The Arcana: A Mystic Romance
What is The Arcana?
A romance visual novel where choices shape a mystery in Vesuvia.
You play a tarot reader who wakes with no memory and is asked to investigate a murder. The story lets you choose pronouns, make decisions, and follow character paths.
Pricing. The Arcana is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Playing a story with romance and mystery
- Choosing pronouns and role-playing through episodes
- Exploring multiple character paths
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Why this app is in B tier
B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
The Arcana scores 78 out of 100: rating 93, rating count 84, App Store search rank 86, update recency 51. The four parts are averaged and B tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Welcome to The Arcana, wonderer. You’re about to enter the world of Vesuvia, the most captivating visual novel full of mystery & romance.
In merely seconds, you’ll enter your own immersive & inclusive love story. Be wary of who you’ll condemn, but most importantly, follow your heart to find your true lover.
THE ARCANA STORY
You’re a young prodigy tarot card reader. You wake up in a magic shop confused with no memory.
A mysterious figure appears that wishes to speak to your mentor but you offer them a tarot card reading instead.
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They’re intrigued by your reading. They offer you an invitation to the Palace, but for a price: You must uncover the mystery of their murdered partner.
MEET THE CHARACTERS
Intertwine paths with enthralling & stunning characters you won’t be able to take your eyes off of.
Win over their hearts, flirt, or stir up drama! In The Arcana, you can play multiple character paths simultaneously or one at a time - the choice is yours.
Julian: An exciting and dangerous doctor accused of a vile crime
Asra: Your magical mentor with a wealth of secrets
Muriel: A mysterious outsider you encounter in Vesuvia
Nadia: The powerful and intriguing countess of the city
Lucio: The dead husband of Nadia who once ruled Vesuvia
Portia: Nadia’s favorite and most trustworthy handmaiden
All LGBTQ+ friendly.
HOW TO PLAY
Once inside The Arcana, you can play up to 21 unique episodes taken from the 21 Major Arcana tarot cards.
First, you must choose your pronouns. Each episode has endless amounts of options for you to role play. Unlike other dating sims, The Arcana story lets you be who you want and love who you desire.
As you interact with characters on your chosen path, you must make decisions quickly or face the consequences!
CREATED FOR ALL
The Arcana is the ultimate inclusive visual novel & love game developed by and for players of all sexual orientations & genders.
Whether you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, pansexual, or any other orientation, your romance awaits.
If you love traditional yuri, yaoi, bl and otome games, you won’t want to leave The Arcana.
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Please note that The Arcana is currently only available in English.
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Questions about The Arcana
What language is the game available in?
The listing says The Arcana is currently available only in English.
How many episodes can I play?
You can play up to 21 unique episodes, based on the 21 Major Arcana tarot cards.
Can I follow more than one character path?
Yes. You can play multiple character paths simultaneously or one at a time.
Is The Arcana free?
The Arcana is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is The Arcana right for me?
The Arcana is built for playing a story with romance and mystery, choosing pronouns and role-playing through episodes, exploring multiple character paths. It sits in the interactive romance stories list on AppTierList.
Is The Arcana worth it?
The Arcana is B tier, ranked #24 of 40 interactive romance story apps with a score of 78 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 27,383 ratings. Good, and 23 apps rank above it.
How does The Arcana compare to Love Story® My Romance Fantasy?
The Arcana is B tier at 78; Love Story® My Romance Fantasy is B tier at 80. Love Story® My Romance Fantasy ranks higher. The Arcana is free to download, with in-app purchases, Love Story® My Romance Fantasy is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is The Arcana updated?
The Arcana was last updated on 2025-11-19, 360 days ago.
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Ranking
- Lists
- Interactive Romance Stories (B tier, #24) · Otome Games (C tier, #31) · Romance Games (C tier, #32) · Interactive Stories (#59, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 78 / 100
- Rank in list
- #24 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 27,383
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Games
- Current version
- (360 days ago)
- Size
- 263 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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