Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The Steam sale is over, but you can still grab Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid on sale over at The Humble Store! It's DRM free and you also get a steam key. 141
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 16/07/2026We just got a massive review from Natalie over at Natalie.tf, check it out here: natalie.tf/2026/07/16/h...natalie.tfHelp! I’m Turning Into A Mermaid! ReviewThe Lachlanverse Episode VI: The Cop To Mermaid Pipeline! 030
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I am continuing to program a city builder in Ren'Py because I am insane 071
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 06/07/2026If you recently finished HITIAM, make sure you go back and get all the keychains! Only 1/3 of players have seen the brief bonus scene! 092
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Make a splash in Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! Now on sale for the Steam Summer Sale! #tgtf #genderbender #visualnovel #yuri #transgender #mermaids 1103
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Looking for a fun escapist fantasy in these dark times? Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! and our other games are on sale for the Humble Store Mega Sale! www.humblebundle.com/store/help-i... #trans #genderbender #tgtf #transformation #mermaids #lgbthumblebundle.comBuy Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid from the Humble StoreHunter is having a very rough week. They've just started a new career as a police officer at the Axon City Police Department, except they've been trained as a conflict de-escalation officer and aren't... 1379
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Because I'm insane, I'm making a city builder in Ren'Py for my next visual novel. It's actually working, but I have to do a lot of coding to make all the building types work. It'll run in the background during free time sections, so you'll come back to see supply chain shortages in between dates. 160
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 24/02/2026The DRM free version of HITIAM is now available on The Humble Store! www.humblebundle.com/store/help-i...humblebundle.comBuy Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid from the Humble StoreHunter is having a very rough week. They've just started a new career as a police officer at the Axon City Police Department, except they've been trained as a conflict de-escalation officer and aren't... 041
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Steam Community Items are now live on Steam! Play the game, earn trading cards, and unlock cute emojis that don't display well on social media sites! 062
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 10/02/2026We have a new trailer for HITIAM! youtu.be/skX5iXPTILo?...youtu.beHelp! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! - Accolades TrailerYouTube video by Lached Up Games 195
Reposted by LachBirthday Girl! Kiss Girls SuccuFae Emi❤💛💚💙💜 @emiwisp.bsky.social · 01/02/2026Hey! I finally wrote my review for Help! I'm Turning into a Mermaid! Sorry it took a bit, I've been hella distracted by... the rest of the series. Hope everyone enjoys! emifairy.substack.com/p/help-im-tu...emifairy.substack.comHelp! I'm Turning into a Mermaid ReviewSwimming in Gender 1146
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! tells a serious and topical story about real issues such as the cost of living crisis, fascism, political corruption, sexy catgirls and the ever growing threat of war. It also has silly tentacle artwork. #HITIAM #mermaids #gamedev #tentacles #trans #genderbender 1186
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 24/01/2026We're at 41 reviews on Steam, and a 95% positive rating! If we get 9 more we'll hit the threshold for Very Positive! If you enjoyed the game, it would really help us out if you could chuck up a quick review, as it makes a big difference to discoverability. Thanks if you already have! 164
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 22/01/2026www.digitallydownloaded.net/2026/01/revi... We just had an awesome review by Matt at DigitallyDownloaded.net ! Thanks for covering the game mate!digitallydownloaded.netReview: Help! I’m Turning Into A Mermaid! (PC) – Digitally Downloaded 062
Reposted by Lachclover @lilyclovers.bsky.social · 20/01/2026hitiam drawings eating a burger is sexy and eating some fries are cute 175
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 18/01/2026I animated a bunch of motion comics for Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! It's not something I've done before but I think they turned out pretty well! youtu.be/LONJLHazigo?...youtu.beA Rough Night's Sleep - Motion ComicYouTube video by Lached Up Games 063
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Only 2 more days to grab HITIAM at it's launch discount! Don't miss out on mermaid madness! store.steampowered.com/app/4115180/...store.steampowered.comSave 10% on Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! on SteamAfter surviving a near death encounter on their first day of work, Hunter has noticed something shocking. They're slowly turning into a mermaid! The latest adventure game/life simulation hybrid from t... 022
Reposted by Lachlaentina.bsky.social @laentina.bsky.social · 17/01/2026So i found this game completely by accident. This game was amazing, the characters are amazing, the story was phenomenal and got me really invested in the world of Axon city. If your a fan of gender bend shenanigans and yuri you'll probably like this visual novel. Highly recommended! 2105
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 15/01/2026First YouTube playthrough! This one is by OmegaGoku, who played Max 1, 2 and are working through AnB. youtu.be/QYk86ym__8A?... Check em out!youtu.beHelp! I'm Turning into a Mermaid! Part 1YouTube video by OmegaGoku 062
Reposted by LachBirthday Girl! Kiss Girls SuccuFae Emi❤💛💚💙💜 @emiwisp.bsky.social · 10/01/2026Finished the game, and ngl, this is probably the best game I've played in a while. There's some minor graphical bugs here and there, but girl, Hunter might just be one of my new all time faves. I won't spoil it, but the twists and turns the game makes are so exciting. Definitely need to play more. 2123
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 09/01/2026I was on CNN! For 10 seconds! And it was a new pc releases segment. But it still counts! edition.cnn.com/2026/01/09/e...edition.cnn.comGame On: ‘Help! I’m Turning Into A Mermaid!’ | CNNThe mermaid-themed life-sim, finger-fighting game ‘Pichenette,’ and ‘SnapCat: Mia’s Cozy Adventure’ are playable now. Rick Damigella reports. 072
Reposted by LachBirthday Girl! Kiss Girls SuccuFae Emi❤💛💚💙💜 @emiwisp.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Please play this game! It's so SO GOOD It even has a cute affirming fairy! (Not to be confused with me.) 365
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 06/01/2026We've hit the New and Trending page on Steam! In the 12 years I've been doing this I've never had this happen before. Super cool milestone to hit. 062
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 02/01/2026We have a release date! Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid releases January 5th 2026! 2205
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 21/12/2025You can now play the demo for Hitiam in your browser on Newgrounds! www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/...newgrounds.comHelp! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! - DemoPlay through the first chapter of this gender bending mermaid adventure! 074
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 18/12/2025While you wait for HITIAM to release, check out all of our other games on sale! store.steampowered.com/curator/4390... It's looking like early Jan for Hitiam, I will do a proper post once its all locked instore.steampowered.comSteam Curator: Lached Up Games 000
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 07/12/2025We've just broken 800 wishlists on Steam, woohoo! Check out the demo for our ridiculous Mermaid gender bender adventure game here! store.steampowered.com/app/4115180/...store.steampowered.comHelp! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! on SteamAfter surviving a near death encounter on their first day of work, Hunter has noticed something shocking. They're slowly turning into a mermaid! The latest adventure game/life simulation hybrid from t... 141
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 02/12/2025I posted some screenshots of the Coffee Shrine minigame here a few months ago, here's what everything looks like once it's all put together! www.youtube.com/watch?v=gelD...youtube.comHelp! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid - Coffee Shrine GameplayYouTube video by Lached Up Games 020
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 22/11/2025The demo for Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid?!? is available now! The demo contains the complete Chapter 1 of the game, and saves from the demo transfer over to the full game. It's about 2hrs long, and it's free! #gamedev, #adventuregame, #mermaids #lifesim, #australia, #anime 183
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Here's a trailer for my new game, Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S-s... We're releasing the game soon!youtube.comHelp! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! - TrailerYouTube video by Lached Up Games 010
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Our new game Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! has manga style cutscenes, which was a lot of fun to implement! In the game itself these have a motion comic effect, but here's a preview of the first comic scene in the game. 120
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Here's the title screen art for Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid!, a brand new gender bender adventure game from the creator of Max's Big Bust! If you missed it please add the game to your Steam Wishlist, it really helps us out! Link below! #indie #lgbt #lifesim #anime 151
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Behold, a blurry photo of me getting my game working on steam deck. Always very satisfying to do this part of testing 010
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 29/10/2025I've got a new game coming out later this year! Wish list Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! here store.steampowered.com/app/4115180/...store.steampowered.comHelp! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid! on SteamAfter surviving a near death encounter on their first day of work, Hunter has noticed something shocking. They're slowly turning into a mermaid! The latest adventure game/life simulation hybrid from t... 264
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 09/09/2025All of our games on itch.io now have Steam keys available for redemption, if you buy the game on itch you get a steam key too. 010
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 27/12/2024Spent this week coding a wardrobe system for my upcoming VN! There's different unlockable outfits, and characters in the free time/romance sections will comment on what you're wearing. There's even stat boosts, dialogue will change depending on how cute/sexy your outfit is. #gamedev #anime 071
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Is #screenshotsaturday still a thing? The Coffee Shrine minigame from Hitiam has progressed a lot since my last screenshot, all of the features are in and now I'm bugtesting/tweaking. It's been a bit more work than I initially thought to get this working, but I'm really happy with this so far. 061
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 22/11/2024I'm working on developing this Coffee Store management minigame for my upcoming VN! I've got the animations for characters working now, but I still need to tweak the arm layer and replace some placeholder assets. Making good progress though! Really happy with this one. #gamedev #vn #anime 140
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 30/10/2024One of my old videos keeps going 'viral' in the YouTube algorithm and I'm not entirely sure why. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyYp... Every single comment is like 'What anime is this' and 'What is this from' even though it's clearly there in the description! I don't understand.youtube.comMax's Big Bust Cutscene - Holly's TransformationYouTube video by Lached Up Games 261
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 23/10/2024Here are some chibi sprites from a minigame from the mermaid life sim I'm developing! 140
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 20/10/2024I'm really happy with this minigame, you work a trade-in counter at an EB Games equivalent (Zara's Games) and have to spot fake games and offer people the right amount of money for their games (which usually isn't very much). #gamedev #visualnovel #lachedupgames 140
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 20/10/2024And this is where things start to get fancy! I'm using Ren'Py, but I've coded a few minigames such as this cooking game. It looks better in motion (and there are placeholder assets here too), but in this minigame you have to rapidly cook food orders for customers. #game-dev #renpy #australia 020
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 20/10/2024And here's a screenshot of the puzzle system! There are some placeholder assets here (namely the inventory window), but at multiple points in the game you'll start an investigation and walk around, look for and combine and talk to people similar to something like Monkey Island. #gamedev 020
Lach @lachedupgames.bsky.social · 20/10/2024Alright, wanted to throw up some screenshots from the visual novel I'm working on, 'Help! I'm Turning Into A Mermaid!' Here's a dialogue screenshot, it's all very basic at the moment. I'll be adding a custom text box later in development. #mermaids #gamedev #gender-bender #visualnovels 010
