CLANNAD
CLANNAD is a Japanese visual novel by Key about Tomoya Okazaki, Nagisa Furukawa and the relationships in a small town. Choices branch the story into several character routes and later unlock the After Story. Originally released for Windows in 2004, the game was ported to numerous consoles and mobile devices.
- Developer
- Key, VisualArts
- Publisher
- Sekai Project
- Genre
- Visual Novel
- Game modes
- Singleplayer
- Game series
- CLANNAD
- Also known as
- Clannad
- Steam user reviews
- 98 % positive · 11,011 reviews
- At Steam
- View store page
On this page 13 sections
What is CLANNAD?
CLANNAD is a Japanese visual novel about family, friendship and growing up. The student Tomoya Okazaki meets Nagisa Furukawa on his way to school and helps her revive the theatre club. Choices branch the story into different character paths.
Updated 21.10.2026
Sources
- Sekai Project – Spielbeschreibung sekaiproject.com
Release
CLANNAD was released in Japan for Windows on April 28, 2004. The international English-language PC version followed on Steam in November 2015. The Nintendo Switch version was released on July 4, 2019. In between, several ports came out for PlayStation, Xbox and Android.
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PC
Source
- Key – Erstveröffentlichung key.visualarts.co.jp
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PS2
Source
- PROTOTYPE – frühere Konsolenfassungen prot.co.jp
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Xbox 360
Source
- PROTOTYPE – Xbox 360 prot.co.jp
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PSP
Source
- PROTOTYPE – PSP-Fassung prot.co.jp
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PS3
Source
- PROTOTYPE – PS3-Fassung prot.co.jp
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Android
Source
- PROTOTYPE – Android prot.co.jp
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PS Vita
Source
- PROTOTYPE – PS Vita prot.co.jp
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PC
The English PC version is released on Steam.
Source
- Sekai Project – englische PC-Version sekaiproject.com
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PS4
Source
- PROTOTYPE – PlayStation 4 prot.co.jp
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Switch
Source
- Nintendo – Switch-Start nintendo.com
Updated 21.10.2026
Sources
- Key – CLANNAD-Fassungen key.visualarts.co.jp
- Sekai Project – PC-Veröffentlichung sekaiproject.com
- Nintendo – Switch-Veröffentlichung nintendo.com
Platforms
CLANNAD was released natively for Windows PC, PlayStation 2, PSP, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Android, PS Vita, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The versions differ in screen resolution, languages and controls.
On Nintendo Switch 2, the original Switch version works via backward compatibility. This does not come with a dedicated Switch 2 version.
Updated 21.10.2026
Sources
- PROTOTYPE – Plattformgeschichte prot.co.jp
- Nintendo – Switch nintendo.com
Gameplay
In CLANNAD, you play by reading dialogue and making choices. The student Tomoya Okazaki meets various people in his hometown. His answers lead to different stories and endings. The After Story, unlocked later, focuses on family and life together.
Updated 21.10.2026
Sources
- PROTOTYPE – Spielprinzip prot.co.jp
Trailer
DLCs and expansions
CLANNAD Side Stories tells standalone bonus stories about familiar characters. The English-language PC version of this collection was released on June 2, 2016. Tomoyo After is also a separate release. Both titles expand the story world but are not part of the main game's story paths.
Updated 21.10.2026
Sources
- Steam – Side Stories store.steampowered.com
System requirements
The Steam version requires at least 1 GB RAM and 7 GB storage. A processor at 1.2 GHz and DirectX 9.0c are also listed. For display at 1280 × 960 pixels, Steam recommends 2 GB RAM. The Steam client requires Windows 10 or later.
The details apply to PC.
Minimum
- Operating system
- Windows Vista or higher
- Processor
- 1.2Ghz
- RAM
- 1 GB RAM
- Graphics
- 640x480
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Storage
- 7 GB available storage
- Sound card
- DirectSound-compatible sound card
Recommended
- Operating system
- Windows 7/8.1/10
- Processor
- 1.2Ghz
- RAM
- 2 GB RAM
- Graphics
- 1280x960
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Storage
- 7 GB available storage
- Sound card
- DirectSound-compatible sound card
Developer details on Steam
Updated 21.10.2026
Sources
- Steam store.steampowered.com
- Steam – Anforderungen store.steampowered.com
The main characters
Tomoya and Nagisa are at the centre of CLANNAD. Nagisa wants to revive the theatre club at her school. Other important characters include Kyō Fujibayashi, Kotomi Ichinose, Tomoyo Sakagami and Fūko Ibuki. Each of their stories explores their own relationships and conflicts.
Updated 21.10.2026
Sources
- PROTOTYPE – Figuren prot.co.jp
Languages and voices
The international PC version offers English and Simplified Chinese text with Japanese voice acting. On PlayStation 4 and Switch, you can choose English or Japanese on-screen text. An English glossary called Dangopedia explains Japanese cultural terms. The console versions have voice acting for almost all characters except Tomoya.
Updated 21.10.2026
Sources
- PROTOTYPE – Sprachen prot.co.jp
- Steam – Sprachunterstützung store.steampowered.com
Reading and controls
On Nintendo Switch, CLANNAD supports controls via touchscreen or with a single Joy-Con. Dialogue can be skipped or rewound. The Switch version also offers handheld, tabletop and TV modes, as well as surround sound with compatible hardware.
Updated 21.10.2026
Sources
- Nintendo – Steuerung nintendo.com
Similar games
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Game series
CLANNAD was developed by Key, a brand of VisualArts. Jun Maeda, Kai and Yūichi Suzumoto are among the writers. Itaru Hinoue drew the characters, and the music was composed by Jun Maeda, Shinji Orito and Magome Togoshi, among others. The international PC version was published by Sekai Project, and several console versions came from PROTOTYPE.
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Updated 21.10.2026
Sources
- PROTOTYPE – Mitwirkende prot.co.jp
