Introduction and general info
Undertale Yellow is an unofficial, fan-made prequel to Undertale that players can download and play for free. It’s a turn-based RPG where choices matter: your decisions shape how the story unfolds. You control Clover, a new lead character who travels to Mount Ebott and descends into the Underground after hearing rumors about missing humans in that area. The world keeps the familiar setup from Undertale—humans are separated from monsters by a magical barrier, and monsters live below ground.
Story setup and exploration
Clover’s journey uncovers previously unseen locations and sheds light on long-hidden aspects of the human–monster relationship. The narrative blends lighthearted, witty writing with moments of mystery, introducing fresh personalities who expand the lore. As you progress, you’ll discover secrets and backstory elements that deepen the prequel’s connection to the original game.
Gameplay features and choices
- Soundtrack: more than 100 tracks, combining original compositions with reworked versions of familiar themes
- Player paths: three distinct narrative routes—Neutral, Pacifist, and Genocide—determined by how you approach encounters
- Puzzles and challenge: new brain-teasing rooms and situations that reward strategic thinking
- Combat and style: gameplay preserves the original’s focus on non-violent options and the core vanilla mechanics
Your interactions decide Clover’s relationships with other characters and the ultimate outcome of her quest, creating multiple endings and replay value.
Presentation: tone and audio
The project captures the charming, humorous dialogue and storytelling tone fans associate with Undertale, while adding a soundtrack that mixes fresh compositions and nostalgic remixes. Visually and narratively, it aims to feel familiar yet distinct—an homage that expands rather than copies.
Difficulty, compatibility, and stability
This fan prequel leans slightly more challenging than the original, and it contains a few narrative spoilers for players who haven’t experienced Undertale. Some users have reported occasional crashes, though these issues generally don’t prevent enjoying the game. For the best experience, playing the original Undertale first will help you appreciate many of the references and emotional beats.
Who will enjoy it
Undertale Yellow is ideal for players who loved Undertale and want more from that universe: new characters, added lore, and puzzles that test your planning and decision-making. Newcomers can still enjoy the game, but they may miss contextual nuances and callbacks that reward prior knowledge of the original.
Final thoughts
As an unofficial prologue, Undertale Yellow delivers a thoughtful, player-driven experience that preserves the spirit of the source material while offering fresh content. It’s worth checking out for fans eager to revisit Mount Ebott and explore what led up to the events of Undertale.
Technical
- Windows
- Free