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Hey Hey Blerdy Tribe! We made it through the first month of 2025 and I don’t know about you all, but this year is off to an interesting start… Thankfully there have been some really awesome game releases and announcements to temper some of the crappier stuff going on in…
Hydrangea is a yandere psychological horror visual novel developed by Meiri Games. A romance/psychological horror visual novel inspired by the Hanahaki disease trope. Immerse yourself in a romance with a sweetheart you can customize. But beware, as affection turns to obsession, the petals of love may suffocate. Game Details
Snowkissed Romance is a nostalgic winter love story featuring addictive stat-building gameplay inspired by genre-defining otome games. Set in a charming ski resort in a mystical Northern Japanese town, the game takes place during your final winter break before college. What starts as a relaxing holiday soon becomes an emotional…
Indie developers Lovely Inc.—the team behind office romance, My Love for You is Evermore—just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their nostalgic, 90’s shoujo inspired otome, Snowkissed Romance.
Threads of You: Beyond the Bay is a slice-of-life, summertime themed visual novel developed by Lavendeer Studios.
Nochi Studios is at it again with yet another Kickstarter campaign! This time around the studio is raising funds for their upcoming dark romance visual novel, Love Cult. Inspired by popular roguelike game, Cult of the Lamb, Love Cult promises to be a unique new story from the publisher. The…
3 Seasons is a modern fantasy indie otome developed by Hamilton Hour for Otome Jam 2022. Job hunting can be daunting, and after a slew of rejections Ivy is open to anything. When a super sketchy job opportunity falls into her lap, she figures there’s nothing to lose… or so…
Craving more time with the Grim Reaper? Well, you’re in luck! Two and a Half Studios just dropped the much anticipated DLC for their super popular supernatural romance chat-sim, A Date with Death! The new DLC, Beyond the Bet adds more days, more art, and even more endings!
Let your fandom flag fly in LaoO Studio’s fandom simulator Sensei! I Like You So Much! now available on early access on Steam!
This game is HILARIOUS! High Times is a cross between Scott Pilgrim and Coffee Talk, delivering lots of laughs and heart!
Hydrangea is a yandere psychological horror visual novel inspired by the Hanahaki Disease fanfic trope. Your sweetheart fell ill with a mysterious illness.
Indie developer, (Blank) House just launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming slice-of-life, college themed visual novel, Keyframes. Keyframes is an amare visual novel that begins during the player’s second year of college. No one said adulthood was easy. Learn about the person you are, alongside your friends—both old and new. An…
Dark Fantasy Romance Visual Novel, Keepers of Astraela is now live on Steam. Inspired by the book ‘Vision‘ by Wrenna Stone, Astraela follows a writer whose characters come to life. Join Eva as she fights against forces of Darkness, flirts with a fiery man, and consumes all the coffee she…
Descend under a mountain to the marketplace below, where everything has a price. Meet the four men who can each give you what you need, but beware: they have their own hidden motives and uses for you. OBSCURA is a dark fantasy romance VN that asks how far you’ll go…
Today marks the release of Date Z, a captivating high school romance visual novel set amidst a zombie apocalypse! Now available on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox. Step into a world where every decision can mean the difference between life and death… As a transfer student, your challenge is to navigate…
Indie developer, Ravenstar Games just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming dark fantasy romance visual novel, Lost in Limbo. Face the nightmares of your childhood and unveil the truth behind your summoning to the realm of Limbo. Fight your way back home with the help of seven deities sworn…
Thanks to the awesome folks at Ravenstar Games I had the chance to check out their upcoming dark fantasy romance visual novel, Lost in Limbo—and it is amazing! I streamed the entire demo over on my Twitch channel last week and I was impressed with the quality visuals, in depth…
We Dig Games to release the Mass Creation developed Date Z, a captivating high school romance visual novel set amidst a zombie apocalypse on August 30th on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox (Switch release pending). Step into a world where every decision can mean the difference between life and death… As…
Hey Blerdy Tribe! I had the chance to chat with Tanya and Emily of the indies studio, Best Laid Plans–the team behind the upcoming isekai villainess otome, Save the Villainess! The team gives the goods on their debut title and what it’s like being an indie game developer in the latest…
If you liked the otome game Cupid Parasite, but prefer the more intimate interactions of a chat sim like Blooming Panic, then I have just the game for you! Indie developer Peachieevee released the demo for their chat sim romance game, Cupid’s Chatroom for Otome Jam 2024. A mysterious program…
Some of y’all like a little spice with your romance and I can respect that. Yandere characters tend to elicit a different kind of doki dokis compared to most potential partners. (Terror… it’s called terror.) And while their methods may be questionable, there is no devotion like the love of…
Do you like gothic horror? Have you ever wanted to smash Dracula? Well, I have the game for you! Indie developer Fine Feathered Fiends recently released the demo for their upcoming romantic horror visual novel, Draculesti, which is inspired by the Bram Stoker novel. A job gone wrong traps lawyer…
Dearest gentle reader, another season of Netflix’s hit Regency drama Bridgerton has come and gone. As the Ton retires to their country estates for a bit of rest from the balls and drama of the season, the rest of us are left to wait for the next installment of the…
There’s just one week left to support the new Kickstarter campaign for the LGBT-friendly cozy sci-fi cooking/dating sim, Love at the Milky Way Diner. Developed by Clumsy Cat Studios, this is a story about making friends, finding love, and running a diner in deep space. There is currently a demo…
Indie studio, Fine Feathered Fiends just released the demo for their Dracula inspired romantic horror visual novel, Drăculești on PC. Drăculești is a villain-focused reimagining of the classic novel Dracula that shines a light on the shadowy figures of Renfield, Dracula’s Brides, and Dracula himself. Be enthralled by the residents of Castle Dracula,…
Once again Steam is coming for our coin with their annual Steam Summer Sale! No wallet is safe with all these deals. As a shameless enabler, I’m here to help empty those pockets with this guide of the boys love games currently discounted during the sale. What better way to…
Once again Steam is coming for our coin with their annual Steam Summer Sale! No wallet is safe with all these deals. As a shameless enabler, I’m here to help empty those pockets with this guide of the otome games currently discounted during the sale. What better way to spend…
Grand rising on this most glorious Black History Month! Here on Blerdy Otome I celebrate diverse stories and characters all year, but throughout the month of February I want to go extra hard for games featuring Black and brown experiences! While scrolling through Tumblr (remember that?) I stumbled upon Kabus…
Spooky season is still in full swing, so I’ve been playing some creepy games over on Twitch and boy did I find a good one. From brain eating parasites that wanna wife you up and now your beautiful girlfriend is burying you alive… it’s been an interesting time all around.…
Hey Hey Blerdy Tribe, I’m back with another Behind the Games post! For those of you just joining the party, Behind the Games is a segment where I interview the folks ‘behind the games’ I review. Giving you guys a chance to get to know the developers and publishers that spend so much time…
