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Nochi Studios Launches Kickstarter for Sifting Thyme

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Indie studio Nochi Studios launched a Kickstarter campaign to help raise funds for a planned PC update for Sifting Thyme. Originally released in 2020 for mobile, Sifting Thyme was the studio’s first release–check out the full review for more details.

Take on the role of the newest transfer student at Lincoln Culinary Academy, a private culinary school to find your culinary calling and an unforgettable romance. Because of the work needed to update the games, Nochi Studios will be running their Kickstarter until December 16, 2023.

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GB Patch Launches Kickstarter for Our Life: Now & Forever

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Grow from childhood to adulthood with your two neighbors and experience a one of a kind life in this customizable, choice-heavy story🍂

At long last indie studio, GB Patch launched the Kickstarter campaign for the much anticipated second installment to the nostalgic, Our Life series—Our Life Now and Forever. Grow from childhood to adulthood with your two neighbors and experience a one of a kind life in this customizable, choice-heavy story.

The campaign is set to run until November 9, 2023 and to celebrate the launch, GB Patch has released an new extended demo. I reviewed the demo back in 2022, but this new demo comes with brand new scenes and interactions!

Update: The campaign was fully funded less than 20 minutes after launch!

Game Details

  • Genre: Nostalgic | Slice-of-Life | Amare
  • Demo available on itch.io and Steam
  • Campaign Period: October 10, 2023 to November 9, 2023
  • Tentative Release Date: November 2025
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Kickstarter launched for Dark Fantasy Amare Visual Novel, Keepers of Astraela

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Indie game developer, GSE Studios just launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming dark fantasy amare visual novel, Keepers of Astraela. The team debuted with the game Heart & Soul, a Greek mythology otome visual novel that follows the myth of Psyche and Eros.

Their latest project Keepers of Astraela is inspired by the book ‘Vision‘ by Wrenna Stone, which follows a writer whose characters come to life. The Keepers of Astraela base game is set for a fall 2024 release.

Game Details

  • Genre: Amare | Dark Fantasy | Isekai
  • Demo available on itch.io and Steam
  • Campaign Period: October 4, 2023 to November 3, 2023
  • Tentative Release Date: Fall 2024
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Kickstarter launched for Yandere Indie Otome, Heart Cage

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Hong Kong based indie developer, Ricelovecoffee just launched the Kickstarter for their upcoming yandere otome mystery game, Heart Cage. The team originally released a fully voiced demo for Heart Cage as part of Otome Jam 2023.

Yandere x Otome x Mystery A mystery Otome game with all yandere love interest, play as a detective and find out the truth! This is a planned 18+ game, with a tentative release date of Q2 2025.

Game Details

  • Genre: 18+ otome | Drama | Mystery
  • Demo available on itch.io
  • Campaign Period: September 15, 2023 to October 15, 2023
  • Tentative Release Date: Q2 2025
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Harlevin Relaunches Kickstarter for 18+ Amare Visual Novel, Celestial Crowns

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Update 9/12: Indie studio, Harlevin has relaunched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming 18+ amare visual novel, Celestial Crowns. The team launched their first crowd funding campaign in May 2023, however, they failed to make their initial campaign goal. They have relaunched with a new goal of $10,000 USD which they hope to meet by the campaign end date, October 12, 2023.

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: September 12, 2023 to October 12, 2023
  • Tentative Release Date: Late 2024
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Dual Chroma Demo Review

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Indie studio, Galen Games recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming fantasy otome/RPG Dual Chroma and with it a demo! So of course I had to check it out! Journey alongside the Second Prince of the Galens Empire to unlock ancient secrets in this romantic fantasy adventure with a dark twist.

Also fight alongside the Prince against the forces of darkness. Make the best of your unique skill sets and vanquish enemies in a streamlined, turn-based RPG system integrated into the story. 

Game Details

  • Genre: Fantasy | Romance | RPG
  • Available on itch.io and Steam
  • Campaign Period: August 15, 2023 to September 15, 2023
  • Tentative Release Date: Late 2025
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Indie Spotlight: Speakeasy

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Indie Studio, Open Late Games recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming 18+ romance visual novel, Speakeasy. This steamy 1920’s romp takes players on a whirlwind of forbidden, decadent romances in the depths of an exclusive jazz club.

Game Details

  • Genre: 18+ | Historical | Romance
  • Available on itch.io and Steam
  • Campaign Period: July 1, 2023 to August 1, 2023
  • Tentative Release Date: Late 2023
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Indie Spotlight: The Frozen Kingdom

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Indie studio, Man Eater Games recently launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming 18+ BL visual novel, The Frozen Kingdom. This will be a commercial release ($9.99USD). Join the barbarian Einar in his quest for revenge!

The Frozen Kingdom is inspired by the sword & sorcery fantasy films of the 80s such as Fire and Ice, Deathstalker, and of course, Conan. The idea behind it is simple: take the homoerotism of a genre full of hot, scantily dressed men and make it textual. There is a short demo available on itch.io and steam.

Game Details

  • Genre: Fantasy | BL | 18+ (Explicit sexual content)
  • Available on itch.io and Steam
  • Campaign Period: June 6, 2023 to July 6, 2023
  • Tentative Release Date: 2023
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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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