Mask, Ball Gown, Sleeveless Sweater, Hip Scarf
- **Personality:** Selfish, Kind, Smart, Cruel, Obedient, Manipulative
- **Role:** Step Sister, Queen Consort, Based on a Fictional Character, Noble, Non-blood-related Daughter
- **Engages in:** Murder, Matricide
- **Subject of:** Confinement, Completely Avoidable Death

### Gloria
Cinders' older step sister. She is stubborn, and desperately tries to imitate and please Carmosa to the extent of losing herself in the process. 

She has a tense relationship with Sophia due to the latter's apathy, sharp tongue, and general attitude, but in her own way is as much a slave to Carmosa's will and temper as her sister and Cinders, despite being the favoured daughter. She is more reasonable and fair than her mother if given a chance to show her true colors though. 

As with Sophia, whether or not she can be befriended, and/or reconciled with her sister depends on the player's actions.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Blond, Wavy, Slicked Back, Side Bun
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult, Makeup
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Clothes:** Dress, Puffy Sleeves, Choker, Eye Mask, Ball Gown
- **Role:** Daughter, Full Sister, Step Sister, Noble, Older Sister
- **Personality:** Arrogant, Stubborn
- **Subject of:** Platonic Route Only

### Lady Carmosa
Cinders' stepmother. Lady Carmosa is very capable, clever, resourceful, and utterly ruthless. Ruling over her household and family with an iron fist, not even her own daughters are spared her harsh and often cruel judgements and words. She is not completely evil, however, and it is revealed that beneath her domineering and cold demeanor she struggles hard to keep the house in its splendor and her family under control. 

Cinders' relationship with her depends on the player's choices.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Blond, Bun
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Adult, Nail Polish, Makeup
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Clothes:** Dress, Necklace, Corset, Puffy Sleeves, Choker, Eye Mask, Ball Gown
- **Role:** Mother, Criminal, Noble, Non-blood-related Mother
- **Personality:** Strict, Cold-hearted, Sly
- **Engages in:** Child Abuse
- **Subject of:** Homicide, Completely Avoidable Death, Poisoning, Platonic Route Only

### Perrault
The captain of the royal guard and defender of the village. Perrault is known for his profound loyalty and sense of duty. 

Perrault can become Cinders' friend or love interest depending on her choices and actions.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown, Short, Beard, Moustache, Stubble, Parted to Side
- **Eyes:** Brown, Shadowed
- **Body:** Pale, Facial Scar
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Coat, Scarf, Gloves, Belt, Leather Jacket
- **Items:** Sword
- **Engages in:** Fighting, Drinking, Justifiable Homicide
- **Role:** Knight, Noble, Captain of the Guard
- **Personality:** Loyal

### Prince Basile
The prince and future king of the country, he throws a masquerade ball to honor his late father's wish to marry before his coronation. He wants to find an intelligent and strong woman capable of ruling as queen and helping him realize his reforms. 

Basile may be Cinders' potential love interest and/or husband depending on the player's choices.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown, Ponytail, Long
- **Body:** Pale, Young-adult
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Coat, Gloves, Belt, Turtleneck Shirt, Epaulette
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Items:** Walking Stick
- **Role:** King, Crown Prince

### Sophia
Cinders' younger stepsister. She is smart but very cynical and bitter and years of degradation by her sister and mother have led to her tendency to push everyone away. She and Gloria clash frequently, but, unlike Gloria, she is often at odds with her mother as well. 

Whether Cinders tries to befriend and/or reconcile her with her sister or their relationship changes for the worse is up to the player.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Blond, Blunt Bangs, Sidehair
- **Body:** Pale, Young-adult
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Clothes:** Dress, Bandanna, Eye Mask, Ball Gown
- **Personality:** Selfish, Cynic, Low Self-esteem, Smart, Sharp-tongued
- **Role:** Daughter, Full Sister, Step Sister, Noble, Younger Sister
- **Subject of:** Platonic Route Only

### Tobias
A childhood friend of Cinders' and a successful merchant. 

Depending on player's choices he is a potential love interest for Cinders.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Short, Orange
- **Body:** Pale, Young-adult
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Coat, Vest, Blouse, Cravat
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Role:** Childhood Friend, Wealthy, Shopkeeper, Merchant

### Madame Ghede
The local medicine woman and a friend of Cinders' late mother. The townsfolk think of her as a witch and generally mistrust her, but are all too willing to run to her when they need help, a fact she resents greatly and which hurts her more than she cares to let on.

Cinders' relationship with her depends on the player's choices.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Bun
- **Role:** Magician, Healer
- **Eyes:** Black
- **Body:** Adult, Dark, Tattoo
- **Clothes:** Dress, Necklace, Shawl, Bandanna, Bracelet, Hair Tie, Unusual Hair Ornaments, Torn Clothing, Hip Scarf
- **Subject of:** Platonic Route Only

### Shady Character
A local shifty-looking lowlife with a loose lip and a penchant for drinking.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown, Short, Beard, Moustache
- **Body:** Pale, Adult
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Vest, Blouse, Cravat, Torn Clothing, Top Hat
- **Eyes:** Green, Shadowed
- **Engages in:** Alcohol Abuse
- **Role:** Criminal

### The Fairy
An ethereal being of questionable motives who inhabits the lake. She has a history with Cinders' mother and offers to help Cinders for a price.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** White, Waist Length+, Wavy
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult
- **Eyes:** White
- **Clothes:** Dress, Chain Jewellery, Brooch, Unusual Hair Ornaments, Choker, Forehead Necklace
- **Role:** Fairy
- **Personality:** Mysterious
- **Subject of:** Platonic Route Only

### Townswoman
- **Gender:** Female
- **Body:** Pale, Adult
- **Eyes:** Grey
- **Clothes:** Dress, Headscarf

## Shops
- [Official Website](http://www.crunchingkoalas.com/game/cinders)
- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/293680/)
- [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/cinders)

## Releases
### English
- **2012-06-20**: Cinders - [Official website](http://moacube.com/games/cinders/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/293680/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/293680/info/), [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/cinders), [GOG DB](https://gogdb.org/product/1098996397)
- **2012-06-20**: Cinders demo - [Official website](http://moacube.com/games/cinders/)
- **2014-03-11**: Cinders (CD-Action 04/2014) - [Official website](http://www.cdaction.pl/news-37209/zawartosc-cd-action-042014.html)
- **2019-02-14**: Cinders - [Official website](http://www.crunchingkoalas.com/game/cinders), [Nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/cinders-switch/)
- **2020-08-25**: Cinders - [Official website](http://www.crunchingkoalas.com/game/cinders), [PlayStation Store (NA)](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP2764-CUSA16226_00-CINDERSGAME00000), [PlayStation Store (EU)](https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP2627-CUSA16218_00-CINDERSGAME00000)
- **2020-08-26**: Cinders - [Official website](http://www.crunchingkoalas.com/game/cinders)

## Tags
Romance, Female Protagonist, Multiple Endings, No Sexual Content, Protagonist's Sister as a Support Character, Map Movement, Past Setting in a Fictional World, Witch Heroine, Otome Game, Widow Heroine, Branching Plot, Bad Ending(s), Proactive Protagonist, Protagonist with a Face, Orphan Protagonist, Bad Endings with Story, Royal Hero, Knight Hero, Death of Protagonist, Fairy Tale, Lots of Choices, Sexual Innuendo, Varied Title Screens, Strong Female Protagonist, Protagonist with a Sprite, Achievements, Only Adult Heroes, Dialogue Based, Merchant Hero, ADV, Protagonist's Childhood Friend as a Hero, Ending List, Protagonist Based on a Fictional Person, Completion Status Indicator, Fairy Support Character, Mother Support Character, Ladder Structure, More Than Seven Endings, Other Perspectives, Friendship Ending, Off Screen Sex Only, Support Character Based on a Fictional Person, Hero Based on a Fictional Person, Completely Avoidable Protagonist Death, High Amount of Special Effects, Noble Protagonist, No Event CGs

## More Games from MoaCube
- [Cinders](https://pinovel.net/v7506)
- [Solstice](https://pinovel.net/v12020)

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