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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
9 R.I.P. is a supernatural, horror otome game developed by Otomate and published in English by Idea Factory International for the Nintendo Switch. In the vein of 7’scarlet and Bad Apple Wars, dive into a fantastical adventure that blends horror, mystery, and romance. Fate has offered you a hand. Will…
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…
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.
B-PROJECT RYUSEI*FANTASIA is a idol management joseimuke visual novel developed by LOVE&ARTS and Mages Inc. and published in English by PQube for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. B-Project is a cross media production revolving around the fictional virtual idol group that spans several anime series, manga, drama CDs,…
Move over Stardew, there’s a new farming sim coming for your bag. Heavily inspired by 90’s anime and farm-sim RPGs, Fields of Mistria is a nostalgic game. Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all…
Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Tsuzuri (Akaya Akashiya Ayakashino) is a fantasy visual novel, that was released on PC in Japan in 2011 by doujin group, HaccaWorks* and published in English by Dramatic Create. A modern Japanese-style fantasy story involving Yue, a young boy born and raised at…
Do you like 50 Shades of Grey? Do you like boys love? Well, there’s a game that combines the best and worst (emphasis on WORST) of both! Where do I start with this game? It’s a mess. Sub for You is a Chinese boys love visual novel developed by BlueBerry…
Y Press Games is back with another steamy boys love game, and this one is extra unhinged. Oni Onsen is a visual novel set in feudal Japan and follow disgraced ronin Asano as he attempts to reclaim his family onsen, get revenge against the man who wronged him…. and fuck…
Shanghai Summer is an adventure game developed by FUTU Studio and published by Astrolabe Games. Set in the millennium, our protagonist, Baichuan, goes through a series of “anomalies” over the length of twelve days. In his pursuit of the truth, he found that his hopes and regrets from the past…
A Summer’s Tale About “Regret” and “Redemption” Shanghai Summer is an adventure game developed by FUTU Studio and published by Astrolabe Games. Set in the millennium, our protagonist, Baichuan, goes through a series of “anomalies” over the length of twelve days. In his pursuit of the truth, he found that…
My Next Life As A Villainess All Roads Lead to Doom – Pirates of the Disturbance – or Hamefura Pirates (because that name is a mouthful) has finally made its way to the West! Based on the popular light novel, manga, and anime series, My Next Life as a Villainess: All…
Like a coin, TAISHO x ALICE has two sides: the real world and the Looking-Glass World. Without darkness, there can be no light… It’s time to take a peek behind the curtain in TAISHO x ALICE: HEADS & TAILS! The Taisho x Alice fandisc, Heads & Tails is now available…
The Crimson Flower that Divides: Lunar Coupling (Koezaru wa Akai Hana) was originally released in Japan as an 18+ otome, and later released as a slightly watered down version for the PS Vita a few years after that. The Crimson Flower that Divides: Lunar Coupling is a Switch port of…
It has really been a long time since I last picked up this game. DRAMAtical Murder and the Koujaku reviews were my first ever reviews on this blog. And here I am almost seven months later writing another one. Boy has the time flown by. My only hope is that I’ve…
