Tag: Amare

The First Chapter of Eldritch Noir Visual Novel, Call Me Under is Now Available on Steam

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I’m excited to report that indie studio Lunaris Games has finally given us an update on their queer, noir visual novel, Call Me Under. The team has been quiet about the project since it was successfully crowdfunded on Kickstarter back in 2020, but they’ve just announced that the first full chapter of Call Me Under will be available today on Steam! This expanded chapter features 1-2 hours of gameplay. As an added bonus, Lunaris Games also shared that the full game will be available on PC later in 2023!

Submerge yourself in eldritch horrors, romance, and an ancient power struggles with this latest release from the team behind When the Night Comes and Errant Kingdom.

Game Details

  • Genre: LGBTQIA+ | Supernatural | Romance | Mystery
  • Rating: M17
  • Developer & Publisher: Lunaris Games
  • Where to Get the Game: Steam
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Indie Spotlight: Celestial Crowns

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Indie studio, Harlevin recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming 18+ romance visual novel, Celestial Crowns. This will be a commercial release ($24.99 USD) Customize your Monarch and romance 3 love interests in this fantasy tale about powerful kingdoms and ancient magic. How will you rule?

Game Details

  • Genre: Fantasy | Amare | Romance
  • Available on itch.io and Steam
  • Campaign Period: May 2, 2023 to June 1, 2023
  • Tentative Release Date: Late 2024
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Indie Spotlight: Red Rebellion

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Indie dev, Aikasa Collective recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming girls love visual novel, Red Rebellion.

Red Rebellion is a historical fantasy romance set in late medieval England in the 1450s. In this fairy tale mashup Robin Hood teams up with Red Riding Hood to save their town fueling the sparks of rebellion.

Game Details

  • Girls Love | Fantasy | Romance
  • Available on PC | Steam
  • Demo Available | Tentative Game Release 2024
  • Campaign Period: April 25, 2023 to May 25, 2023
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A Kiss From Death Indie Game Review

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A Kiss From Death is a mystery fantasy indie visual novel developed by Gongon Studio, the team behind the horror otome, Eye Can See You. On the day of her father’s funeral, Lucinda meets and befriends a strange child and though their encounter is short, they leave a big impression. Years later she meets her old friend again, but with their reunion, Lucinda learns that they might be harboring unsettling secrets that could change her life forever.

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Untold Atlas Indie Game Review

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Untold Atlas is an expedition adventure themed romance game developed by indie team, Nochi Studios. This is 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.

Game Details

  • Adventure | Fantasy | Romance
  • Available on Android and iOS
  • Price: Free (in-game purchases)
Play on Android
Play on Ios
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Behind the Games Interview with Red Spring Studio

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Hey Blerdy Tribe! I had the chance to chat with Lulu, Vika, and Dev of the indies studio, Red Spring Studio–the team behind the upcoming gothic romance visual novel, TOUCHSTARVED! The team gives the goods on their debut title and what it’s like being an indie game developer in the latest Behind the Games interview!

Red Spring Studio is a small, POC and queer-owned indie studio made up of diverse talent from the gaming industry. United by a shared passion for dark, mature stories, they’ve poured their hearts into TOUCHSTARVED with the goal of telling ground-breaking tales for outcasts, danger lovers, and hopeless romantics.

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Indie Spotlight – Sigh of the Abyss

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Indie dev, Rascal Devworks recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming amare visual novel, Sigh of the Abyss. It’s a dark fantasy visual novel set in the Mediterranean, a romantic tale written in shadows and blood, with a heavy focus on roleplay, choices and relationships. The team launched the campaign to fund additional voice acting.

Game Details

  • Amare | Dark Fantasy | Romance
  • Available on PC | Steam
  • Demo Available | Full Game Release 2024
  • Campaign Period: March 15, 2023 to April 14, 2023
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Indie Spotlight – My Alien Roommate

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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

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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)

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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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