Iwakura Aria Review – A Beautiful Gothic Sapphic Romance
IWAKURA ARIA is a beautifully crafted atmospheric sapphic gothic romance from MAGES. and published in English by PQube.
Tag: Visual Novel
Fandom Simulator Sensei! I Like You So Much Full Release Now Live on Steam
LaoO Studio is finally bringing their fandom business simulator, Sensei! I Like You So Much! out of early access! The full version of the game is now available over on Steam! In Sensei! I like you so much! you play as a fanfic author, create fanfic of all genres, release…
Someone Stole My Lunch Review – Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold!
Someone keeps stealing my lunch from the office fridge! Time to get my revenge… or some booty, I’m down for either. Someone Stole My Lunch is a short comedy visual novel about your lunch and a thief… both of which are hot. The game is developed by Studio Clump, the…
Life of a Dispatch English Teacher in Japan is Now Live on PC and Steam
In Life of a Dispatch English Teacher in Japan, step into the shoes of Maria Ramirez, a public school English teacher whose happy life is suddenly thrown into chaos through no fault of her own when the dispatch company she works for loses its contract with her workplace just two months before…
Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan arrives for consoles and Steam in 2025
Classic Asian drama is reborn as anime-style visual novel, Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan and will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and the Microsoft Store for Windows in 2025. Re:Burn The Bonfire of Taiwan is an officially licensed revival of THE BONFIRE OF…
A Tithe in Blood – Dark Fantasy Yuri Visual Novel is Now Live on PC and Steam
A Tithe in Blood, the latest yuri visual novel from indie developers Studio Élan, has now been released on Steam and itch.io as of June 16th. About A Tithe in Blood A Tithe in Blood is an atmospheric dark fantasy yuri visual novel following Honoka, a university student who discovers blood magic in the depths of her…
Killer Chat! Expanded Edition Kickstarter Campaign is Now Live!
Indie developer, AngelRot Games has just launched the Kickstarter for the expanded edition of their satirical serial killer chat sim, Killer Chat! The game was originally released in 2024 for the Spooktober 6th Annual Visual Novel Jam. Now the team would like to expand on the jam version with even…
Galaxy Princess Zorana, Sequel to Long Live the Queen, Now Live on Kickstarter
Hanako Games is crowdfunding a new story, Galaxy Princess Zorana, the sequel to their fantasy visual novel, Long Live the Queen! This is first new game set in the universe of Long Live The Queen, which was originally released in 2012, came to Steam in 2013, and to consoles in…
Iwakura Aria is Coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch in August 14, 2025!
PQube Ltd and MAGES Inc., are pleased to announce that Iwakura Aria, MAGES’ first new IP in three years, will be coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam on the 14th of August 2025.
Isekai RPG Otome Stand By Me is Live on Kickstarter
We have another great indie otome that needs your support! Indie studio Fish Attic Games just launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming isekai RPG maker otome, Stand By Me. The team released an early demo back in 2021 and after working further on Stand By Me, they have opened…
Check Out the Kickstarter for Sci-Fi BL Game, Cerulean Invasion
Fujin Fam! There is a new(ish) Kickstarter that you all should check out from indie studio, Vincere Studio. The team launched a crowdfunding campaign for their upcoming sci-fi boys love visual novel, Cerulean Invasion. The campaign is just shy of their $14,486 with a few weeks left to reach their…
Murder Mystery, Best Served Cold is Now Live on Steam
Can you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers!
Red Spring Studio Drops New Touchstarved Demo 2.0
Friends, we have news from Red Spring Studio about their hotly anticipated supernatural fantasy romance, Touchstarved! The team just released an updated demo that greatly expanded content including new exclusive character scenes, choices, and updated origin stories for the player character!
Super Cute and Wholesome Poly Romance VN – Pivot of Hearts Demo Video Playthrough
Pivot of Hearts is a non-monogamous romance visual novel with a simple card game built into it. It takes place in the city of São Paulo and tells the story of Wén Xiàn, a taiwanese-brazilian game developer who, after a long period of isolation, starts finding chances to open his…
Friday the 13th but with Romance! – Bad Summer Demo Video Playthrough
Bad Summer is a psychological horror visual novel by S&J Games. An ordinary job takes a dark turn when camp counselor Jenny stumbles into a chilling mystery, while Detective Oliver Smith races against time to uncover the truth. Strange phone calls, eerie disappearances, and something watching from the trees. Camp…
That Time I Got Isekai’d into a Magitech Otome – Somnium Eleven Demo Sneak Peek
Somnium Eleven is a stats raising sci-fi romance visual novel developed by Nochi Studios. Originally released in 2022 for android and iOS, the team is revamping the game for a PC release! With no prior memories, Aria awakens to find herself in a mysterious colossal empire where magical technology thrives,…
Falling in Love Like a 90’s Shoujo Heroine – Snowkissed Romance Demo Video Playthrough
Snowkissed Romance is a nostalgic winter love story featuring addictive stat-building gameplay inspired by genre-defining otome games. Set in a charming ski resort in a mystical Northern Japanese town, the game takes place during your final winter break before college. What starts as a relaxing holiday soon becomes an emotional…
Solving Problems One Keystroke at a Time – S4U: Citypunk 2011 and Love Punch Video Playthrough
Starting off the year with something a little different. S4U: CITYPUNK 2011 AND LOVE PUNCH is a text-driven adventure game powered by immersive keyboard interactions. The story is set in Castor Yard, a fictional modern city in 2011. You play as Miki, who works part-time chatting on behalf of clients, meeting…
PQube Asia Showcase Recap – All the Game Announcements
Today, PQube hosted a showcase of their upcoming games, including five brand new announcements! In case you missed the showcase, I’ve got you covered with all the announcements and updates, including some great visual novels and otome games! The Showcase featured the following title announcements: Well, I won’t keep you…
Iwakura Aria is Coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch in 2025!
Iwakura Aria is a brand-new original visual novel from MAGES. The Iwakura mansion holds a dark secret. Ichiko the new young maid joins looking for nothing but safety and security, but she would soon find herself entangled with the beautiful daughter of the Iwakura household. Unravel the secrets of the Iwakura…
Death Match Love Comedy! Is Coming To All Platforms in 2025
Heartfelt confessions – explosive consequences! From the creators of “Raging Loop” comes a wild-ride of a visual novel, full of slapstick comedy, occult experiences, and romance! First year Kei Yagi is about to receive a love confession from not one, but two classmates, when he suddenly explodes! Although this initial…
Check Out the Mystery VN Red Clover Case Files Now on Kickstarter
I am a lover of good mystery stories and while reading through one of the Keyframes Kickstarter emails the team spotlighted a project by another indie team, Red Clover Case Files–and they had my full and undivided attention. In the vein of a point and click mystery, with the story…
Vampire Therapist commits to Couples Therapy DLC
Halloween is not the only season vampires are active, and Little Bat Studios is delighted to show players a whole new side to immortality this December in the brand new Couples Therapy DLC for their critically acclaimed title, Vampire Therapist. After learning the ropes from Andromachos, who is as handsome as…
(Blank) House Launches Kickstarter for Amare Slice of Life College VN, Keyframes
Indie developer, (Blank) House just launched the Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming slice-of-life, college themed visual novel, Keyframes. Keyframes is an amare visual novel that begins during the player’s second year of college. No one said adulthood was easy. Learn about the person you are, alongside your friends—both old and new. An…
MangaGamer Announces Pre-Orders for CLOCKUP’s Psychological Horror VN, DEAD DAYS
MangaGamer announced the launch of pre-orders for CLOCKUP’s DEAD DAYS. This dark, psychological horror will be available on MangaGamer starting this Halloween (October 31st, 2024). Those taking advantage of the pre-order will enjoy 15% off of the $44.95 MSRP. This is an 18+ game with uncensored sexual scenes.
Kickstarter for Murder-Mystery Visual Novel, Ventreville: A Cure for Sorrow is Live
Ventreville: A Cure for Sorrow is a fantasy visual novel game with a colorful cast of playable characters, each with their own unique mechanics, and all of whom are necessary in solving this mystery. But be careful, as your choices will determine whether their stories are one of ruin or…
Kickstarter Launched for Cowboy Bebop Inspired Visual Novel, Bitter Silver
Indie studio, Lookout Drive Games launched a Kickstarter for their upcoming space western visual novel Bitter Silver, inspired by the anime Cowboy Bebop. Play as a bounty hunter leading a team of bickering misfits as you track down targets with your words or your weapons in a reactive story where…
Fantasy BL Visual Novel Rain and the Wolf is Now Live on Steam and PC!
Fujin Fam, Ebi-Hime just dropped their latest BL game, Rain and the Wolf on Steam and itch.io! Inspired by the Little Red Riding Hood fairytale, Follow Rain as he meets a mysterious werewolf, Zero, deep in the woods. Shape his fate with your choices. Will Rain be able to tame…
Yuri Visual Novel Please Be Happy to get Japanese Localization by SukeraSparo
As announced today on Twitter, English yuri visual novel game developers Studio Élan are working in collaboration with Japanese yuri games development company SukeraSparo to bring Studio Élan’s yuri visual novel Please Be Happy to Japan via Japanese translation and publishing. SukeraSparo is a renowned Japanese yuri games development company, known for such…
Kickstarter Launched for Dark Fantasy Romance, Lost in Limbo
Indie developer, Ravenstar Games just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming dark fantasy romance visual novel, Lost in Limbo. Face the nightmares of your childhood and unveil the truth behind your summoning to the realm of Limbo. Fight your way back home with the help of seven deities sworn…