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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…
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,…
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…
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.
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…
Infold Games has officially announced the upcoming Version 1.3 update for Infinity Nikki, titled Eerie Season. This latest installment will immerse players in a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere filled with gothic intrigue, supernatural phenomena, and mysterious new challenges. Set to launch on February 26 and running until March 25, Eerie Season invites players to explore the…
Studio Élan and Sometimes You announced the yuri visual novel Please Be Happy is now available on 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. Please Be Happy…
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…
Fujin Fam, we live! HuneX announced that they will be releasing The Town of Nie Iromusubi, the fandisc of The Town of Nie on Steam and the Nintendo Switch in English! The fandisc takes place about a year after the events of the main story, and features epilogues for the…
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,…
Yuri lovers, ebi hime is back with another gorgeous story, Cage of Roses is now available on Steam and PC (itch.io). Cage of Roses is a haunting gothic romance set in the 19th century. Follow Meike, a young woman from an impoverished noble family, as she’s swept off her feet…
Infinity Nikki is coming to Steam!! Infold Games has confirmed that Infinity Nikki, their cozy open-world adventure, will be making its way to Steam. As part of the studio’s ongoing effort to improve the game’s accessibility and better engage with its community! While the Steam release date has not been…
At long last, solo dev Lucky Cat has released their genre blending otome, The Silent Kingdom on Steam Early Access! Originally crowdfunded in 2022, the game has been in development since and now the first chapter of The Silent Kingdom is available to play. The Silent Kingdom is a story-driven,…
Afterlove EP, the slice-of-life adventure game from the creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After, is now available on Playstation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Steam. Set in modern Jakarta, Loveafter EP is an emotional story about love, loss and finding your own way forward. Step into the shoes of…
Velvet Bite: Softly, With Teeth is a LGBT+ (amare) otome visual novel, developed by EVERIUM! You’ve been invited to a Halloween party! Yay! Music! Food! Drinks! Vampires! Wait. VAMPIRES!? The game features six love interests, Japanese and Korean voice acting, and consists of about 12 hours of gameplay. Game Details…
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…
Otome Fam, we got some news from Dramatic Create—they will be releasing the mobile game On the Q.T. on Steam! The game was created by HuneX and was originally released on android and iOS in 2018 (HuneX shut down the mobile version in 2023). Now the On the Q.T. will…
We have an update from Idea Factory about the upcoming otome, Battlefield Waltz! We are getting special editions: Plus Edition (Physical) and the Digital Deluxe Edition. Each comes with extras for fans whether they choose to go for a physical or digital copy of Battlefield Waltz. The Plus Edition will…
This one goes out to all my mystery lovers out there! Indie studio, Nth Circle released the latest chapter in their episodic mystery adventure game, of the Devil on Steam! Inspired by some of the greats of the genre, like Danganronpa, Ace Attorney, and AI: The Somnium Files. Each Episode is a stand-alone murder…
Replay Boys, the otome visual novel by Split Narrative, is being released on Xbox One and Series X|S on February 14th! The Replay Boys twists slice of life romance, pop-culture shenanigans, and cult horror in an endlessly looping day. Play as Hannah, a last-minute manager who has to deal with…
Hey Hey Blerdy Tribe! We made it through the first month of 2025 and I don’t know about you all, but this year is off to an interesting start… Thankfully there have been some really awesome game releases and announcements to temper some of the crappier stuff going on in…
Even vampires must endure the emotional turbulence of relationships, something players will witness first-hand in Vampire Therapist: Couples Therapy. The brand-new DLC for Little Bat Games’ critically acclaimed debut title is available on Steam today! This expansion builds on the award-winning blend of comedy, history, and real-life therapy techniques that made Vampire…
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.
A whole new adventure filled with new quests, new cuddly friends, and more awaits you in the new DLC for the cozy cat café Calico! Out now on PC and Nintendo Switch, Calico – Neat Things introduces new activities, a new character, new mini-games, and, of course, cuddly new friends to invite to…
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…
It’s a new week and Seven Seas has new license announcements! This week’s lineup includes manhwa, boys love manga, and more. So let’s check out what titles Seven Seas will be bringing us in the coming weeks and months! No God in Eden (BL Manga) A spicy omegaverse romance about…
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…
It’s a new week and Seven Seas has new license announcements! This week’s lineup includes manhwa, boys love manga, and more. So let’s check out what titles Seven Seas will be bringing us in the coming weeks and months! Winter Wolf When one woman attempts to flee the kingdom that…
With New Year’s international illuminations still fresh in the mind, Infold Games lifts the lid on Infinity Nikki’s exciting new “Firework Season” Update, heading to PlayStation 5, PC, iOS, and Android on January 23rd. This vibrant update – which launches alongside the captivating New Bloom Festival – introduces a dazzling array of content to immerse players further…
It’s a new week and Seven Seas has new license announcements! This week’s lineup includes light novels, boys love manga, and more. So let’s check out what titles Seven Seas will be bringing us in the coming weeks and months! Wimpy Demon King and Tsundere Hero When one prince seeks…
