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Over RequiemZ is a dark fantasy retelling done right, delivering the perfect blend of homage and original storytelling to create a truly unique experience. Don’t wait for a tornado to whisk you off to Oz, pick up Over RequiemZ for yourself when it drops on the Switch on August 20th!
Enter a magical world of mystery, magic, and Fae, in Alaris, a supernatural fantasy amare visual novel developed by Crescence Studio. Take on the role of a Healer who finds themself at the center of a global crisis, uncover the secrets of a long forgotten conflict between humans, dragons, and…
Love and Deepspace has been dominating the mobile otome market since it launched in 2024. Few otome games have had the community in a chokehold the way LADS has, and I don’t really see it being dethroned anytime soon (especially after the hype around the newest love interest, Valko). But,…
Otome Daoshi Fighting for Love is a vibrant martial arts inspired otome set in the fictional kingdom of Kayu where a person’s strength determines their worth. To decide the strongest fighter, the best Wushu practitioners in the country are invited to participate in the Tournament of Valor. Unfortunately this year’s…
Indie developer, WitPOP has made the jump from indie visual novels to light novels with the release of their hilarious friends-with-benefits story, Just 69cm Between Us. Set in the same universe as their short boys’ love VN, Wrong Number, Just 69cm Between Us is a modern boys love story that…
Zullz Games’s rom-com boys love visual novel, Overnight takes the “hot for teacher” premise and runs with it in this hilarious school romance romp. Join Suiko Nishikori on his risqué conquest to win the hearts of his beloved teachers!
The Paradise boys are back for a new adventure in the fan disc, Paradise: Musubi. After escaping the island and leaving the horrors they faced there behind them, Azuma, Mitsugi, Matsuda, and Takara are ready to move on with their lives. But, some demons refuse to stay in the past…
We’re kicking off the new year with Otomate x Ichicolumn’s fantasy otome, Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the Tragic Knights. In the game you take on the role of Cecilia, the “cursed” third princess of the country of Temirana who has been plagued by misfortune since birth. Despite several near…
Happy Release Day! Illusion of Itehari is now available in English via Aksys Games, since I’ve already covered the game here on Blerdy Otome, here are all the reviews and walkthroughs that you’ll need if you’re starting your journey with the game today!
Illusion of Itehari is a brand new otome game project created by seasoned otome creators, and the first project from “LicoBiTs”, a joint venture by Broccoli and TIS Creation aimed at making games for the female audience. In Itehari, the renowned and prosperous floating utopia, Hinagiku longs for the world…
IWAKURA ARIA is a beautifully crafted atmospheric sapphic gothic romance from MAGES. and published in English by PQube.
Someone keeps stealing my lunch from the office fridge! Time to get my revenge… or some booty, I’m down for either. Someone Stole My Lunch is a short comedy visual novel about your lunch and a thief… both of which are hot. The game is developed by Studio Clump, the…
Jest Messters is a comedy mystery otome game developed for Otome Jam 2025 by Elseth Games! You’re cursed to make others laugh… But at what cost? With the power of Dad Jokes and Puns, you’ll have to woo your fellow classmates and solve some mysteries! Jest Messters is a remake…
Busta Babes, the boys are back!! Pack your bags we’re going back to New Sieg to kick it with Limbo, Shu, Helvetica, Mozu, and (my personal fave) Scarecrow in BUSTAFELLOWS season 2, an all new action packed installment. In BUSTAFELLOWS we beat the odds, uncovered long buried secrets and bagged…
I’m forced to break-up with a perfectly good man, who cooks, caters to your every need, and will murder your enemies if you ask~ Soren is the total package! Last dinner with your soon-to-be-ex. What’s the worst that could happen? How to Break Up with Your Yandere Boyfriend is a…
Have you ever felt limited by normal dating sims? Maybe there’s a hot side character you wished you could date or maybe you wanted to date the villain… but were stuck romancing the boring old chiseled jawed love interests. Where’s the excitement in that?! Maybe you’re the adventurous sort who…
Spell Candle is an immersive indie otome that blends the storytelling of a visual novel with a unique gameplay style that aims to raise awareness for mental health. This is the first title from Bulgarian indie developer Bottled Monster Ink. In the game, take on the role of a foreign…
Looking for steamy romances with brooding and enigmatic princes? Then you’ll love Small Serenity Studio’s upcoming historical fantasy otome, Fate’s Masquerade! Unravel secrets, navigate court politics, and make choices that shape your destiny. Along the way, surrender to love so powerful it will change the fate of an empire. I…
The Town of Nie is a supernatural fantasy boys love visual novel developed by √ZOMBILiCA and published in English by dramatic create (HuneX). In the game you play as Hisora, an apathetic part-timer who is just kind of existing. He has no friends or strong attachments and honestly, no one…
Lovely Inc. the team behind the hilarious office romance, My Love For You is Evermore, has been hard at work on their latest title—a revamped version of their very first otome, Snowkissed Romance. The team launched a Kickstarter for he game back in January, but folks just did not show…
Vibrant Frame is a heartfelt slice-of-life Korean otome game developed by Lumiere Entertainment and published by Smilegate. If you love k-dramas then you’ll absolutely adore this game! I can’t remember the last time an otome had me kicking my feet and giggling the whole way through! Follow Ari Seong, an…
Step into the action packed fantasy world of Battlefield Waltz, the latest Switch otome localization from Idea Factory International. Take on the role of the Lan, a young woman who becomes the latest wielder of the Cursed Sword, a legendary weapon of immense power. Enroll at combat academy Nirvana to…
I recently had the pleasure of playing Panacea’s upcoming otome, Bell Maiden’s Bloom, and y’all I am in love! You all know I am a lover of otome games, but while I love them so much there is a distinct lack of melanin in romance media. As a Black woman…
Happy Release Day! Him the Smile & bloom is now available in English via PQube, since I’ve already covered the game here on Blerdy Otome, here are all the reviews and walkthroughs that you’ll need if you’re starting your journey with the game today! About the Game Step into a…
Genso Manège is a fantasy otome developed by Mages Inc and published in English by PQube for the Nintendo Switch. Follow Emma as she fights to reawaken her magical powers in order to aid a unique cast of characters, all of whom are trapped inside a travelling amusement park. Having…
Masquerade Hell Academy is an intense experience that is not for the faint of heart. This is torture porn, plain and simple. So don’t expect any warm tender embraces or sweet confessions, because you’ll find none of that here. In fact, the writers of Masquerade seems to delight in thinking…
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
Threads of You: Beyond the Bay is a slice-of-life, summertime themed visual novel developed by Lavendeer Studios.
I got a Steam Deck OLED! So, let’s look at whether or not it’s worth it as an otome gamer! Here’s a short, non-tech savvy otome gamer’s review of the handheld…
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…
