
JACKKNIFE
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
JACKKNIFE is a psychological horror visual novel set in the highways of rural America. You play a lone hitchhiker trying to outrun your past when a charming truck driver named Jackie offers you a ride. But as snow begins to fall, you sense that your rescuer might be far more dangerous than you expected.
Features:
- 13,900 words
- 9 cgs
- Branching narrative paths based on choices
The Characters:
Jackie

Player:
You play as a lonely hitchhiker. A woman, though who she is and what she’s running from are left to you. There are no pronoun options, and the story uses feminine terms like 'lady' when referring to you. Your appearance is never shown directly, but your style of dress is more feminine, like references to wearing skirts and make-up.
Content warning:
Jackknife contains depictions of blood, death, stalking, manipulation, and predation. This game explores mature subject matter intended for adult audiences. Minor sexual themes, but no explicit graphic sex is depicted.
Future Plans:
I’ve had this concept for a few years now, but I took the opportunity this year to practice branching paths in a visual novel in a way I haven’t before. I do have some future ideas for this game, but I wouldn’t call it a demo, as I don’t currently plan to finish it , it was more of a writing exercise. However, if there’s enough interest, I might continue it!
For now, feel free to check out my other games. I’m planning to release a remake of Monster Sweethearts this month (hopefully, but we all know how life can be). If you’ve played it before, look forward to that!
In general, thank you so much for your support and for taking the time to play. Thanks!
| Updated | 18 days ago |
| Status | Prototype |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Rating | Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars (19 total ratings) |
| Author | llonelly |
| Genre | Visual Novel |
| Made with | Ren'Py, Clip Studio Paint |
| Tags | Horror, Lesbian, Yuri |
| Average session | About a half-hour |
| Languages | English |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
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this game is acc so good oh my geez. it would be sick if you continued it :>
loved this soooo much
I'm going to start by saying that this game has fascinated me in every possible way. The story is intriguing, both the character design and the arstyle are sublime, the music chosen for each situation, the backgrounds... absolutely everything is amazing.
Llonelly, if you read this, please, finish this work of art! Honestly, very few games have made me feel what this one has. Great job!!! <3
Just read that you don't plan on finishing this game but I really think you should!! It was so great to play and very intriguing. Please finish it I'd love to play it!
Been low key obsessed with your games since Monster Sweethearts and I was devastated and a little worried when Cryptid Courting was seemingly wiped from the internet. I'm glad to see that you're working on something new, and the demo was insane! Very cool atmosphere and even from the little we get to see of the characters, the writing and characters are very intriguing. Can't wait to see how the full game pans out!
thank you! I hope to be able to share more projects with you ˃ 𖥦 ˂
Truly a blast! I was honestly in disbelief when I saw the email lol. As a big fan of Monster Sweethearts, I was hyped for another visual novel to obsess over. And it's got another butch character, I am always happy to see more butches everywhere. I do hope we get to see more of this story, I am dying to know more, (blood)thirsty if you will..
Hehe I’m happy you enjoyed it! ´ཀ`
i want her so bad, i will stay in the truck, i dont see any red flag, matter of fact, im blind in my left eye and 43% blind in my right eye.
(っ҂ཀ•)っ ah im blind!
This is so good, the art style, the vibes. Everything is so beautiful.The music carries the mood on it. This is genuinely lovely. You've grown so much as an artist since Monster Sweetheart. This is genuinely beautiful.
thank you! I’m glad you liked it.ᢉ𐭩
Awesome game, really enjoyed myself after seeing what I presume was the entire game after a quick binge tonight, attempting to get all the 'endings'. Gonna drop some of my general thoughts on the game below <3
I wish the protagonist had a default name, just something small I'd prefer over the purely custom names so we can have a name to refer to this character past just "Jackknife Protagonist"
Artstyle is insanely gorgeous and unique, Jackie is down right beautiful and it's really cool to see a body type you don't normally see in sapphic media. Huge difference from the dev's previous games but it does the game a huge favour in setting the unique atmosphere this game sets. Music choice was absolutely gorgeous as well, love it, both add to a much higher quality feel I wasn't particularly expecting.
The writing is insanely good, both individual dialogue and overall plot. It's a lot more refined than Llonelly's previous work, which would make sense given it's been like 6 years since Monster Sweethearts. The occasional classic misspells are still here and I'd have it no other way, the slight spelling errors have always been something I've liked from Llonelly's game for whatever reason, reminds me what I'm playing was made by a real human being I suppose?
The horrror elements were done pretty well here, and from someone who's favourite horror scenes were the stalking ones from Monster Sweethearts I'm glad to see aspects of that return. Although horror doesn't really do it for me and isn't really why I like Llonelly's games, it's the characters and romance primarily, like I'm here to see a pretty lady make out with a giant fish monster first and foremost gawddawnit /s
Speaking of characters, wish we got to see Jackie's face eventually although I get the game does leave on a cliff hanger. Overall she's a fun character, although coming from me who adores Cecil and Victoria that probably isn't a shocker.
Also slight spoiler but the biker getting 'killed' 20 seconds after their introduction by being run over by a random truck made me break into laughter when it probably shouldn't have.
Anyways if you read this Llonelly, thank you for making this game, all your previous game and any more to come <3 I adore them all
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I never thought I'd find a serial killer so adorable yet here I am 😂 <3
My heart deadass skipped a beat seeing this while driving. So excited to see how this game turns out and it's been amazing seeing how your art has evolved since MS. Can't wait to play this later tonight 🫶
Can’t wait to try this out when I get the chance!