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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 03/10/2026

Why does this spooktober game have 100+k words WTF no-xiruo.itch.io/synaphony

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synaphony by xiruo

become the surveillance state

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OTOJANG Games @otojang.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

TIS HERE MAHAHAHA!! (｀∇´) My #SpooktoberVNJam game: Millie & Finny has now RELEASED! ✨ 🧙‍♀️ Contains 🌿 - Potion Crafting Minigame - A CAT /ᐠ - ˕ -マ Ⳋ - Unhealthy levels of cuteness (You've been warned) ( ｡ •`ᴖ´• ｡) Play it now 👉 otojang.itch.io/millie-and-f... #vndev #visualnovel #indiedev

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xiruo @xiruo.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#voiceactor #castingcall Hello Voice Actors...!! I’m making a game about jumping into people’s brains... if that sounds interesting to you or if you like any of these little guys, submit an audition! Please submit an audition to our casting call google form here!! forms.gle/b16rswFuY6LW...

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 08/07/2026

I used veadotube. The free version allows for gifs and you can add a bunch of expressions veado.tube

veado.tube

veadotube

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 20/06/2026

Use password: illmakephotomode2later

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 02/04/2026

Kemonomimi jam is coming! It allows projects you're already working on, even if all you do is retroactively give all your characters **animal ears**! Narrative games like visual novels and RPGs are allowed. It's the year of the horse so yeah... itch.io/jam/kmnmm-ja...

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Kemonomimi Jam 2026

A game jam from 2026-05-01 to 2026-06-01 hosted by aine & CuteShadow. Kemonomimi Jam 2026 A casual month-long jam dedicated to narrative games featuring kemonomimi.

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 31/03/2026

A fluffy monster girl nanoreno visual novel is out!! Absolutely no doom here. I was like "oooh rpgmaker games look so cool what if I made one in renpy..." (is in the process of adding voice acting) cuteshadow.itch.io/i-want-to-we...

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I Want To Wear Your Wool by cuteshadow

If it's you... I wouldn't mind getting eaten.

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 20/02/2026

It would be acceptable if it was like colors and fonts only, and not one-time use variables Maybe slightly less intimidating to go into gui.rpy to change some values over looking at the screen itself but still... maybe if every single screen wasn't in a single file that wouldn't be an issue 😕

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 18/02/2026

Hey thanks for that! I'll definitely have to take a look at this on the weekend

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 09/02/2026

MVNA jam submission 2/2 This is now Version 3 of this idea. This one is especially for the sprites where all the different parts of the face are separated. V3 integrates into the Interactive Director which means no loading times. Instant script edits. Speeeeeed. cuteshadow.itch.io/layeredimage...

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Layered Image Visual Editor in Ren'Py by CuteShadow

Script sprite expressions visually. No more memorising attributes!

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 09/02/2026

MVNA Jam submission 1/2 This one came about from be being so lazy I couldn't be bothered to write the at left, at right, etc. code in Ren'Py. cuteshadow.itch.io/lazy-positio...

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Lazy Sprite Positioner in Ren'Py by CuteShadow

Automatically place Ren'Py Sprites with sensible spacing.

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 01/02/2026

For SWAK Jam 2026 we worked on a musical/MV style visual novel. Later we'll update it with vocals so for now it's just karaoke. It's a short story about an angel and a demon, told through song. It has multiple endings. I also animated the entire thing in Ren'Py. aiainaine.itch.io/the-sin-of-f...

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 09/01/2026

With these permanent type of transform properties, I put then in the images definition. layered/image eileen: zoom 0.9 "whatever.png" Even if I use a zoom later in the script, it will just end up multiplying the zoom values together rather than overwriting them.

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 26/12/2025

Going to finish winter jam project soon that was started last year

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 03/12/2025

If you've ever wanted a definitive Ren'Py screens tutorial that starts from zero, I'm going to make you regret that /jk Part 1-3 are already out. This is going to take a while... cuteshadow.itch.io/renpy-blank-...

An image from the screens for ren'py for dummies tutorial series, featuring a coordinate grid.

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LastOne @iwasthelastone.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

THANK YOU to everyone who played, enjoyed, rated, and/or mulled over the lore of Tokidoki Tactical Squad so far! So excited our game could be in the top 25 fan ratings on itch, with judge honorable mention, and two award nominations! ✨ #spooktoberVNjam #gamedev #yuriVN

A cute old school anime girl with minotaur horns holds a firearm. Behind her is a large "THANK YOU for Playing" graphic. Small colourful chibis of her animal friends drape over her shoulder, sit on her arm, and rest beside her leg.

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 13/10/2025

This is truly a "fine, I'll do it myself" moment". Here's an easy audio mixing guide for Ren'Py dummies (me). cuteshadow.itch.io/tokidoki-tac...

Audio Mixing For Ren'Py Dummies (a.k.a. me)

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xiruo @xiruo.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

VOD and Thumbnail for Tokidoki Tactical Squad is on youtube now :) youtu.be/h_mc2suswOs #Vtuber #ENVTuber #SpooktoberVNJam

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 09/10/2025

Spooktober devlog is out! Apparently, this is only Part 1 lol. cuteshadow.itch.io/tokidoki-tac...

MANAGING BIG TEAMS: A Competitive Jam Survival Log (Part 1 of 3: Preparation and Recruitment)

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Jupiter Doomsday @jupiterdoomsday.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

The VN I did VA as Eureka for is out!!! You should all play it and support the devs!!! The art is amazing!!!

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 30/09/2025

Our Yuri Visual Novel for #SpooktoberVNJam is officially released!!! Boot up a retro military simulation and take on the role of Iris, a squad leader battling to keep her friends alive in a world decimated by a ruthless viral infection. cuteshadow.itch.io/tokidoki-tac...

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Tokidoki Tactical Squad by CuteShadow

PULL THE TRIGGER TO START AGAIN. A retro anime visual novel featuring military girls.

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nef | Our Light Affliction is OUT NOW!!! @nefferinthia.itch.io · 23/09/2025

i have been spooktobering... can't wait to see the final game in action! keep an eye out for tokidoki tactical squad 👁️

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Jupiter Doomsday @jupiterdoomsday.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

💥 Role Announcement 💥 I’m excited to announce that I voice the mysterious Eureka in Tokidoki Tactical Squad, a retro yuri vn for #SpooktoberJam2025!

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Robin van der Niet | VA 🎙️🤍 @robinvanderniet.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

KABOOOM!! I’m the voice of Nova in Tokidoki Tactical Squad, a retro military yuri VN for #SpooktoberJam2025! Catch her blowing up zombies soon 🧟‍♀️💥 Huge thanks to @krhodesva.bsky.social for entrusting me with this gremlin ❤️

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 21/09/2025

It's so retro anime aesthetic that it makes life in a military base amid a zombie apocalypse look comfy. #screenshotsaturday Tokidoki Tactical Squad is a yuri visual novel featuring retro military girls #spooktoberVNjam

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 14/09/2025

Four girls against the zombie apocalypse. Look at this amazing fanart our CG artist Soren did!!! Tokidoki Tactical Squad is a Retro Military Anime style yuri visual novel being made for #spooktoberVNjam

Four animal-eared/kemonomimi girls tactically moving through a zombie-infested abandoned building.

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 04/09/2025

this is starting to look crazy #spooktoberVNjam no, you're crazy i was crazy once

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 03/09/2025

I thought doing pixel art rotation for this UI was going to be hell but aseprite knows how to do it properly I'm new to this so this is all news to me

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Captain Spacey @captainspacey.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

NOW LIVE 🔴 We are continuing UnderHolo by @cuteshadow.itch.io - lets see what happens, shit was hitting the fan last time twitch.tv/captainspacey_

CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 15/02/2025

So did you know you can just straight-up record ATL using Photo Mode in Ren'Py? No, seriously it's that easy. If you've ever wanted to use the camera but thought it was too complicated then now is your chance. #renpy #vndev cuteshadow.itch.io/photo-mode-i...

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 14/02/2025

Let ME help YOU market YOUR #renpy #visualnovel. Out of any other genre, don't you think visual novels (which are about 50% visual) should have a Photo Mode?! Are you saying your game wouldn't be instantly better in every way by adding Photo Mode to it? (Do it.) cuteshadow.itch.io/photo-mode-i...

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Photo Mode in Ren'Py by CuteShadow

Enhance your players' screenshot-taking experience.

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 14/02/2025

Yeah it's 2d sprites in a 3d space

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 13/02/2025

This is me quickly dropping Photo Mode into the #renpy 'The Question' demo.

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Captain Spacey @captainspacey.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Stream offline ⚫ We had a great time playing UnderHolo! The story is amazing so far and one we will definitely return to! And thank you so so much @cuteshadow.itch.io for stopping by! We ended by raiding @lunadaydream.bsky.social

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Captain Spacey @captainspacey.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

NOW LIVE 🔴 Playing UnderHolo by @cuteshadow.itch.io Im excited to check this game out! twitch.tv/captainspacey_

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 09/02/2025

Hi #renpy peeps. I have made an updated timed choice menu. You can now stop using that outdated Cookbook example :) You only have to add this: menu(time=5, timeout="too_slow"): Includes a video tutorial as well: cuteshadow.itch.io/renpy-timed-... (Photo Mode coming soon:tm:)

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Timed Choice Menu in Ren'Py by CuteShadow

Sometimes the best thing to say is nothing at all.

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 17/01/2025

Oh wow look I remembered my account's password 😅 Quick update: Our winter jam game is going to be delayed to 2025. In the meantime I will be doing a Visual Novel Conference talk on Ren'Py's 3D stage so if that or any of the other talks sounds fun then get your tickets now!

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 29/11/2024

I'm going to have to eventually name all these songs... (and also replace the music room programmer art with an actual UI)

A very bare bones renpy music room with simple text representing each track and music controls.

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Stella De @stelladevt.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

From now until Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST, I will match contributions made to the Smart Barks pack, up to $800, out of pocket. If we reach the goal $1000(for a total of $1,800) we'll be able to afford a live speaker event in Summer 2025! makevisualnovels.itch.io/smart-barks

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Make Visual Novels! Smart Barks for RenPy! by Stella @ MakeVisualNovels

The Goodest Boy solution to partial voice acting!

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 27/11/2024

Currently working on a cosy winter visual novel featuring an alien's holiday trip to NYC!

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CuteShadow // VNs @cuteshadow.itch.io · 26/11/2024

Let me just casually produce some of the most impressive cinematics you'll ever see in a visual novel in the span of a month. We're escaping the PowerPoint allegations with this one!

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