Hey Blerdy Tribe, it’s Monday and that means it’s Melanin Monday here on Blerdy Otome! Instead of bringing you another Melanin Friendly Game, I wanted to shake things up a bit this week by spotlighting some of the game developers I love who always bring us amazing diverse titles! Each of these devs have consistently brought us games chock full of great representation, telling stories that feature characters a wide range of backgrounds, identities, orientations.
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Thrifty Gaming: Games That Won’t Blow Your Budget #92

Note, these are not reviews, rather recommendations so your mileage may vary with some of these titles. This week’s post will include a brief synopsis and links to each game so you can add them to your gaming library! You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy your hobbies, so save a little bread and check out this week’s thrifty gaming picks!
Continue reading “Thrifty Gaming: Games That Won’t Blow Your Budget #92”Celestia Indie Otome Review
Celestia is a regency style sci-fi fantasy indie otome game developed by (my fave) indie dev, Jellyfish Parade for the two-month game jam, Otome Jam 2021. Follow Iluna, a newly awakened Celestial as she descends from her moon to find a partner who will rule the heavens by her side. Among the many glittering stars are three Celestials who catch her eye—a dignified Sun, an enigmatic Black Hole, and a flirtatious Meteor… Choose your partner wisely as your choice will effect not just Iluna, but the fate of the planet she rules…
Game Details
- Regency | Fantasy | Indie Otome
- Where to Play: Windows, Mac, & Linux
- Price: Free
- Gameplay: 5 – 8 Hours
- Similar Games: The Rose of Segunda | My Only Sunshine | Cinderella Phenomenon
War of Roses Indie Otome Review
War of Roses is a short slice-of-life indie otome/dress up game developed by one of my absolute fave indie developers, Jellyfish Parade. Take on the role of Rose as she attempts to save her family’s flower shop by entering in a local flower competition. But the road ahead won’t be easy, especially when the CEO of a rival corporation has made it her mission to take you down. Not to mention juggling the affections of three very different men… can you save the shop while sorting out your love life?
Game Details
- Slice-of-Life | Dress-Up | Indie Otome
- Where to Play: Windows, Mac, & Linux
- Gameplay: 3 – 5 Hours
- Similar Games: Flower Shop: Winter in Fairbrook | Ocean Pearls
Heroine for Hire Indie Otome Review – Fai’s Route
Heroine for Hire is a fantasy romance indie otome game developed by Jellyfish Parade. The game follows Lyre Harmoniel, a young woman who can’t seem to hold down a steady job. After losing eight jobs in the span of just 2 months, Lyre is starting to get desperate—is it too much to ask for a gig that is both fulfilling and pays well?! Just when she thinks the perfect job doesn’t exist, Lyre sees a promising job listing and she thinks maybe, just maybe her luck has finally turned around…
I played the game last year when Veris’s route was released and now I’m diving back in to play the broody blacksmith, Fai’s route! It’s been a some time since the initial release and Jellyfish Parade has been hard at work making some improvements to the UI and the story and I am excited to see those updates in action! When H4H was first released, Fai’s route was still in progress and after getting an early sneak peek, I can honestly say he was worth the wait!
Game Details
- Fantasy | Romance | Adventure
- Where to Play: Windows and Mac
- Price: $9.99
- Gameplay: 5 – 10 hours
- Partial Voice Acting
- Similar Games: Wilder | Errant Kingdom
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