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Shattered Souls is a dark, fantasy otome that is currently in development by Eternal Love Studios. Become lost in a realm where nothing is as it seems. A realm of broken, beautiful, and resilient people. Experience enchanting, passionate love stories with twists and turns in every direction. Fight for your…
Celestia: Chain of Fate is a fantasy romance otome game developed by Indonesian studio Agate and published in English by PQube. Originally released as part of the Memories mobile story app, Celestia follows Aria a half angel, half demon hybrid who must enroll at the magical academy Celestia to uncover…
Otome Fam, Idea Factory Intl just announced that preorders for the Limited Edition of the supernatural otome visual novel, 9 R.I.P., are available now on the IFI Online Store. The Limited Edition is $89.99. Additionally, the Nintendo eShop page for 9 R.I.P. is now live. Fans can wishlist the game…
If you love rom-coms and sweet slice-of-life stories you are going to love Him, the Smile & Bloom. It’s a low stakes quick play that is chock full of genuine emotion and sweet romance.
In the last few years otome games have been booming in the West, with tons of great titles making their English language debut! We’ve gone from one or two games to year to 10 or more! It’s truly a great time to be an otome gamer. But, with all the…
Voltage Inc announced that they will be releasing an all new story for their mobile app, Love 365 called Can We Start Over? This English version of “Osananajimi, Ni Do no Hatsukoi,” first released on 100 Shiin no Koi+ in April of this year, is the tale of a young…
Fujin Fam, rejoice, it’s that special time of the year once again! It’s Yaoi Day! For the newbies, 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…
PQube and Agate, are bringing fantasy-romance visual novel, ‘Celestia: Chain of Fate’ to Steam and Nintendo Switch, on September 12th! A coming-of-age visual novel that follows the story of Aria, a unique hybrid, as she enrolls into Celestia Academy and must face an unknown world of Angelus, Daemon and Half-bloods. At every turn…
Some of y’all like a little spice with your romance and I can respect that. Yandere characters tend to elicit a different kind of doki dokis compared to most potential partners. (Terror… it’s called terror.) And while their methods may be questionable, there is no devotion like the love of…
Dearest gentle reader, another season of Netflix’s hit Regency drama Bridgerton has come and gone. As the Ton retires to their country estates for a bit of rest from the balls and drama of the season, the rest of us are left to wait for the next installment of the…
Once again Steam is coming for our coin with their annual Steam Summer Sale! No wallet is safe with all these deals. As a shameless enabler, I’m here to help empty those pockets with this guide of the otome games currently discounted during the sale. What better way to spend…
This summer has been packed full of game releases, announcements, and game fests! Between Summer Games Fest and Steam Next Fest, there are plenty of demos to keep you busy well into next year. With all the goodies, I made sure to care out some time to check out a…
Happy Pride Month Blerdy Tribe! Representation has come a long way over the years and now more than ever, there are so many great games featuring stories and identities from within the LGBTQ+ community. So, to celebrate Pride, I’ve compiled a list of amazing LGBTQ+ visual novels that you should definitely…
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…
Take a trip back to Los York and catch up with the now reformed Parasite 5 as they settle into wedded bliss with former Cupid, Lynette in Cupid Parasite Sweet & Spicy Darling. Enjoy sweet intimate moments with your faves or ramp up the heat with deliciously spicy scenes. In…
Journey beyond the steam to a desert land of mystery and intrigue! Last night at Anime Central, MangaGamer announced their acquisition of HuneX’s sequel to Steam Prison, Steam Prison – Beyond the Steam. MangaGamer will be providing the English localization for the simultaneous international release on PC and Nintendo Switch. The PC version will be available on MangaGamer and Steam later this year.
Otome Fam, we have some exciting news from PQube! The publisher announced that they will be releasing the LOVE&ART and MAGES developed magical otome game Genso Manège in English on the Nintendo Switch and on PC via Steam! Originally released in Japan in 2020 and now this fantasy romance will…
Tengoku Struggle Strayside is a comedic fantasy adventure otome game developed by Otomate and published in English by Aksys Games. Created by the team behind Olympia Soiree, this game is a wild ride! Follow rookie Hell Guardian, Rin Enma as she attempts to wrangle a bunch of sinful prisoners on…
If you’ve been wary of the Voltage Inc. love choice titles, rejoice! The publisher announced that they are releasing their ongoing medical drama romance, Romance MD: Always On Call on Nintendo Switch and on PC via Steam! Romance MD stars a bright young surgeon working alongside five brilliant, handsome experts…
This is for the manga loving otome girlies! Voltage Inc. has announced that English editions of titles from original women-oriented comic label VolKoi comic will be released on MangaPlaza on Friday, April 19th. MangaPlaza is operated by NTT Solmare Corporation. VolKoi comic is an original comic label that seeks to…
Otome lovers rejoice! Our manifestation circles were busy! Idea Factory International announced that the supernatural otome visual novel, 9 R.I.P., will launch physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch™ on October 15, 2024. Fans will get swept away as Japanese urban legends, ghosts, demons, and spirits all come to life in this unique tale of horror and…
Over the years I have played through a lot of otome games and seduced a TON of sexy love interests. Some like Variable Barricade’s Taiga are absolute trash… the lowest of the low. While others, like Eisuke Ichinomiya are so perfect, they make you wonder why real men like him…
The show must go on! Join Tifalia and her friends in her new life after their journey ends With a twirl of Tifalia’s baton, Aksys Games presents more details about Radiant Tale -Fanfare!-, a fandisk that includes three all-new play modes with fresh stories and new routes with two side characters,…
Otome lovers we have a new localization announcement! Early this morning, MintLip announced that they’ll be releasing Hanaemu Kare to & bloom (English title, Him, the Smile & Bloom) on the Nintendo Switch! The publisher announced via their Twitter (X) account that the game will be released on August 8,…
We asked for smut and the universe answered! Japanese doujin circle, Succulent announced via their socials that they will be working with publisher 072 Project to bring two r18 otome games to Western fans. The team will be releasing both Princess Paradise (released originally as Hime no Rakuen) and Lunar…
Otome gamers, get your wallets ready, Goodsmile just opened preorders for the Amnesia Memories Ukyo Nendo! The final Amnesia nendoroid is now available for order, so don’t miss out on getting the full set (or getting your fave)! For those of you not familiar with nendoroids, they are palm sized…
Sympathy Kiss is a slice-of-life office romance otome game developed by Otomate and published in English by Idea Factory International. Move over Voltage Inc., Otomate is coming for your bag! Balance work and play with Akari and her coworkers at Estario in this mature office romance. Game Details
The Storyteller’s Festival is in full swing on Steam and there are a ton of amazing indie games, sales, and announcements from this year’s showcase. For those of you out of the loop, The Storyteller’s Festival is a digital event hosted by indie developer, Two and a Half Studios that…
Otome gamers, get your wallets ready, Goodsmile just opened preorders for the Amnesia Memories Kent Nendo! This is not a drill! Math bae is live! Get your nerdy best boy now! For those of you not familiar with nendoroids, they are palm sized (usually) budget friendly figures. “The Nendoroid series…
Otome gamers, its a new year and with it the first big otome announcement of 2024! Eastasiasoft announced during their New Year 2024 Showcase that they will be working with Idea Factory to publish Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom on the Nintendo Switch on August 1, 2024. This “definitive”…
