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Indie Spotlight – My Alien Roommate

Published on March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 by Blerdy1 Comment

Indie dev, Wholesome Wraith (Purple Herring Games) recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming otome/boys love visual novel, My Alien Roommate! In addition to the Kickstarter campaign, the team released a new extended demo with even more content. My Alien Roommate is a story-driven romance visual novel about having an alien roommate who you try to keep secret from the rest of the world.

Game Details

Comedic | Slice-of-Life | School Otome | BL with Thriller | Sci-Fi
Available on PC | Steam
Tentative Release: December 2024
Campaign Period: February 28, 2023 to March 30, 2023

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Indie Spotlight – Everdate – Let’s Play: The Dating Game

Published on February 20, 2023March 20, 2023 by Blerdy1 Comment

Leeanne Krecic (aka Mongie) is creating a visual novel, Everdate based, on their super popular webcomic series, Let’s Play! To help bring the game to life, Mongie Studios alongside Always Imagine, just dropped the Kickstarter campaign for the game and they have already exceeded their funding goal, but there are so many goodies planned so they still need your support!

Game Details

Romance | Comedy | Dating Sim
Available on PC | Mobile | Console (possible)
Tentative Release: February 2024
Campaign Period: February 14, 2023 to March 16, 2023

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Indie Spotlight – The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe)

Published on January 3, 2023March 20, 2023 by BlerdyLeave a comment

Indie studio, Moirai Myths Inc., just dropped the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming fantasy romance visual novel, The Good People (Na Daoine Maithe). The Good People is a lore-rich, choice-driven LGBTQIA visual novel inspired by Irish mythology and Celtic folklore.

Game Details

Fantasy | LGBTQIA | Romance
Available on Windows & Mac | Steam
Price: TBA
Tentative Release: 2026
Campaign Period: January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2023

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Indie Spotlight – Guilded Hearts

Published on October 15, 2022March 20, 2023 by BlerdyLeave a comment

Indie studio, Gallium Games, a subsidiary of Argent Games just dropped the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming slice-of-life boys love game, Guilded Hearts. I’ve found love on a Discord server, in fantasy worlds, and now in Guilded Hearts you can find romance through an MMO game!

Game Details

Boys Love | Slice-of-Life | Romance
Available on Windows, Mac, Linux | Steam | Android
Price: TBA
Tentative Release: Q1 2023
Campaign Period: October 15, 2022 to November 14, 2022

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Indie Spotlight – Salvus: Aries

Published on October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 by BlerdyLeave a comment

Indie dev, Rosemilk Studio recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming indie otome game, Salvus: Aries. Salvus Aries is a mature slice of death and adventure fantasy otome visual novel that begins at the bad ending. It definitely gives me the same vibes as Even if Tempest, more of a dark fantasy story through a more mature lens.

Game Details

Mature | Fantasy | Romance
Available on Itch.io | Steam | Nintendo Switch (tentative)
Price: TBA
Tentative Release: TBA
Campaign Period: October 10, 2022 to November 9, 2022

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Indie Spotlight – Untold Atlas

Published on September 27, 2022March 24, 2023 by Blerdy1 Comment

Indie dev, Nochi Studios recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming mobile romance game, Untold Atlas! This expedition adventure themed game will be the team’s third title to date and features a brand new story and character to fall in love with! Join Riya Cross on an expedition with their crew to explore a mysterious island that resurfaced from the depths of the sea and discover the truth of the island’s ancient technology while diving into their own adventure and romances along the way. If you’d like to see my thoughts on the demo, check out the VOD of my playthrough on Twitch.

Game Details

Adventure | Fantasy | Romance
Available on Android and iOS
Price: TBA
Tentative Release: March 24, 2023
Campaign Period: September 27, 2022 to October 25, 2022

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Indie Spotlight – Dreambound

Published on September 21, 2022March 20, 2023 by BlerdyLeave a comment

Indie dev, Two and a Half Studios recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming mystery boys love visual novel, Dreambound! I played the demo for this game a few months back and I am in love with this concept. Dreambound, is a compelling character driven story told through the lens of both the past and the present, to uncover an intriguing mystery. Follow Noah, a withdrawn artist with the ability to enter dreams in the flesh as he tries to piece together the fragments of his life.

Game Details

Mystery | Urban Fantasy | Boys Love
Available on Steam, Windows, Mac, Linux
Price: TBA
Tentative Release: TBD 2024
Campaign Period: August 31, 2022 to October 13, 2022

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Indie Spotlight – Garden of Seif: Chronicles of an Assassin

Published on August 22, 2022August 22, 2022 by BlerdyLeave a comment

Hey Blerdy Tribe, I’ve got another Indie Spotlight! This time around, indie dev, Foxdrift Studios launched a Kickstarter for their upcoming dark fantasy indie otome game, Garden of Seif! As always I’m late, and the campaign is in its final days, but they are super close to their goal and I think we can give them the push they need! Besides, who doesn’t wanna try dating assassins?

Play as an assassin navigating a world of danger, adventure, and romance, and a meddlesome fairy godmother. Will you play with evil intentions or will you forge genuine alliances?

Game Details

Indie Otome | Dark Fantasy | Romance
Available on Steam, Windows, Mac, Linux
Price: TBA
Tentative Release: April 2023
Campaign Period: July 26, 2022 to August 25, 2022

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Indie Spotlight – Birds of Paradise

Published on July 29, 2022March 20, 2023 by BlerdyLeave a comment

Indie dev, Fiendish Fiction recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their Otome Jam 2022 boy band romance visual novel, Birds of Paradise! In the vein of Voltage Inc.’s Scandal in the Spotlight, dive into the “glamorous” world of boy bands! Take on the role of an up and coming manager after she is put in charge of eccentric boy band, Birds of Paradise. Will this be the gig of a lifetime or will these boys drive you completely up the wall?

Game Details

Indie Otome | Boy Band | Slice-of-Life
Available on Steam, Windows, Mac, Linux
Price: $19.99
Tentative Release: TBD 2023
Campaign Period: July 26, 2022 to August 25, 2022

This campaign was unsuccessful at reaching its funding goal.

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Indie Spotlight: Error 143

Published on July 16, 2022August 18, 2022 by Blerdy1 Comment

Indie dev, Jenny Vi Pham recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their Otome Jam 2022 chatroom romance visual novel, Error 143! Inspired by games like Blooming Panic, Our Life, and Memory Days (that takes me back), the game features a fun, witty story where you bicker your way to romance with a snarky (adorkable) hacker named Micah. I played this game on stream and I AM IN LOVE WITH MICAH YUJIN!!