Stealth Action Love is Madness
YandereSimulator
"He doesn't know it yet, but we are perfectly meant to be. Anyone who glances at him, smiles at him, or breathes near him… must be eliminated."
"He doesn't know it yet, but we are perfectly meant to be. Anyone who glances at him, smiles at him, or breathes near him… must be eliminated."
Yandere Simulator is the crown jewel of Yandere Games—a stealth action experience that immerses you in the role of Ayano Aishi, a high school girl utterly obsessed with a boy. Her devotion is absolute, and she will eliminate any girl who shows even the slightest interest in her "Senpai".
Step into the shadows, stalk your rivals, and eliminate anyone who dares to stand between you and your one true love. The choice is yours, but the goal is always the same: ensure he belongs only to you.
Each week brings a new rival, giving you just five days to remove them before they can confess their love. Leave no trace behind in this dark, obsessive stealth experience—only on Yandere Games.
Movement
WASD — Move | Shift — Run | Ctrl — Crouch | Space — Jump
Actions
E — Interact | F — Attack | Q — Drop weapon | R — Pick up item
Info & Menu
Tab — Student info | 1-4 — Change persona | Esc — Pause
Camera
Right Mouse — Rotate camera | Scroll — Zoom
Controls can be customized in the settings menu. Some easter eggs have special controls!
Yandere Simulator is natively Windows only, but Mac users can easily play it using the following free tools. Please select a method based on your Mac model:
🍎 For Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)
Whisky
The friendliest graphical wrapper for Apple's Game Porting Toolkit. Download, drop the game in, and play—no terminal required. getwhisky.app
Sikarugir
An actively maintained, open-source alternative tailored for macOS Sequoia and newer. Install via Homebrew using your terminal:brew install --cask --no-quarantine Sikarugir-App/sikarugir/sikarugir
💻 For Intel Macs (or Maximum Compatibility)
VMware Fusion Pro
Now completely free for personal use! It runs a full Windows desktop virtual machine, offering the best guarantee that the game will run smoothly without translation glitches. vmware.com
Porting Kit
A great choice for Intel Macs. It features a wizard-style automated installer that handles all Windows dependencies for you. portingkit.com
💡 Performance Tip
If you are using Whisky or Sikarugir, be sure to enable D3DMetal (instead of DXVK) in your bottle's settings. This ensures the game's lighting and graphics render flawlessly.
What started in April 2014 as a simple prototype has steadily evolved into a deeply ambitious and complex stealth game.
Throughout its rich history, the game has received numerous substantial updates, transforming its core mechanics. Key milestones include the implementation of advanced rival elimination methods, highly detailed student routines, intricate club dynamics, and a fully realized reputation system.
One of the most massive additions was the critically acclaimed 1980s Mode—a complete prequel campaign featuring 10 unique rivals, a VHS aesthetic, and an expanded Yakuza storyline that drastically enriched the game's deep lore.
Now, over a decade into its journey, the game continues to flourish. The community's passion drives ongoing development, bringing polished animations, enhanced environments, and relentless updates as we move forward into 2026 and beyond.
Still in active development—the journey continues to grow.
Is this game free?
The debug builds are free to download. The final version may be paid.
When will it be finished?
There's no official release date. Development is ongoing with regular updates.
What platforms?
Currently Windows only. Mac/Linux support might come after release.
System requirements?
Minimum: Windows 7+, Intel Core i3 / AMD equivalent, 4 GB RAM, DirectX 11 GPU. Recommended: Windows 10+, Intel Core i5 or better, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1050 / RX 560 or better.
How to install?
Extract the ZIP to any folder and run: YandereSimulator.exe If Windows Defender flags it, add an exclusion—the builds are safe.
What is 1980s Mode?
A prequel campaign set 30 years before the main story. Play as Ryoba Aishi with 10 unique rivals, a retro VHS aesthetic, and an expanded Yakuza storyline. Widely considered the most polished part of the game.