Happy Yaoi Day! That’s right, it’s August 1st, a day of celebration for boys’ love fans, but what makes this day special.
Well, August 1st is celebrated as Yaoi Day because when you write “801“ in Japanese, it can be read as “yaoi”. The 8 can be read as “ya” (や) in the Japanese number “8”, when read as ‘yattsu’ (八つ). The 0 can be read as the western letter “O.” And the 1 can be read as “I” (い). Together that makes Y-A-O-I!!
Well for fujoshi, fudanshi, and fujin it is a day to celebrate our love all things BL! Since I focus on games, I’m going to spotlight some BL games y’all need to play! Like ASAP!
Cooking with Belmont
- Spice Level: 🌶 (1 out of 5) | Wholesome Level: 💜💜💜💜💜 (5 out of 5)
- Developer: Bob
- Price: Free to play
- Safe for Work
Assassin for hire, Merritt cooks dinner with his disaster chef boyfriend Belmont in this hilariously wholesome boys love visual novel, Cooking with Belmont! From burning water to “accidentally” slipping a little poison in the desert, follow Merritt and Belmont as they attempt to cook dinner for their friend’s birthday celebration. Bad cooking is a given, but maybe all the kitchen mishaps will bring Merritt and Belmont closer together?!
The Symbiant
- Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 (5 out of 5) | Wholesome Level: 💜💜💜💜💜 (5 out of 5)
- Developer: HeartCore Dev
- Price: $20.00 USD
- Safe for Work | Not Safe for Work (Gloriously uncensored)
Who would’ve thought a game about getting frisky with a tentacle alien would be so wholesome?! Follow Danya as he transports the handsome and mysterious alien, Brahve across the galaxy. There’s an instant attraction between Danya and Brahve, but when Danya notices strange noises from Brahve’s room, he gets curious about what secrets his passenger might be hiding. Spoiler alert: It involves getting intimately acquainted with Brahve and a certain tentacled “friend” of his.
Dear Monster
- Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 (5 out of 5) | Wholesome Level: 💜 (1 out of 5)
- Developer: Y Press Games
- Price: $29.99
- Not Safe for Work (Gloriously uncensored)
Y Press Games always has you covered with the smut and trust, their fantasy boys love Dear Monster more than delivers. Have you ever wanted to romance a unicorn? An orc? Well, ask and you shall receive! College grad, Allen finds his normal life turned upside-down when he is locked in a mansion with a harem of hot otherworldly beings. To find out the truth behind his predicament, he will need to bond with one of the monstrous hotties… Will Allen escape the magical mansion or will he choose to stay and bone down his new magical companions?
Doki Doki Dollmaker
- Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶 (3 out of 5) | Wholesome Level: 💜💜💜💜💜 (5 out of 5)
- Developer: Karitsa
- Price: $20.00 USD
- Safe for Work with optional Not Safe for Work Epilogue
Doki Doki Dollmaker is such a feel good boys love game! Fall in love with Lyle and his adorable dolls in this topsy-turvy fantasy visual novel. After the death of his parents, Lyle is forced to start over with his older brother in a new town. To help him cope with the changes in his life, Lyle makes five dolls. But, he gets more than he bargained for when the dolls come to life?! Be immersed in this heartfelt tale of love and discover what it means to find yourself, no matter who, or what, is willing to lend a hand!
Slow Damage
- Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 (5 out of 5) | Trauma Level: ☠☠☠☠☠ (5 out of 5)
- Developer: Nitro+chiral | Publisher: JAST BLUE
- Price: $24.99 USD
- Not Safe for Work (Gloriously uncensored)
I will admit that this game might not be for everyone, the vore alone was rough, even for me and the story touches on some heavy themes (pay attention to those content warnings). BUT, that said, Slow Damage is a good game! It’s a ride, but one you don’t wanna miss. Eccentric artist, Towa lives life on the edge, seeking out subjects with extreme desires with the intent of redering their inner darkness on the canvas. But in exposing the truths of those around him, Towa may have uncovered more than he bargained for…
My Nemesis and Hero
- Spice Level: 🌶 (1 out of 5) | Wholesome Level: 💜💜💜💜💜 (5 out of 5)
- Developer: ChaniMK
- Price: $4.99 USD
- Safe for Work
ChaniMK has a slew of hilarious and wholesome boys love games available, so it was hard picking just one for this list. But, of all their titles, high school rom-com, My Nemesis and Hero has to be my favorite of the bunch! Join Kai, the super dense MC, in his daily life as he slowly figures out that his childhood friends might have a crush on him. One sweet and one spicy, which will ultimately win his heart… Does Gavin even have to choose? If you’re looking for something chill, with no drama, then give this super cute game a play. Also for those of you who can’t choose between the two LIs, you can end up with both Gavin and Percy in a super fun, poly end!
Just Kiss Him Already!
- Spice Level: 🌶 (1 out of 5) | Wholesome Level: 💜💜💜💜💜 (5 out of 5)
- Developer: Ekkoberry
- Price: Name Your Own Price
- Safe for Work
Just Kiss Him Already! is just a cute fluffy high school love story about two adorable idiots that need a little push from their friends to make a love connection. Warning, this game contains intense cuteness~ Short and sweet, this is a must play for anyone looking for something sugary to sink their teeth into!
Entangled Hearts
- Spice Level: 🌶 (1 out of 5) | Wholesome Level: 💜💜💜💜💜 (5 out of 5)
- Developer: Sayumi101
- Price: Free to play
- Safe for Work
A cute slow burn romance between a soft boi and an angy boi—hilarity ensues. Cursed since birth, Cas sets out to find a cure for his affliction. On his journey strikes up an unlikely friendship with Damian, a surly mercenary that’ll do anything for a bit of coin and a cute fairy. Can Cas an his companions find a way to break his curse and what about his growing relationship with Damian?
Lkyt
- Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 (5 out of 5) | Wholesome Level: 💜💜💜 (3 out of 5) | Trauma Level: ☠☠☠☠ (4 out of 5)
- Developer: Parade | Publisher: MangaGamer
- Price: $44.99 USD
- Not Safe for Work (Uncensored!!)
A dark fantasy boys love epic with a healthy sprinkle of drama and angst from the folks that brought us No Thank You!!! and Room No 9. Follow soldier Tasuku as he fights with his comrades to save the world from the end of the world. There’s nothing like a little danger to get the blood pumping, and Tasuku and his companions get into some hanky panky. Lkyt does not pull its punches in this emotional and bittersweet story, that still manages to be hopeful.
Lay It Bare
- Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 (5 out of 5) | Wholesome Level: 💜💜💜💜(4 out of 5)
- Developer: Selamat Pagi Abang!
- Price: Free to play
- Not Safe for Work
A light-hearted kinetic novel ft. Grumpy Idiot x Smiley Idiot. College students Taiyou and Rui have been in a long-distance relationship for a while now. While they’ve found and arrangement that works for both of them, this time, however, there’s something strange about Taiyou… Lay It Bare is the perfect balance between wholesome and sweet!
What Happened the Night Before
- Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 (5 out of 5) | Wholesome Level: 💜💜💜💜💜 (5 out of 5)
- Developer: Ebi-hime
- Price: Name Your own Price
- Not Safe For Work
Ebi-hime brings us another emotional tale of two childhood friends navigating their changing lives and the effect that has on their relationship. Not all friendships stand the test of time and for Noah and Mikage, it might be too late to salvage the bond they once shared. What Happened Last Night is a kinetic novel, so there aren’t any choices, but Ebi-hime’s masterful storytelling is more than enough to keep you invested in this emotional tale.
Tattoos and Tulips
- Spice Level: 🌶🌶 (2 out of 5) | Wholesome Level: 💜💜💜💜 (4 out of 5)
- Developer: Meant to Bee Studios
- Price: Free to play
- Safe for Work
Do you like abs? Flowers? Awkward dorks falling in love? Well, Meant to Bee Studio’s Tattoos and Tulips is perfect for you! A slice of life boys love about the budding (no pun intended) relationship between Chrys, a grumpy florist and Shay, a friendly (HOT) tattoo artist. This game is a wild ride! It’s a bit rough in some places, but the fantastic characters, and snappy, fun writing makes this game one of my new favorite boys love releases. Also… LOOK AT THE ABS ON SHAY! I would do almost anything for those abs!
Gachi Natsu
- Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 (5 out of 5) | Wholesome Level: 💜 (1 out of 5)
- Developer: SKSK団
- Price: $25.00 USD
- Not Safe for Work (Light censoring; pixel mosaic)
Okay, I just discovered this game yesterday and it’s fantastic. It’s straight up porn with the thinnest of plots and I respect the game for keeping it real! Ryota fails his college entrance exam so his mom gets him a live in tutor to help him prep for his retake exam. Only the tutor is a cock-loving himbo and he wants to educate Ryota both in the classroom and the bedroom. That’s it. That’s the plot. Kinky sex with a hot buff tutor. Full Japanese voice acting, giant pixelated peens and a lot of raunchy summer fun! What’s not to love?
Get your BL fix with these great games!
If you’ve been looking to get into some BL games, definitely consider giving these games a play! From slice of life fluff to hardcore smut, you’ll find something to suit your tastes on this list. So go, forth and explore the wonderful world of boys love gaming!
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