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Mystery lovers, Aksys Games announced that crime-solving adventure Path of Mystery: A Brush with Death is coming to Nintendo Switch™ on February 26, 2026. Decades ago, a celebrated artist was brutally murdered while painting late at night. Now, your university Mystery Research Club is prying open old wounds while revisiting…
Hyokan Studios is proud to announce the release of the ornately retro dark fantasy visual novel Knight Case Files on Steam on November 27th, 2025. Coming back to life was meant to be a fairy tale, but a few knew the truth… Set in an alternate 19th-century kingdom, this fantastical…
An emo-inspired narrative rhythm game exploring growing pains, addiction, romance and music. Scream with Ash as he makes the transition from baby bat to elder emo, guide him through his crash outs and help him navigate his (teenage) dirtbag life through music.
Just in time for the spookiest day of the year, DLsite just dropped the English localization of the horror otome, Club Suicide: Complete Edition! Described as an anti-romance visual novel, Club Suicide was developed by MORPATH for PC in 2020. This expanded edition includes updated gameplay and new scenarios and…
Hey Fam! We have another indie game Kickstarter! This time around indie studio Wacol Studios is looking to crowdfund their upcoming dark fantasy visual novel, Princess of World’s End! The Kickstarter campaign is set to run until September 12, 2025 with a funding goal of $3,000 USD! Alongside the campaign, players…
Fujin Fam, we have some exciting game news! BLits Game is teaming up with Heartskip Games to bring us a new title, Seven Nexus. Now, players can check out an early demo for the game live on Steam! In Seven Nexus, play as Grey, a man who dies but can’t…
Exciting indie game news today from Two and a Half Studios! They announced the launch of the demo for RJ Fern‘s upcoming apocalyptic romance visual novel, The Last Rose on Steam. The game features three routes, with one romance option. The Last Rose is being released under Two and Half…
IWAKURA ARIA is a beautifully crafted atmospheric sapphic gothic romance from MAGES. and published in English by PQube.
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 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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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!
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!
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
