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Do you like naked cat boys? Well I have some exciting news from indie developer, Cats on a Lilypad Studios! After years in development, the team released their modern fantasy boys love visual novel, The Inn Between on Steam Early Access. While this isn’t the full release, it is a…
I caught a bug from Anime NYC, so I spent all of last week laid out, which has me even further behind on this roundup (sorry). But, I am fully recovered and back to editing! Most of this week’s videos are playthroughs of micro-visual novels from O2A2 showcase! These bite-sized…
In otome games romance is literally the main goal, but in the Japanese indie otome game, Can I Not Fall for Idols? the goal is to not fall in love?! You’ve become the manager of a brand-new idol group—only to find yourself drowning in romance flags from the start! Love…
Exciting otome news from Japanese publisher, Voltage Inc. The third installment in the Court of Darkness series, Court of Darkness: Adoration’s Kiss is now available on the Nintendo Switch! Court of Darkness (Makai Ouji to Miwaku no Naitomea), launched in 2018 in Japan and celebrated its eighth anniversary in February…
Two years ago indie developer Great Gretuski launched their Cookies and Consoles Kickstarter campaign to fund Nintendo Switch ports of their otome titles, Love Spell: Written in the Stars and Peachleaf Valley: Seeds of Love. Well, it’s been a long road for the team but I am happy to report…
Fujin Fam we have another boys love story for you to dive into! Indie developer Ebi hime just released their slow burn, age-gap romance kinetic novel, A Studied Seduction. The story follows the relationship between a retired teacher and his former student as they navigate their reunion and work through…
Ballin’ on a budget? Check out these three indie games under $10 that are all fun and safe on your wallets!
Back in May Japanese game dev Viv announced on their socials that their psychological horror BL visual novel, This Game is Not Real had been pulled from Steam ahead of it’s release date despite garnering an impressive 24,000 wishlists. The rationale behind the decision being a generic “not meeting Steam’s…
DEVIL’S LIMINAL is a yuri horror visual novel inspired by Azores folklore and Goethe’s Faust, featuring a story about overcoming poverty and violence wrapped in a fantastical tale of alchemists and demons spanning 500 years.
Fujin fam we live! Yaoi Jesus has risen! While I was at Anime NYC the NU: Carnival team finally revealed the details of their collaboration with Japanese boys love publisher, Nitro Chiral, and y’all it’s Dramatical Murder! Yes, y’all read that right, the NU: Carnival x Dramatical Murder Collab is…
I am finally back home from Anime NYC and your girl is tired, but satisfied! I had so much fun chatting with fellow fans and of course, popping into panels and events. Quite a few publishers dropped made their way to New York to share some pretty big release announcements…
If you have been eagerly awaiting the release of the dark fantasy romance, Touchstarved, I am happy to say our wait is almost at an end! Red Spring Studio announced that the team is targeting a tentative Spring 2027 release for the full game. Initially announced back in 2022, Touchstarved…
Fujin Fam! We have some gaming news, publisher Dramatic Create announced that they will be releasing a Switch port of Adelta’s mystery boys love game, Ooe.
Over RequiemZ is a dark fantasy retelling done right, delivering the perfect blend of homage and original storytelling to create a truly unique experience. Don’t wait for a tornado to whisk you off to Oz, pick up Over RequiemZ for yourself when it drops on the Switch on August 20th!
It’s a new week and I am once again behind with these ICYMI roundups. In my defense, I went outside for a bit to hang out at Otakon 2026! Met up with friends and sat in on some amazing panels too. And in about a week I will be traveling…
Shueisha Games and iMel announced the visual novel adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa’s critically acclaimed mystery novel, Seasons of Books and Keys for Nintendo Switch and Steam. Currently set to release Winter 2026, the game will adapt the first volume of the Toshoiin series, with a brand new episode, “Vintage Strange…
Otome Fam! We have some exciting news from Idea Factory International! 9 R.I.P. sequel will be releasing on October 27, 2026! The sequel will feature 9 full routes, including direct continuations of the previous Heavenly and Godly Endings from 9 R.I.P. Additionally, the sequel introduces new sub characters and bonus content that can be unlocked as fans navigate…
Enter a magical world of mystery, magic, and Fae, in Alaris, a supernatural fantasy amare visual novel developed by Crescence Studio. Take on the role of a Healer who finds themself at the center of a global crisis, uncover the secrets of a long forgotten conflict between humans, dragons, and…
Fujin Fam, where are y’all at?! I have some BL gaming news! Have you been tired of the angsty dark boys love games? Well, indie developer/artist, Tomotoad launched a crowdfunding campaign for their upcoming slice-of-life boys love visual novel, The End of the World Club. This cute coming of age…
Hey hey! While reviews have been a bit slow, I have been playing games over on Twitch and y’all there are some truly amazing indie games out there. I managed to sit down and do some actual editing (yay), so there are some new uploads to YouTube. This week I…
Indie studio Crescence Studio announced the full release of their supernatural fantasy amare visual novel, Alaris! The project launched on Steam early access in September 2025 with four of the six completed routes (Kayn, Druk, Fenir, and Etza). Now players can experience all of the six, including the much anticipated…
Otome fam, sins of KALEIDO, the latest entry in the Witch Chronicles series, is now available digitally on the Nintendo Switch for $49.99 USD. The Witch Chronicles began in 2022 with the release of the dark fantasy otome, even if TEMPEST. Directed and written by Ayane Ushio, the creative force…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a YouTube channel! I mostly upload playthroughs of games I’ve played on stream, with the occasional video review sprinkled in. I’m finally caught up with these, so here are three new uploads that went up recently! My Wish to You…
MangaGamer is coming through for the Fujin Fam again with another BL announcement! The publisher announced the localization of latest title from parade, developers of NO, THANK YOU!!!, Room No. 9, and Lkyt.: Lesson. It’s another dark BL story in the vein of Room No.9 focusing intensely on two characters. About Lesson On a chilly, rainy…
Publisher Aksys Games had some news for the otome girlies this weekend at Anime Expo! During their panel on Day 2 of the con, they announced the localization of Illusion of Itehari -trail-, sequel to the popular steampunk fantasy otome, Illusion of Itehari! While there isn’t an official release date…
Publisher Aksys Games had some news for the otome girlies this weekend at Anime Expo! During their panel on Day 2 of the con, they announced the localization of Olympia Soiree -Catharsis-, sequel to the popular fantasy otome, Olympia Soiree! While there isn’t an official release date just yet, the…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a YouTube channel! I mostly upload playthroughs of games I’ve played on stream, with the occasional video review sprinkled in. I’m a bit behind with these so here are three new uploads that went up recently! So, let’s get to…
Love and Deepspace has been dominating the mobile otome market since it launched in 2024. Few otome games have had the community in a chokehold the way LADS has, and I don’t really see it being dethroned anytime soon (especially after the hype around the newest love interest, Valko). But,…
We have some otome news from Idea Factory Intl! The otome visual novel, Cupid Parasite, is coming to Steam® on September 22, 2026! Originally released on Nintendo Switch™, this romantic comedy will be Idea Factory International’s first otome release on Steam since 2018. The Steam version will include English language formats and will be available in North American and European…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a YouTube channel! I mostly upload playthroughs of games I’ve played on stream, with the occasional video review sprinkled in. I’m a bit behind with these so here are four new uploads that went up recently! So, let’s get to…
