The Witch’s Bakery Demo Now Available
It’s time to preheat the ovens and open your hearts: The Witch’s Bakery is welcoming players for the very first time with the launch of its playable demo ahead of Steam’s Next Fest. The cozy, emotion-driven bakery RPG from Sunny Lab, in partnership with Silver Lining Interactive, now offers a hands-on taste of its magical world, available today on PC…
How to Break Up with Your Yandere Boyfriend First Impressions Review – Why Would You Break Up With Soren?!
I’m forced to break-up with a perfectly good man, who cooks, caters to your every need, and will murder your enemies if you ask~ Soren is the total package! Last dinner with your soon-to-be-ex. What’s the worst that could happen? How to Break Up with Your Yandere Boyfriend is a yandere romance visual novel being…
Grief and Hot Boys?! – Spell Candle First Impressions Demo Review
Spell Candle is an immersive indie otome that blends the storytelling of a visual novel with a unique gameplay style that aims to raise awareness for mental health. This is the first title from Bulgarian indie developer Bottled Monster Ink. In the game, take on the role of a foreign correspondent turned investigator of magical…
Death & Faeology – Revamped Demo OUT NOW on Steam
Death & Faeology Demo receives major narrative and script overhaul, with two new endings and more! The updated demo of Death & Faeology, a murder mystery visual novel developed by Mushroomallow, is now available on Steam. In response to valuable feedback from the last demo launch, the team undertook a major narrative and script overhaul to enhance…
Political Intrigue, Mystery, and TWO Hot Princes! Fate’s Masquerade is an Indie Otome that You Should be Playing!
Looking for steamy romances with brooding and enigmatic princes? Then you’ll love Small Serenity Studio’s upcoming historical fantasy otome, Fate’s Masquerade! Unravel secrets, navigate court politics, and make choices that shape your destiny. Along the way, surrender to love so powerful it will change the fate of an empire. I had the chance to play…
Red Spring Studio Drops New Touchstarved Demo 2.0
Friends, we have news from Red Spring Studio about their hotly anticipated supernatural fantasy romance, Touchstarved! The team just released an updated demo that greatly expanded content including new exclusive character scenes, choices, and updated origin stories for the player character! About Touchstarved You were born cursed, with hands that twist the mind of any…
Super Cute and Wholesome Poly Romance VN – Pivot of Hearts Demo Video Playthrough
Pivot of Hearts is a non-monogamous romance visual novel with a simple card game built into it. It takes place in the city of São Paulo and tells the story of Wén Xiàn, a taiwanese-brazilian game developer who, after a long period of isolation, starts finding chances to open his heart again: he suddenly reconnects…
Friday the 13th but with Romance! – Bad Summer Demo Video Playthrough
Bad Summer is a psychological horror visual novel by S&J Games. An ordinary job takes a dark turn when camp counselor Jenny stumbles into a chilling mystery, while Detective Oliver Smith races against time to uncover the truth. Strange phone calls, eerie disappearances, and something watching from the trees. Camp Bear Ridge isn’t what it…
PQube Releases Bustafellows Season 2 Demo for Steam Next Fest
Exciting news Otome Lovers! PQube has released the demo for BUSTAFELLOWS Season 2 for Steam Next Fest! Now fans can check out the new story ahead of it’s release—later this year! The hit series BUSTAFELLOWS continues with an all-new season! Featuring the crime-solving gang you know and love, that trouble can’t help but follow. Uncover…
HeartCoreDev is Releasing The Symbiant II Demo March 3rd
Fujin Fam! We have even more news! Indie dev, HeartCoreDev is releasing the demo for a new story, The Symbiant II! This is a new story with a new cast set within the same world as the original The Symbiant game. The Symbiant II will feature three love interests and a polyamorous route! While The…
Detective Murder Mystery, Death & Faeology Demo Now Live on Steam
In a world where the fae-touched fall prey to a sinister killer, only a faeologist can uncover the truth. A dark academia murder mystery narrative game inspired by Strange Horticulture and the Ace Attorney series. Death & Faeology is set in New York city in the 1920s, incorporating mythical elements, such as faeries and their…
Yandere BL Visual Novel Fearbonding Demo is Now Live
Fearbonding is a Yandere x Demon BL Horror Visual Novel developed by indie studio, Night Asobu. Play as Hinata, a demon, and try to tame the deranged Kosuke. Will you get to satisfy your hunger for fear through your new hunting dog or will you be the one to get devoured? Game Details About Fearbonding…
The Inn Between Extended Demo is Live on Steam
Fujin Fam, we have some exciting news from the Australian based indie developer Cats on a Lilypad Studio and publisher Two and a Half Studios! The extended demo for their upcoming fantasy romance boys love visual novel, The Inn Between is now live on Steam! This updated demo features content up to chapter six of…
Usual June demo is now live on Steam through September 2nd
Hang out, fight monsters, and discover your town’s darkest secrets in Usual June, a third person action game about summer break and the end of the world. Developed by Finji, this is a combat-focused demo that will be available through September 2nd! About Usual June It was supposed to be a quiet summer break: working odd jobs,…
Lost in Limbo Demo Sneak Peek Review – Seducing Seven Sexy Gods
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 storytelling, immersive fantasy world, and…
Victorian Vampire Otome, Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea: Amaranthine Moon – Demo out Now
Crystal Game Works—developers of A Pinch of Magic and Enamored Risks—has announced a brand new otome game titled Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea: Amaranthine Moon, a standalone sequel to their previously released visual novel Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea. There is currently a short demo available on both itch.io and Steam. Game Details About…
Fields of Mistria Demo Review – A Cozy Nostalgic 90’s Inspired Farming Sim
Move over Stardew, there’s a new farming sim coming for your bag. Heavily inspired by 90’s anime and farm-sim RPGs, Fields of Mistria is a nostalgic game. Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic…
Oni Onsen BL Demo Review – Creating Steam with a Hunky Harem of Oni
Y Press Games is back with another steamy boys love game, and this one is extra unhinged. Oni Onsen is a visual novel set in feudal Japan and follow disgraced ronin Asano as he attempts to reclaim his family onsen, get revenge against the man who wronged him…. and fuck a harem of hunky oni.…
Shanghai Summer Demo Review – An Intriguing Mystery Adventure Visual Novel
A Summer’s Tale About “Regret” and “Redemption” Shanghai Summer is an adventure game developed by FUTU Studio and published by Astrolabe Games. Set in the millennium, our protagonist, Baichuan, goes through a series of “anomalies” over the length of twelve days. In his pursuit of the truth, he found that his hopes and regrets from…
Dual Chroma Demo Review
Indie studio, Galen Games recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming fantasy otome/RPG Dual Chroma and with it a demo! So of course I had to check it out! Journey alongside the Second Prince of the Galens Empire to unlock ancient secrets in this romantic fantasy adventure with a dark twist. Also fight alongside…
Touchstarved (Early Access) Demo Review
TOUCHSTARVED is a gothic horror romance visual novel and debut game from Red Spring Studio: a small indie team made up of veteran game developers from Riot Games, Nix Hydra, Bungie, and more. The game will be crowdfunded via Kickstarter on March 21, 2023 for release on PC and Mac. Game Details Story In TOUCHSTARVED, you…
The Crimson Flower that Divides Lunar Coupling First Impressions Review
The Crimson Flower that Divides: Lunar Coupling (Koezaru wa Akai Hana) was originally released in Japan as an 18+ otome, and later released as a slightly watered down version for the PS Vita a few years after that. The Crimson Flower that Divides: Lunar Coupling is a Switch port of those versions—and as is the…
Aeterna: Rubra Plena Demo Review – First Impressions
Aeterna: Rubra Plena is a magicpunk indie otome game developed by newbie indie studio, Quantum Velvet. The game is set in the world of Thealia, in a magicpunk universe with Persian undertones. You play a beautiful young noblewoman dealing with her current and past experiences while finding love. For their first project, Aeterna: Rubra Plena…
Eye Can See You (Otome Jam 2022) Review
Eye Can See You is an indie otome horror game that follows a girl with psychic abilities that allows her to see spirits. As she enters a new school, she finds spirits residing in her school and makes it her goal to help them fulfill their deeds. But there is evil lurking in the shadows…
Infinite Blue Demo – First Impressions
Indie studio Velvet Fox Games just dropped the demo for their instant messenger otome game, Infinite Blue. In the game, you as the player, along with six strangers, have a messenger app mysteriously downloaded onto your phones. In the course of 10 real-time days, you will have the opportunity to grow close to these strangers,…
Validate: Struggling Singles in Your Area – First Impressions
ValiDate: Struggling Singles in Your Area is a romantic visual novel about 13 adults in Jercy City navigating new relationships and the harsh realities that come alongside them. I’ve talked about this game a few times; Veritable Joy’s dedication to including authentic BIPOC and LGBTQ+ representation in Validate definitely caught my attention. So, I am…
Our Life: Now and Forever Demo – First Impressions
We all fell in love with GB Patch’s emotional and heartwarming visual novel, Our Life: Beginnings and Always now the team is back with a brand new game, Our Life: Now and Forever. Begin your life anew in this second installment to the lovingly nostalgic “Our Life” series. This time around, you and your mother…
Heart Sigil Elchemia Demo – First Impressions
Heart Sigil Elchemia is an upcoming fantasy indie otome game developed by ShibaList. Set within the same world as their Otome Jam submission Yrsa Major this brand new adventure takes players deeper into the world of Elesse, a place where alchemists and elemental beings live and work side by side. When strange occurrences threaten the…
Snail Story: Love Edition Demo – First Impressions
Snail Story: Love Edition is an upcoming visual novel developed by Squish Potato that let’s players date human/snail hybrids (yes you read that right snail people). Follow our heroine, Ms. Escargot, a snail person living in Shelltown as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she learns what it truly means to be a…
Indie Spotlight – Belle Automata
Hey Blerdy Tribe!! There’s a brand new Kickstarter campaign for the Jellyfish Parade’s latest title, Belle Automata that needs our support! Belle Automata is an upcoming sci-fi fantasy visual novel developed by Jellyfish Parade. This is the team’s most ambitious project to date following Aureve an android who finds her life turned upside-down when she is sold to a mysterious…
First Impressions: The Inn Between BL Demo Review
The Inn Between is an upcoming modern fantasy boys’ love visual novel developed by Australian based indie developer Cats on a Lilypad Studios. Drawing inspiration from Japanese mythology, The Inn Between tells the story of Myka Riley, a recent university graduate who finds himself drawn into a fantasy world that may have the answers he…
Indie Spotlight – Twin Coves
Hey Blerdy Tribe!! There’s a brand new Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming paranormal mystery visual novel Twin Coves from newbie indie team Wisteria Games, that I just had to share with you all! Twin Coves is a paranormal romance meets murder mystery set in the seaside town of Twin Coves. Step into the shoes of a…
First Impressions – Gilded Shadows Demo Review
Gilded Shadows is an upcoming cyberpunk fantasy visual novel developed by Steamberry Studios. This is the second project from the Australian based indie team and promises to be their most ambitious title to date, with it’s expansive cast of dynamic characters and immersive worldbuilding that borrows elements from the cyberpunk and solarpunk genres. Follow Morgan…
Indie Spotlight – Peachleaf Valley Seeds Of Love
Hey Blerdy Tribe!! As always I am taking something old and giving it a fresh coat of paint–I’m bringing back my crowdfunding support post series, that will thus forward be known as Indie Spotlight. And what better game to kick things off with than Great Gretuski’s upcoming farming inspired indie otome, Peachleaf Valley – Seed of…
Melanin Friendly Games – ValiDate: Struggling Singles in Your Area
Hey Blerdy Tribe!! It’s Monday once again and I want to kick off the week with some melanin friendly games! If this is your first time here at Blerdy Otome, welcome! Every Monday I spotlight video games that focus on stories surrounding more diverse casts of characters—for folks like me looking for a bit more representation in…
First Impressions: No Honour Among Thieves Demo Review
No Honour Among Thieves is an upcoming LGBT crime-thriller visual novel developed by Tris Ravens—the project was on Kickstarter, however the team working on it was unable to reach their funding goal by the campaigns conclusion. Though, there are still plans to continue working on the project! “Be gay, do crimes, break hearts and ruin lives”…
Melanin Friendly Games – Spirit Swap
Hey Blerdy Tribe!! It’s Monday once again and I want to kick off the week with some melanin friendly games! If this is your first time here at Blerdy Otome, welcome! Every Monday I spotlight video games that focus on stories surrounding more diverse casts of characters—for folks like me looking for a bit more representation in…
First Impressions – The Radiants Indie Otome Demo
The Radiants is an upcoming urban fantasy indie otome game developed by Rose Arcana Games. The game blends together some light stats raising with the narrative storytelling of a visual novel. Follow Emmalyn, a normal college student who finds her life turned upside-down when she is unwittingly chosen to be the next oracle to the Radiant…
Melanin Friendly Games – The Sky Left Us
Hey Blerdy Tribe!! It’s Monday once again and I want to kick off the week with some melanin friendly games! If this is your first time here at Blerdy Otome, welcome! Every Monday I spotlight video games that focus on stories surrounding more diverse casts of characters—for folks like me looking for a bit more representation in…
First Impressions: Made Marion Demo
Made Marion is an upcoming fantasy indie otome game and the debut title of indie studio, Velvet Cupcake. The game is inspired by the stories of Robin Hood, but rather than the following the exploits of the legendary hero, his leading lady Marion takes center stage in this twist on the English folktale. Set in the…
Melanin Friendly Games: Battle Royale: For Your Heart! Demo
Hey Blerdy Tribe!! It’s Monday once again and I want to kick off the week with some melanin friendly games! If this is your first time here at Blerdy Otome, welcome! Every Monday I spotlight video games that focus on stories surrounding more diverse casts of characters—for folks like me looking for a bit more representation…
First Impressions: Stand By Me Demo
Stand By Me is an upcoming isekai fantasy otome RPG developed by indie studio, Fish Attic Games. As an RPG-visual novel hybrid, the game offers players the best of both worlds—the rich storytelling of a visual novel, and the intractability of an RPG. After a deadly accident, you wake up in the unfamiliar land of Desideria,…
First Impressions: Pipe Dream Demo
Pipe Dream is an upcoming slice-of-life dating sim developed by indie studio, Notome Games. This is my first experience with this team, but when your studio claims to specialize in “unusual otome game experiences”, let’s just say I take notice! Unlike most otome games that end when the player bags their boy, Notome Games wanted to…
First Impressions – Pale Cachexia Demo
Argent Games, the indie dev duo behind Red Embrace: Hollywood are back with a brand new project—the gothic fantasy kinetic novel, Pale Cachexia. I am a long time fan of the duo, each of their stories is a one of a kind experience, so you can bet I’m excited about the upcoming release. Pale Cachexia follows a young woman plagued…
First Impressions – NIGHT/SHADE Demo
NIGHT/SHADE (not to be confused with this Nightshade) is an upcoming 18+ cyberpunk BL visual novel developed by indie studio KingAsphy. This is the team’s first project and from what I’ve seen so far it definitely puts me in the mind of some of Nitro+Chiral’s works, particularly DRAMAtical Murder. Set in 2040 in the fusion city…
Melanin Friendly Games – High Elo Girls
Hey Blerdy Tribe!! Happy New Year! The dumpster fire that was 2020 is officially behind us and with it the promise of better things in the new year! This is the very first Monday of 2021 and what better way to kick things off than with some melanin friendly games! If this is your first time here…
First Impressions – Call Me Under Demo
Call Me Under is an upcoming queer positive supernatural, fantasy visual novel developed by the indie game studio, Lunaris Games. Coming on the heels of When the Night Comes and Errant Kingdom, this is the studio’s third project and promises to be their most ambitious release to date, as it will be the team’s first non-episodic…
The Spanish Privateer Demo Review
Tis the season of new demos and I am excited to see so many great visual novels in development! The indie scene has always offered a wealth of unique stories that appeal to a wide range of gamers. There is always something new to discover, so if you’re not playing indie games—you are missing out!…
Silver Blue Demo Review
Hey Blerdy Tribe, I’m back with another demo review—this time around I’m covering Bun Bo Soup Team’s upcoming fantasy adventure boys love visual novel, Silver Blue. The game is currently in Kickstarter and the team is really close to reaching their goal, so I figured this was the perfect time to share my thoughts on the…
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