A Dash of Black Girl Magic in Every Review
Do you like a bit more action with your stories? Well be sure to check out the Kickstarter campaign for ZombiSeed an upcoming story-driven joseimuke Visual Novel × Turn-Based Card Battle RPG, set in a post-apocalyptic world where infected humans transform into beautiful but deadly Flower Zombies. Players take on…
Idea Factory International announced the action RPG Villion:Code, will be making its Western debut in 2027! This release marks the return of legendary producer Kouji “Cozy” Okada, Atlus co-founder and co-creator of the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona series. The game will be available digitally for PS4™, PS5™, Nintendo Switch™,…
Voltage Inc. announced at Tokyo Game Show 2026 that they will be releasing their suspense game, Subway: 0% Escape in English on Switch and Steam! Originally released as a mobile app in 2013, the suspense visual novel became known for its relentless tension and shocking plot twists, with the series…
Do you like horror? What about romance? Well I have a game for you! Indie developer Team Nyxian released the demo for their upcoming horror romance visual novel, Sharehouse. The demo was previously only available on itch.io, but now fans can play it through the Steam platform ahead of its…
Survive Queen Bahaghari’s court, romance her knight commander, and pick up Tagalog along the way! Orca Martian Games and Viridian Software announced that Jester Under Pressure is coming to Steam, a fantasy visual novel set in a Filipino-inspired archipelago where a queen executes underperforming subjects by exploding their heads. Incepted…
Otome Fam we have exciting news from Idea Factory Intl! The team revealed that they will be releasing a standard and limited edition for 9 R.I.P sequel and if that wasn’t enough, pre-orders start September 17th! Idea Factory always delivers amazing otome limited editions and this one is no exception,…
Fujin fam we have some boys love gaming news from indie devs Pop Elephant Studio! The team announced the release of their point-and-click BL psychological horror adventure, Dissolution of My Self on Steam! This dark adventure explores themes of exile, dependence, and the collapse of identity. A prince who has…
Do you like naked cat boys? Well I have some exciting news from indie developer, Cats on a Lilypad Studios! After years in development, the team released their modern fantasy boys love visual novel, The Inn Between on Steam Early Access. While this isn’t the full release, it is a…
I caught a bug from Anime NYC, so I spent all of last week laid out, which has me even further behind on this roundup (sorry). But, I am fully recovered and back to editing! Most of this week’s videos are playthroughs of micro-visual novels from O2A2 showcase! These bite-sized…
In otome games romance is literally the main goal, but in the Japanese indie otome game, Can I Not Fall for Idols? the goal is to not fall in love?! You’ve become the manager of a brand-new idol group—only to find yourself drowning in romance flags from the start! Love…
Two years ago indie developer Great Gretuski launched their Cookies and Consoles Kickstarter campaign to fund Nintendo Switch ports of their otome titles, Love Spell: Written in the Stars and Peachleaf Valley: Seeds of Love. Well, it’s been a long road for the team but I am happy to report…
Fujin Fam we have another boys love story for you to dive into! Indie developer Ebi hime just released their slow burn, age-gap romance kinetic novel, A Studied Seduction. The story follows the relationship between a retired teacher and his former student as they navigate their reunion and work through…
Back in May Japanese game dev Viv announced on their socials that their psychological horror BL visual novel, This Game is Not Real had been pulled from Steam ahead of it’s release date despite garnering an impressive 24,000 wishlists. The rationale behind the decision being a generic “not meeting Steam’s…
DEVIL’S LIMINAL is a yuri horror visual novel inspired by Azores folklore and Goethe’s Faust, featuring a story about overcoming poverty and violence wrapped in a fantastical tale of alchemists and demons spanning 500 years.
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!
It’s a new week and I am once again behind with these ICYMI roundups. In my defense, I went outside for a bit to hang out at Otakon 2026! Met up with friends and sat in on some amazing panels too. And in about a week I will be traveling…
Shueisha Games and iMel announced the visual novel adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa’s critically acclaimed mystery novel, Seasons of Books and Keys for Nintendo Switch and Steam. Currently set to release Winter 2026, the game will adapt the first volume of the Toshoiin series, with a brand new episode, “Vintage Strange…
Otome Fam! We have some exciting news from Idea Factory International! 9 R.I.P. sequel will be releasing on October 27, 2026! The sequel will feature 9 full routes, including direct continuations of the previous Heavenly and Godly Endings from 9 R.I.P. Additionally, the sequel introduces new sub characters and bonus content that can be unlocked as fans navigate…
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…
Fujin Fam, where are y’all at?! I have some BL gaming news! Have you been tired of the angsty dark boys love games? Well, indie developer/artist, Tomotoad launched a crowdfunding campaign for their upcoming slice-of-life boys love visual novel, The End of the World Club. This cute coming of age…
Hey hey! While reviews have been a bit slow, I have been playing games over on Twitch and y’all there are some truly amazing indie games out there. I managed to sit down and do some actual editing (yay), so there are some new uploads to YouTube. This week I…
Indie studio Crescence Studio announced the full release of their supernatural fantasy amare visual novel, Alaris! The project launched on Steam early access in September 2025 with four of the six completed routes (Kayn, Druk, Fenir, and Etza). Now players can experience all of the six, including the much anticipated…
Otome fam, sins of KALEIDO, the latest entry in the Witch Chronicles series, is now available digitally on the Nintendo Switch for $49.99 USD. The Witch Chronicles began in 2022 with the release of the dark fantasy otome, even if TEMPEST. Directed and written by Ayane Ushio, the creative force…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a YouTube channel! I mostly upload playthroughs of games I’ve played on stream, with the occasional video review sprinkled in. I’m finally caught up with these, so here are three new uploads that went up recently! My Wish to You…
MangaGamer is coming through for the Fujin Fam again with another BL announcement! The publisher announced the localization of latest title from parade, developers of NO, THANK YOU!!!, Room No. 9, and Lkyt.: Lesson. It’s another dark BL story in the vein of Room No.9 focusing intensely on two characters. About Lesson On a chilly, rainy…
Publisher Aksys Games had some news for the otome girlies this weekend at Anime Expo! During their panel on Day 2 of the con, they announced the localization of Illusion of Itehari -trail-, sequel to the popular steampunk fantasy otome, Illusion of Itehari! While there isn’t an official release date…
Publisher Aksys Games had some news for the otome girlies this weekend at Anime Expo! During their panel on Day 2 of the con, they announced the localization of Olympia Soiree -Catharsis-, sequel to the popular fantasy otome, Olympia Soiree! While there isn’t an official release date just yet, the…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a YouTube channel! I mostly upload playthroughs of games I’ve played on stream, with the occasional video review sprinkled in. I’m a bit behind with these so here are three new uploads that went up recently! So, let’s get to…
We have some otome news from Idea Factory Intl! The otome visual novel, Cupid Parasite, is coming to Steam® on September 22, 2026! Originally released on Nintendo Switch™, this romantic comedy will be Idea Factory International’s first otome release on Steam since 2018. The Steam version will include English language formats and will be available in North American and European…
In case you’ve been living under a rock, I have a YouTube channel! I mostly upload playthroughs of games I’ve played on stream, with the occasional video review sprinkled in. I’m a bit behind with these so here are four new uploads that went up recently! So, let’s get to…
