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Indie games
Studio Élan and Sometimes You announced the yuri visual novel Please Be Happy will be coming to modern consoles on February 21st. This release includes PlayStation 5 & 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Microsoft Store for $19.99, the same retail price as the Steam & itch.io releases.
Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To blends two major sources of inspiration: the joyful, colorful puzzle mechanics of Panel de Pon and the heartfelt and playful storytelling of visual novels/dating sims. Cast spells, be queer, and crash the biggest concert of the year! Spirit Swap is an action-puzzle meets…
Studio Élan released National Park Girls: Love Our Parks Edition, the complete edition to their previously released yuri adventure visual novel series. The first episode of National Park Girls was released in 2019 and the entire series was completed in 2023 with the release of episode 5. Now, the entire…
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…
Let your fandom flag fly in LaoO Studio’s fandom simulator Sensei! I Like You So Much! now available on early access on Steam!
It’s officially spooky season, the time of year when folks are looking for some scary fun! While I tend to lean towards more romantic stories here on Blerdy Otome, I’m also a huge lover of horror! From atmospheric masterpieces, to psychological thrillers, to episodic urban legends and myths, and yes…
Yuri Friends! Studio Élan released 4 brand new bite-sized yuri visual novels that are all free to play on their itch.io. Each of these games was made as part of an internal game jam during the month of September, in which teams had to create a new game from scratch. These…
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…
The ninth Game Devs of Color Expo is in full swing, spotlighting the unique voices of diverse creators within the games industry. The expo kicked off with a showcase of indie games from some amazing game devs of color! During the direct there were a few exclusive announcements so be…
Indie studio, Lookout Drive Games launched a Kickstarter for their upcoming space western visual novel Bitter Silver, inspired by the anime Cowboy Bebop. Play as a bounty hunter leading a team of bickering misfits as you track down targets with your words or your weapons in a reactive story where…
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…
Cheeky, wildy interactive, new dating sim from familiar voice actors turned developers Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, Max Mittelman and Amanda Hufford Team17 Digital and Los Angeles-based developer Sassy Chap Games have announced a partnership to publish the upcoming sandbox dating simulator, Date Everything!. Coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 and Xbox…
Indie otome developer, Best Laid Plans just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming isekai romance visual novel, Save the Villainess. Some people have pets. You now have a romance novel villainess. Guide your villainess through an animated visual novel with menacing manors, mysteries, (wo)men, and murder to see if…
Flora’s Delivery Service is Open For Business – Magical Delicacy is Now Available on PC, Xbox, and Xbox Game Pass We hope you’re hungry because today, Whitethorn Games — publisher of inclusive, accessible, easy-going games including APICO, Calico, Botany Manor, and Lake — and solo-developer sKaule are thrilled to share that their Metroidvania-lite-meets-cooking game Magical Delicacy is…
Canadian indie developer H9O6 recently released a Kickstarter for their upcoming stats-raising visual novel, MY DEAR☆LOVE. The game is inspired by classic shojo manga series like Baby & Me (Aka-chan to Boku) and Aishiteruze Baby and the Princess Maker game series. In My Dear Love, you play as high school…
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,…
Japanese indie otome publisher Loca Games launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming dark fantasy romance, Volontés! This is an otome game of magic and suspense in which the main character, who has lost everything, finds her way of life while facing tragedy. The team previously released their fantasy romance…
Indie otome publisher Nochi Studios launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming mannequin romance game, Plastic Trick! Follow shopaholic office worker Serena as she finds herself fending off the affections of three store mannequins! This promises to be another fun experience from Nochi, the team behind Sifting Thyme and Sweetcore…
Dusk and Dawn is a superhero inspired romance visual novel developed by Transparent Games. Follow Rene, a totally normal student who secretly moonlights as a member of the superhero team Dusk! Kicking ass and taking on the forces of evil is a day in the life for Rene and her…
Y Press Games is giving it a second go at crowdfunding their bara fantasy visual novel, Oni Onsen. Set in feudal Japan, follow disgraced ronin, Asano as he gets revenge and gets frisky with four handsome oni. While you can romance one of the four oni love interests, Oni Onsen…
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…
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…
This summer 12 magical indie otome developers are teaming up to make this summer even more enchanting with the Magic & Mystery bundle! Get whisked away into fantastical worlds filled with romance, adventure, and so much more! Be sure to check out all of these enchanting stories and support these…
