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Wholesome Hand-Drawn Narrative Game, Anxiety Puppy Available Now on Steam
Anxiety Puppy is a hand-drawn interactive narrative game themed around “making peace with anxiety.” Through story interactions and emotional retrospection, players accompany the “Anxiety Puppy” and gradually uncover the tenderness hidden behind their emotions, eventually reaching self-acceptance and personal growth. In the game, players take on the role of an ordinary young woman struggling in a…
‘Sticky Business’ Devs Announce New Title at Wholesome Snack, Thrift Shop Sim ‘Thrifty Business’
Indie studio Spellgarden Games (the team behind, Sticky Business and Ritual of Raven) announced their next project during the Wholesome Snack 2025 showcase: the nostalgic management sim Thrifty Business! They’re planning to launch on PC in 2026. Run your very own thrift shop in this laid-back management sim! Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures and arrange nostalgic…
Cozy Hidden Object Game, Lost and Found Co. Coming February 11!
Bit Egg Inc. has officially announced the release date for its cozy hidden object adventure Lost and Found Co., revealed during the Wholesome Snack 2025 showcase. Bringing the charm of classic puzzle books like “Where’s Waldo?” to life in a richly animated 2D world, the game invites players to search through thousands of hand-crafted objects and bustling…
Voltage Inc Announces Delay for Neon Clash: Echoes of the Lost to Christmas Day!
Seems Santa will delivering hotties to the otome fam this holiday season! Japanese otome publisher, Voltage Inc. announced via their Twitter/X account that they are pushing back the release of their upcoming otome, Neon Clash: Echoes of the Lost from December 11th to Christmas Day 2025! While the publisher has not announced a specific reason…
Experience a Dark Fantasy Mystery in the Solo Developed Visual Novel Knight Case Files Now on Steam!
Hyoukan Studios is pleased to announce that its ornately retro dark fantasy visual novel Knight Case Files is now available on Steam! Coming back to life was meant to be a fairy tale, but a few knew the truth… Set in an alternate 19th-century kingdom, this fantastical procedural story follows Wilhelm, a rookie knight in…
Otome Daoshi -Fighting for Love- Coming to Nintendo Switch March 26! Pre-Order Today!
Feisty fighter Shunlin teams up with her fiercest rivals to protect the kingdom! Otome Fam we have some exciting news about Otome Daoshi -Fighting for Love-. Aksys Games entered the dojo today and announced that pre-orders have opened for Otome Daoshi -Fighting for Love-, an action-packed martial arts-themed otome adventure coming to Nintendo Switch™ on March…
Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death Coming to Nintendo Switch in February 2026
Mystery lovers, Aksys Games announced that crime-solving adventure Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death is coming to Nintendo Switch™ on February 26, 2026. Decades ago, a celebrated artist was brutally murdered while painting late at night. Now, your university Mystery Research Club is prying open old wounds while revisiting this unsolved case. Take on…
Update: Homura: The Crimson Warriors Coming March 2026
Otome news update from Idea Factory Intl! The publisher announced a new release window for the historical otome, Homura: The Crimson Warriors, for March 2026 (EU physical release April 2026)! The team has also updated the game’s website with new character profiles. In addition, there are new details regarding Physical and Digital goodies: Homura: The…
Solo-Developed Dark Fantasy Visual Novel Knight Case Files Coming to Steam November 27th
Hyokan Studios is proud to announce the release of the ornately retro dark fantasy visual novel Knight Case Files on Steam on November 27th, 2025. Coming back to life was meant to be a fairy tale, but a few knew the truth… Set in an alternate 19th-century kingdom, this fantastical procedural story follows Wilhelm, a…
Emo visual novel and rhythm game, “I Write Games Not Tragedies” is out on Steam now!
An emo-inspired narrative rhythm game exploring growing pains, addiction, romance and music. Scream with Ash as he makes the transition from baby bat to elder emo, guide him through his crash outs and help him navigate his (teenage) dirtbag life through music.
Birushana: Winds of Fate Launches on Nintendo Switch in 2026!
Otome Fam even more exciting otome news, this time from Idea Factory Intl! They announced that the otome visual novel fan disc, Birushana: Winds of Fate, will be launching on Nintendo Switch™ physically and digitally in 2026! Featuring 9 routes in total, fans can see what life is like after the war has ended as…
Aksys Games Announces OVER REQUIEMZ Coming to Nintendo Switch Summer 2026
Otome Fam we have exciting news from Aksys Games, they will be announced that they are releasing OVER REQUIEMZ in English! Flinging open a curtain in the corner, Aksys Games revealed that OVER REQUIEMZ, a rich and emotional otome adventure based on The Wizard of Oz, will be coming to Nintendo Switch™ in summer 2026. You…
Coffee Talk Tokyo Release Date Announced! Launches on March 5, 2026
Chorus Worldwide is excited to announce that Coffee Talk Tokyo, the next standalone chapter in the beloved Coffee Talk series, will launch globally on March 5, 2026, for Steam (PC), PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Chorus Worldwide in collaboration with Toge Productions, Coffee Talk Tokyo expands the cozy universe with a new city, a new cast, new gameplay options,…
Voltage Announces Otome, Sins of KALEIDO Coming in 2026 and Even If Tempest Drama CD!
We’ve got some exciting news from Voltage Inc! The AmuLit publisher announced that their next console otome, Sins of KALEIDO will be coming to otome fans in 2026! sins of KALEIDO is a new offering from the Witch Chronicles, a series which began to great acclaim with 2022’s even if TEMPEST. Featuring Ayane Ushio, the…
Office Romance Otome, My Love For You Is Evermore is Coming to PC November 19th!
Exciting news for otome lovers! Indie otome developer, Lovely Inc. announced their office romance otome, My Love For You Is Evermore is finally making it’s way to PC, via the Steam platform. First released in 2021 on mobile devices, this new release will offer a more definitive player experience. The PC release includes all of…
Club Suicide: Complete Edition is Now Available in English from DLsite
Just in time for the spookiest day of the year, DLsite just dropped the English localization of the horror otome, Club Suicide: Complete Edition! Described as an anti-romance visual novel, Club Suicide was developed by MORPATH for PC in 2020. This expanded edition includes updated gameplay and new scenarios and endings for players to enjoy!…
Voltage Inc Announced Neon Clash: Echoes of the Lost Arrives on Switch December 11, 2025
Neon Clash: Echoes of the Lost is a tale of outlaws and adventure, set among the neon city lights of a not-so-distant future. AmuLit titles have gained a following not just for romance, but for the combined efforts of industry veterans, creating rich, dramatic narratives and beautiful, vibrant illustrations. The official site is currently updating…
Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights Arrives January 13!
Otome Fam we have news from Idea Factory International! After being delayed, the publisher reveal that the upcoming otome release, Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights will arrive physically and digitally in North America and digitally in Europe on January 13, 2026 for Nintendo Switch™. The game will launch physically in Europe on…
BLits Games is Releasing Sleepover: ReWake the Remake of the 2014 Boys Love Visual Novel Classic
Fujin Fam, I don’t know about you all but a remake of the Black Monkey Pro’s 2014 classic, Sleepover was not on my 2025 bingo card. Boys Love publisher, BLits Games announced that they are releasing the remake of the BL game, titled, Sleepover: ReWake in October 21st 2025! Players can wishlist the game on…
Magical Girl Yuri Visual Novel out now from Studio Élan
Yuri Lovers, we have exciting news from Studio Élan! The team released their next yuri visual novel, Lock & Key: A Magical Girl Mystery, on Steam and itchio. This game follows Sherri and Kealey Cohen, a married couple in their late 20s, who left the title of magical girls behind them over a decade ago. Now on the verge…
Support Heartfelt Time Travel VN, Re:Curse on Kickstarter
Hey Fam! We have another indie game Kickstarter that needs your support! This time around indie studio Elseth Games and publisher, Papertrail Studios are looking to crowdfund their upcoming emotional time-travel visual novel, Re:Curse! The Kickstarter campaign is set to run until October 30, 2025 with a funding goal of $2,500 SGD ($1,936 USD)! Alongside the campaign, players…
Gangsters in Love is Now Live on Nintendo Switch and Steam!
Otome Fam! We have an update from Voltage Inc., Gangsters in Love is now live on Steam and Nintendo Switch consoles! Gangsters in Love was first released by the company’s San Francisco studio as part of the story app Lovestruck: Choose Your Romance. Unfortunately, service was suspended in 2022, but after many fans rallied for…
Room6 Announces New Suspense Adventure Game, ‘Itachi: Haunted Abodes Wandering Through 2000s Tokyo Culture’
Room6 Inc. announced a new suspense adventure game, Itachi: Haunted Abodes Wandering Through 2000s Tokyo Culture. Set during the vibrant Tokyo 2000s era, players will explore the city’s wide-ranging subcultures to uncover the mystery behind a haunted property. From live music venues to maid cafes and the lolita haunt, Jingubashi Bridge, players will also traverse…
Starsand Island To Open Its Shores in February 2026
Cozy life simulator will launch early in the new year, with a closed alpha test and a Steam Next Fest demo on the way. Chinese developer, Seed Lab, has announced that Starsand Island will launch on PC and consoles on February 1st, 2026. The anime-inspired life sim’s release date was revealed on the opening day of Tokyo…
Support the Mystery Romance Visual Novel, Lover’s Enigma on Kickstarter
Hey Fam! We have another indie game Kickstarter that needs your support! This time around indie studio Fallen Cranberry Studio is looking to crowdfund their upcoming mystery romance visual novel, Lover’s Enigma! The Kickstarter campaign is set to run until October 25, 2025 with a funding goal of $11,648 USD! Alongside the campaign, players can now play a demo…
Court of Darkness: Temptation’s Kiss is Now Available Digitally on Nintendo Switch!
Otome Fam we have some news from Voltage Inc! The Japanese publisher announced that their supernatural fantasy otome, Court of Darkness: Temptation’s Kiss, is now available for digital download on the Nintendo Switch! Court of Darkness is a sophisticated, stylish fantasy where the beautiful princes that rule seek the incomparable power contained in the heroine’s…
Support the Psychological Romance Visual Novel, Spell Candle on Kickstarter
Hey Fam! We have another indie game Kickstarter that needs your support! This time around indie studio Bottled Monster Ink is looking to crowdfund their psychological romance visual novel, Spell Candle! The Kickstarter campaign is set to run until October 23, 2025 with a funding goal of $25,000 USD! Alongside the campaign, players can now play a demo version…
Support the Summer Slice of Life Romance Visual Novel, Threads of You Beyond the Bay on Kickstarter
Hey Fam! We have another indie game Kickstarter that needs your support! This time around indie studio Lavendeer Studios is looking to crowdfund their wholesome summer romance visual novel, Threads of You Beyond the Bay! The Kickstarter campaign is set to run until October 23, 2025 with a funding goal of $50,666 USD! Alongside the campaign, players can…
Remasters of The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival & Doki Doki Survival Announced for Switch, Switch 2, and Steam!
Exciting news for otome lovers! Konami announced via their socials that they will be releasing remastered versions of Prince of Tennis School Festival Prince (Tennis no Ouji-sama ~Gakuensai no Ouji-sama~) and Doki Doki Survival (Tennis no Ouji-sama Dokidoki Survival Series) on the Nintendo Switch (and Switch 2 and Steam). This news comes 20 years after…
Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~ to be released in English for the first time on Nintendo Switch February 12th 2026
Today as part of their Fall 2025 Showcase, Eastasiasoft shared that Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~ will be coming to Nintendo Switch on February 12, 2026 just in time for Valentine’s Day! To give players a glimpse at the first-ever English localization of this special entry in the series, the first English screenshots and a new opening…
Support Fantasy Otome RPG, Day After Day on Kickstarter
Hey Fam! We have another indie game Kickstarter that needs your support! This time around indie studio HMoon Publishing is looking to crowdfund their upcoming fantasy RPG otome game, Day After Day! The Kickstarter campaign is set to run until October 16, 2025 with a funding goal of $4,000 USD! Alongside the campaign, players can now play a demo…
Support VTuber Chat Sim lovebyte.exe on Kickstarter
Hey Fam! We have another indie game Kickstarter! This time around indie studio Nochi Studio is looking to crowdfund their upcoming VTuber Chat Sim, lovebyte.exe! The Kickstarter campaign is set to run until October 17, 2025 with a funding goal of $18,880 USD! Alongside the campaign, players can now play a demo version of the game on Steam! About lovebyte.exe…
OTOME NEWS! Homura: The Crimson Warriors Launches on Nintendo Switch in 2026!
Will the Crimson Warriors fend off the Ura Yagyu once and for all? We are excited to announce that the original PlayStation Vita Japanese release of the otome visual novel, Homura: The Crimson Warriors will be launching on Nintendo Switch™ physically and digitally in 2026! About Homura: The Crimson Warriors Fourteen years have passed since…
Cozy Detective Game, Little Problems is Now Available on Steam
Do you like cozy detective games? Well, Amplified Games Ltd and Posh Cat Studio have the game for you! Their charming cozy sleuthing game, Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game, is available to download now on Steam priced £9.99 / $9.99 / €9.99. Check Out My Playthrough of Little Problems! Little Problems is a Cozy Detective game about solving…
Voltage Inc.’s Lovestruck Romance Game Gangsters in Love is Coming Soon to Steam
Otome Fam we live! Voltage Inc is releasing another of their Lovestruck games on Steam–this time around it’s their gangster romance, appropriately named, Gangsters in Love! After shutting down their Lovestruck brand in 2021, it looks like the publisher is re-releasing select titles on Steam! The Lovestruck brand was known for producing more diverse stories…
Support Dark Fantasy VN, Princess of World’s End on Kickstarter!
Hey Fam! We have another indie game Kickstarter! This time around indie studio Wacol Studios is looking to crowdfund their upcoming dark fantasy visual novel, Princess of World’s End! The Kickstarter campaign is set to run until September 12, 2025 with a funding goal of $3,000 USD! Alongside the campaign, players can now play a demo…
Tennenouji’s Lucky Dog 1 Launches on MangaGamer and Steam!
MangaGamer has released the English language release of indie developer Tennenouji’s magnum opus, Lucky Dog 1! Lucky Dog 1 on MangaGamer and Steam, and customers who purchase during the launch window can save 15% off of $34.95. It all starts with the slam of a prison door. Four captains from the same Mafia family, the CR:5, are taken out in…
Love and Deepspace Wins Best Mobile Game at Gamescom 2025!
In a historic moment for otome and romance lovers, Love and Deepspace, the hyper-realistic 3D immersive interactive romance mobile game developed by Infold Games, has won the Best Mobile Game Award at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne. This marks the first time a romance game has ever received this prestigious honor, signaling that the genre’s impact…
Date Hunky Oni in Y Press Games’s Oni Onsen Now Live on Steam
Fujin Fam, the time to romance hunky Oni in Y Press Games’s latest release, Oni Onsen! It’s been a long road to release for this game, but the feudal comedy romance is now available on Steam. Set in feudal Japan, follow disgraced ronin, Asano as he gets revenge and gets frisky with four handsome oni.…
Support Supernatural Mystery VN, Red Clover Case Files: Seance Soiree on Kickstarter!
The indie team behind the supernatural mystery visual novel, Red Case Files: Seance Soiree are back to try funding their game on Kickstarter. The team first launched a campaign in November 2024, but it was ultimately unsuccessful, so they’re giving it another go! Red Case Files: Seance Soiree is an episodic supernatural mystery visual novel…
BLits and Heartskip Games Team Up to Release Demo for New BL Game, Seven Nexus
Fujin Fam, we have some exciting game news! BLits Game is teaming up with Heartskip Games to bring us a new title, Seven Nexus. Now, players can check out an early demo for the game live on Steam! In Seven Nexus, play as Grey, a man who dies but can’t go to Heaven or Hell.…
Demo for Apocalyptic Romance VN The Last Rose is Now Live on Steam
Exciting indie game news today from Two and a Half Studios! They announced the launch of the demo for RJ Fern’s upcoming apocalyptic romance visual novel, The Last Rose on Steam. The game features three routes, with one romance option. The Last Rose is being released under Two and Half Studio’s Astralis publishing brand. About…
Fandom Simulator Sensei! I Like You So Much Full Release Now Live on Steam
LaoO Studio is finally bringing their fandom business simulator, Sensei! I Like You So Much! out of early access! The full version of the game is now available over on Steam! In Sensei! I like you so much! you play as a fanfic author, create fanfic of all genres, release your fanzine, join comicons, gather…
MangaGamer Opens Pre-Orders for BL Lucky Dog 1 Ahead of August 28th Release
Fujin Fam, we have exciting BL news from MangaGamer ahead of Yaoi Day! The publisher announced that pre-orders are now open for Tennenouji’s magnum opus, Lucky Dog 1! Lucky Dog 1 will be releasing on MangaGamer and Steam on August 28th, and customers who pre-order can save 15% off of the $34.95 price. The flagship title of indie…
So, The Credit Card Companies Are Coming For Our Indie Games Too
Indie games platform itch.io becomes the latest victim of Collective Shout, an Australian based anti-porn group, that was responsible for Steam’s recent purge of “explicit” games and stricter moderation protocols. Earlier this month, the group pressured payment processors, including Visa, Mastercard, and even PayPal about their services being used on platforms containing explicit and graphic…
Reverse Whodunnit Visual Novel, Spill the Beans Needs Your Support on Kickstarter
Indie studio, Skeletal Games launched a Kickstarter campaign for their reverse whodunnit, Spill the Bean and they need your help to meet their goal! In Spill the Beans, a secret recipe has been stolen and you’re charged with finding the culprit…trouble is, you’re the one whodunnit. Investigate, interrogate and manipulate your way to framing the…
Horror Romance Visual Novel, Bad Summer is Now Live on Kickstarter
I have something for the horror lovers! Indie studio, S&J Games just launched the Kickstarter campaign for their horror romance visual Novel, Bad Summer! In the game you play as Jenny Lewis an awkward high school graduate working her first job as a camp counsellor. Help her navigate an exciting summer of making new friends,…
Crimson Waves Victorian Vampire Otome Game Kickstarter now Live
Today Crystal Game Works launched their first Kickstarter for their upcoming otome game, Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea: Amaranthine Moon. Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea: Amaranthine Moon is a Victorian vampire mystery otome game about love and lost time. Lucie is the young head of her family, determined to make her own future with her cure…
Life of a Dispatch English Teacher in Japan is Now Live on PC and Steam
In Life of a Dispatch English Teacher in Japan, step into the shoes of Maria Ramirez, a public school English teacher whose happy life is suddenly thrown into chaos through no fault of her own when the dispatch company she works for loses its contract with her workplace just two months before the end of the year.…
Voltage Inc Announces New Otome, Neon Clash -Echoes of the Lost- for Winter 2025
Otome Fam we have more otome news from Voltage Inc, and their console brand AmuLit. The Japanese publisher announced a Winter 2025 release window for Neon Clash –Echoes of the Lost-, a brand new title from Voltage’s console game imprint, AmuLit. The title was originally teased in 2023 under the project code “Neon Mafia” alongside Red…
Dark Fantasy Vietnamese Otome, Princess of the Tomb Announced
Little Snake Studio, the team behind Who Murdered My Empress? and the upcoming capybara romance game, Capybara Cafe Chronicles just announced their next project! Princess of the Tomb is a dark romance visual novel inspired by Yin and Yang, where your choices determine the path of light (Yang) or darkness (Yin). Explore a fantasy world…
Demo for Korean Mystery Otome, Re.dive Wonderland is Live on Steam
Re.dive Wonderland is a mystery × romance visual novel developed by Korean publisher, Piacere. In the game you play as a girl who up in a strange RPG world with no memories. Make choices, connect with companions, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth. The demo covers a small portion of the main story and…
Show Daddy Dracula Some Love! Draculesti is Now Live on Kickstarter
Indie developer, Fine Feathered Fiends has just launched the Kickstarter for Draculesti 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. The Kickstarter campaign is set to run until August 10, 2025 with a funding goal of $49,572 USD! Alongside the…
MangaGamer announces ADELTA’s BL psychological horror murder-mystery Ooe will be released in English!
Fujin Fam we have some exciting news!! MangaGamer announced that they will be releasing Ooe in English!! Ooe is the latest period psychological horror mystery from ADELTA, developers of Hashihime of the Old Book Town and UUUltraC. A classic closed-circle mystery set on a remote island in 1950s Japan——revel in the intrigue and perverse pleasure of being deceived by…
Aksys Games Anime Expo 2025 Otome Announcements
Anime Expo 2025 is in full swing in Los Angeles, bringing tons of new announcements and reveals from all across the nerdy space! Among them, publisher Aksys Games hosted a panel where they announced their upcoming lineup of games! Let’s take a look at the otome announcements and updates from Aksys Games at AX 2025.…
Aksys Games Anime Expo 2025 Game Announcements
Anime Expo 2025 is in full swing in Los Angeles, bringing tons of new announcements and reveals from all across the nerdy space! Among them, publisher Aksys Games hosted a panel where they announced their upcoming lineup of games! From otome to mystery to metroidvania, Aksys is bound to have a game for you! Let’s…
It’s a Wrap on Otome Jam 2025! Don’t Miss These Amazing Indie Otome Games!
In recent years the indie otome games space has grown to considerably! Not a day goes by that I don’t see a new game announcement or release on my feeds. Not only that but, the quality of indie otome games have even surpassed their mainstream counterparts–especially in the types of diverse stories being created. While…
Voltage Inc Announces Original Otome Game Collaboration with Yuki Kaji for AmuLit Console Brand
Voltage Inc. has announced a collaboration between Voltage’s console game brand, AmuLit, and famed voice actor Yuki Kaji, for a brand new upcoming otome game. AmuLit, founded in September 2024, is the company’s console game imprint. With three releases under its belt, including a fan disc, the brand is building up a reputation for rich,…
Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan arrives for consoles and Steam in 2025
Classic Asian drama is reborn as anime-style visual novel, Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan and will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and the Microsoft Store for Windows in 2025. Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan is an officially licensed revival of THE BONFIRE OF TAIWAN, a classic Asian soap…
Court of Darkness Coming to Nintendo Switch!
Otome news from Voltage Inc.–the publisher announced they will be bringing their isekai, fantasy otome, Court of Darkness to Nintendo Switch consoles! Court of Darkness is a sophisticated, stylish isekai fantasy, where the beautiful princes that rule seek the incomparable power contained in the heroine’s kiss. They’ll use honeyed words and all other methods of…
A Tithe in Blood – Dark Fantasy Yuri Visual Novel is Now Live on PC and Steam
A Tithe in Blood, the latest yuri visual novel from indie developers Studio Élan, has now been released on Steam and itch.io as of June 16th. About A Tithe in Blood A Tithe in Blood is an atmospheric dark fantasy yuri visual novel following Honoka, a university student who discovers blood magic in the depths of her grief. It allows her to…
LocaGames Relaunches Kickstarter to Fund Localization of Dark Fantasy Otome, Volontés
Otome Fam, we have been swimming in Kickstarter campaigns recently (IDK about y’all but my wallet is WEEPING!) That said, here’s a re-launch of a campaign from a Japanese publisher, LocaGames. The team is looking to fund the English localization of their upcoming dark fantasy otome, Volontés! In case you aren’t familiar with LocaGames, they…
The Red Bell’s Lament is Now Available on the Nintendo Switch!
Happy The Red Bell’s Lament release day! The Red Bell’s Lament is now available on the Nintendo Switch! The game is a dark fantasy epic spanning two realms: the human world and domain of vampires. Follow a band of lone-wolf vampire hunters who unite to fight for the fate of their world! The Red Bell’s…
Killer Chat! Expanded Edition Kickstarter Campaign is Now Live!
Indie developer, AngelRot Games has just launched the Kickstarter for the expanded edition of their satirical serial killer chat sim, Killer Chat! The game was originally released in 2024 for the Spooktober 6th Annual Visual Novel Jam. Now the team would like to expand on the jam version with even more fun content and questionable…
Galaxy Princess Zorana, Sequel to Long Live the Queen, Now Live on Kickstarter
Hanako Games is crowdfunding a new story, Galaxy Princess Zorana, the sequel to their fantasy visual novel, Long Live the Queen! This is first new game set in the universe of Long Live The Queen, which was originally released in 2012, came to Steam in 2013, and to consoles in 2022. Galaxy Princess Zorana has…
Coffee Talk Tokyo Demo Available Now on Steam
Coffee Talk Tokyo, the follow-up to 2020’s Coffee Talk and 2023’s Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, releases its free demo today on Steam. Coffee Talk Tokyo is the next installment in the much-loved Coffee Talk series of visual novel games, set in an alternate timeline to ours where humans and fantastical people come together. The player takes on the role of the…
Despera Drops is Now Available on Steam
Otome Fam, this one goes out to the PC gamers! The thrilling crime noir otome game, Despera Drops is now available on Steam! Aksys Games released the title back in March on the Nintendo Switch and now D3P and Red Entertainment have decided to make Despera Drops accessible to more otome fans with this new…
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…
Queer Non-Monogamous Romance Visual Novel Pivot of Hearts Launches on Steam and PC
Pivot of Hearts launches today on Steam and itch.io, inviting players into a visual novel about growth, meaningful choices, and the struggle of finding one’s own path to happiness. Developed by Dragonroll Studio in São Paulo, Brazil, the game explores the emotional complexity of queer and non-monogamous relationships through unresolved connections, evolving friendships, and personal…
Iwakura Aria is Coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch in August 14, 2025!
PQube Ltd and MAGES Inc., are pleased to announce that Iwakura Aria, MAGES’ first new IP in three years, will be coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam on the 14th of August 2025. ABOUT IWAKUA ARIA Set in 1960’s Japan, Iwakura Aria tells the story of a young orphan, Ichiko Kitagawa, who is plucked from…
Isekai RPG Otome Stand By Me is Live on Kickstarter
We have another great indie otome that needs your support! Indie studio Fish Attic Games just launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming isekai RPG maker otome, Stand By Me. The team released an early demo back in 2021 and after working further on Stand By Me, they have opened the project to crowdfunding, which…
Wishlist Supernatural Fantasy Otome, Ookami Okami on Steam
Indie Fam! We have an exciting upcoming otome game, Ookami Okami, from indie studio, Mushroomallow–the team behind the upcoming murder mystery, Death & Faeology. In this supernatural fantasy otome game, you take on the role of a recently deceased okami who is reborn Ookami in the most scandalous hot spring in the Spirit Realm. Just…
Check Out the Kickstarter for Sci-Fi BL Game, Cerulean Invasion
Fujin Fam! There is a new(ish) Kickstarter that you all should check out from indie studio, Vincere Studio. The team launched a crowdfunding campaign for their upcoming sci-fi boys love visual novel, Cerulean Invasion. The campaign is just shy of their $14,486 with a few weeks left to reach their goal. Cerulean Invasion is an…
BUSTAFELLOWS Season 2 Releases July 17th on PC and Switch!
Otome Fam! The news we have all been waiting for–BUSTAFELLOWS season2 will officially launch on 17th of July, 2025! Digital versions will be available on PC and Nintendo Switch, and physical versions will be available exclusively on Nintendo Switch. But that’s not all! The first run of Nintendo Switch physical editions will feature an exclusive character booklet, with special insights…
Find Your True Love in Cupid’s Chatroom, 18+ Dating Sim, Now Live on Kickstarter
A mysterious program called “Cupid’s Chatroom” suddenly appears on your PC, transporting you into a private chatroom. You find yourself joined by five others, who have also been dragged into the server—and it turns out they’re your potential bachelors?! The campaign will run until June 5, 2025 and the team is hoping to raise $35,446!…
Yokai Fantasy Life Sim ‘Tales of Seikyu’ Launches May 21st on Steam Early Access
Discover a fantastical world of Yokai, harness legendary powers of shapeshifting and settle into a magical new life in Tales of Seikyu, an enchanting fantasy life sim launching May 21st on Steam Early Access. Set sail to the island of Seikyu, a haven hidden far from the human world, and sanctuary for Yokai residents longing to freely…
Murder Mystery, Best Served Cold is Now Live on Steam
Can you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers! About Best Served Cold In an…
English Patch Update for ‘Him, the Smile & bloom’ is now Live!
Otome Fam, PQube just released the updated English patch for Him, the Smile & Bloom. As many of you know the otome was released on February 27th, unfortunately, at the time the localization team was still hard at work perfecting the English translation. It’s been a few months, but the final English script edit is…
Pivot of Hearts, A Non-monogamous Romance Visual Novel, Launches on May 21st
A visual novel where tarot-based choices guide branching relationships, set in modern-day São Paulo, Brazil! Love doesn’t follow a single path, and neither does visual novel, Pivot of Hearts. Following a warmly received demo during Steam’s Visual Novel Fest, Pivot of Hearts will officially launch on May 21st for PC via Steam. Developed by Brazilian…
Infinity Nikki is Now Live on Steam
Nikki fans, its finally happened! Infinity Nikki is now available on Steam, so if you have been holding off on playing the open world game, now is the time! A whole new batch of players will be able to enjoy Infinity Nikki via Steam and what’s more, the launch comes at the same time as…
Date Cute Capybaras in Upcoming Indie Romance Game, Capybara Cafe Chronicles
Move over Hatoful Boyfriend, the folks at Little Snake Studio are here with their super cute (and hilarious) capybara romance game, Capybara Cafe Chronicles. This is the team’s second game following their historical Vietnamese romance mystery game, Who Murdered My Emperess? Capybara Cafe Chronicles is a heartwarming romance visual novel with mini cozy puzzle games……
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…
Monster Prom 4: Monster Con is now available on Steam
Can you find love at the nerdiest convention ever? The latest installment in the Monster Prom Series, Monster Prom 4: Monster Con is now available on Steam! Monster Con goes back to the multiplayer dating sim formula: go through absurd and funny situations as you find love among six sexy monsters! Who will you romance?…
Supernatural Isekai Japanese Indie Otome, Spooky Monster is Coming to Steam in English
We have some exciting otome news from VNka, the English publisher of Japanese doujin games, Melty Amethyst and Guardian Goddess. The team announced that they will be publishing a spooky supernatural otome, aptly named, Spooky Monster sometime in 2026! With a demo version planned for an October 2025 release, so be sure to follow the…
JAST Blue Announces Paradise: Musubi, Sequel to Psychological Horror BL VN is Coming Soon!
Fujin Fam! We have some exciting news from publisher, JAST Blue–they announced via their Twitter/X account that Paradise: Musubi in English!
Date Everything! Launches Digitally on June 17th
The romantic house dating sim featuring one of the biggest cast of stars ever in games is ready to be in your embrace Team17 Digital and Los Angeles-based developer Sassy Chap Games have announced their sandbox dating simulator, Date Everything! will launch on June 17th 2025 for PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. …
Illusion of Itehari “Utakata no Uchronia” Coming September 18th to Nintendo Switch
Hinagiku unravels the secrets of her perfect world in this new adventure from a celebrated team of otome creators! As the highly regarded visual novel “Utakata no Uchronia” celebrates the first anniversary of its launch in Japan this week, Aksys Games reveals that the previously announced English version will now be called Illusion of Itehari and is…
Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~ to be released in English for the first time on Nintendo Switch in 2025!
Otome Fam we have won!! Independent developer and publisher Eastasiasoft Limited, the same folks that brought us Hakuoki Chronicle of Wind and Blossom, announced today that Hakuoki SSL ~Sweet School Life~ will be coming to Nintendo Switch in late 2025! Pre-orders for physical editions of the game will open with online retail partner Playasia later…
Time Travel Romance Visual Novel, The Retrospection of Tomorrow is Now on Kickstarter
The Retrospection of Tomorrow is a sci-fi mystery romance visual novel about time travel. One day in college, your friend Noah invites you to a time travel seminar. There, you witness the inventor’s suicide. As the gunshot echoes, buried memories resurface—what happened in the past? What will happen tomorrow? The choice is yours. The Retrospection…
A Space for the Unbound Is Out Now on the App Store!
The Game Awards-nominated A Space for the Unbound by Mojiken Studio and Toge Productions is now available to play on iOS devices! A Space for the Unbound is a magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days – and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help…
Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Launches June 5th for $449
Nintendo Switch 2 is coming on June 5th!! And it will be available for $449.99 in the United States. Discover reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers, each of which can now be used as a mouse in compatible games and that snap to the system with magnetic connectors. Experience the system’s powerful processing speeds delivering visuals via a…
Destind: Mr. Almost Right Now Available on Steam and Switch
Otome Fam, Voltage Inc announced that their modern otome game, Destind: Mr. Almost Right is now available on Steam and Nintendo Switch! Originally released as a Love Choice title on the Love 365 app, the Destind will now be accessible to even more players via Switch and the Steam platform! I personally am not a…
Nochi Studios Launches Kickstarter for Fantasy Romance VN, Moondusk Masquerade
Indie studio, Nochi Studio is at it again with the launch of another Kickstarter campaign, this time for their Bridgerton and Cinderella inspired fantasy, Moondusk Masquerade. Nochi Studios is known for creating immersive and unique stories, and this promises to be another fun release from the team. The campaign is set to run until April 11,…
Arcana Famiglia Rinato Coming to Switch July 24th!
Dramatic Create and Hunex will be releasing Arcana Famiglia Rinato on the Nintendo Switch July 24, 2025 with English language support!
The Red Bell’s Lament is Coming to Switch June 5th!
AmuLit (Voltage Inc.) to release their supernatural fantasy otome, The Red Bell’s Lament on Nintendo Switch, June 5th!
February 2025 Romance Games News and Updates
Hey Hey Blerdy Tribe! February is the month of love and it more than lived up to it’s name with all the amazing romance games news, releases, and announcements!! This list is compiled from press kits/releases I’ve received from developers/publishers and just searching through my social media feeds. These are the releases and announcements that…
Explore Modern Romance – Play the New Pivot of Hearts Demo Now!
How do you explore love and identity when they don’t conform to traditional expectations? Pivot of Hearts, an upcoming visual novel set in Brazil’s São Paulo, invites players to explore the complexities of relationships through the lens of a Taiwanese-Brazilian protagonist. Pivot of Hearts updated demo is now available on Steam, offering players a glimpse into…
Kiss the Dawn Away Now Available on Love 365
Voltage Inc. has announced a Monday, March 3rd, 2025 release date for the compelling new title “Kiss the Dawn Away” on the globally-aimed romantic e-reader app, Love 365: Find Your Story. This is the English edition of “Kono Yoru ga Akenai you ni Kisu Shite,” first released on 100 Shiin no Koi+ in August, 2024.…
Aksys to Release Mystery Otome, 7’scarlet on May 15th on the Nintendo Switch
Otome lovers we have news from Aksys Games! We finally have a release date for the Switch port of the mystery otome, 7’scarlet—mark your calendars it’s going to be released in the west on May 15th. About 7’scarlet Your brother is missing!The remote town of Okunezato is shaped like a crescent moon and shrouded in…
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…
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