Rakka: Wake 01 - Soot

26.04.2026

Genre: Role-playing (RPG) Indie Visual Novel

A visual novel paired with point-and-click elements, Rakka distinguishes itself with its breadth of hand-drawn assets, detailed backgrounds, charming character art, and unique paper-cut style. Complimented by the art is the incredible original soundtrack; spearheaded by the minds behind The PMT, it oozes indie charm. Both serve in tandem, dragging the player into the character and dialogue driven world of Rakka. Think you can make it to its thrilling conclusion?

London, 1993. Rakka works as a disillusioned office employee, navigating the monotony of corporate life. When she stumbles upon a mysterious code hidden in a care package from her job, her world begins to quickly unravel. Alongside her roommates—Sascha, Björn, and Kev—Rakka's life takes a sharp turn from mundane to mayhem, facing unsettling phone calls, mysterious black cars, and a break-in. Are they being watched? Entwined in a dangerous conspiracy, the roommates weigh their options, and when Björn reveals he’s figured out the code, a decision is made. As you guide Rakka and her friends through this narrative, you'll uncover not just the answers to the mystery, but also explore the depths of their friendships. How far will they go for each other? And just who’s on the other end of the line? Follow these friends down their dead-end lives as they piece it all together, and they might just make it out the other side, with any luck.