Idea Factory (Japan), the company behind the popular Otomate and Compile Heart, has announced the launch of a new adventure game brand, IFChronicle. The brand’s first title, ICONOLOGY, is a crime suspense adventure game currently… More

Release Date: August 27, 2026 (Worldwide)Developers: Voltage Inc.Publishers: Voltage Inc.Platforms: Nintendo SwitchESRB Rating: T( Teen) SYNOPSIS The night of a crimson crescent moon, you find yourself transported to a realm called Saligia.Far removed from your… More

Voltage Inc. has announced that they will be exhibiting at Tokyo Game Show 2026 (TGS2026), one of the world’s largest gaming events, taking place at Makuhari Messe from Thursday, September 17 to Monday, September 21,… More

Idea Factory International is excited to reveal the Limited Edition contents for the awaited 9 R.I.P. Sequel title! The game’s Limited Edition and Standard Edition will be available for preorder on the IFI Online Store starting September 17. 9 R.I.P.… More

Voltage Inc. has announced that Court of Darkness: Adoration’s Kiss will launch for the Nintendo Switch on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The upcoming title marks the third Nintendo Switch release based on Voltage’s popular ongoing… More

Release Date: August, 20 2026 (North America)Developers: Otomate, Kogado StudioPublishers: Aksys GamesPlatforms: Nintendo SwitchESRB Rating: T (Teen) SYNOPSIS In this dark reimagining of the classic tale, high school student Yuhiru finds herself lost in Oz. Unjustly sentenced to death she… More

NOTES: PROLOGUE –Wake up.-“Please believe me.”-“If only you’d stayed.”-Join the expedition.–(Select) Dorothy DOROTHY QUEST 1 -“Hold my hand.”-“The meat.”-Crouch down. DOROTHY QUEST 2 -“Let’s go!”-“I wanted advice.”-“Love and kindness.” DOROTHY QUEST 3 -Chide him.-“Where’d you… More

NOTES: PROLOGUE –Wake up.-“Please believe me.”-“If only you’d stayed.”-Join the expedition.–(Select) Kaize Ozma KAIZE OZMA QUEST 1 -“Engrave it into me.”🤪-Stay calm.-“I prefer you this way.” KAIZE OZMA QUEST 2 -“Don’t leave me behind.”-“We should… More

NOTES: PROLOGUE –Wake up.-“Please believe me.”-“If only you’d stayed.”-Join the expedition.–(Select) Noil Bestia NOIL BESTIA QUEST 1 -Glare back.-Ask what that’s worth.-“No, it’s my fault.” NOIL BESTIA QUEST 2 -“Scared of heights?”-“Glad I practiced.”-“Swimming?” NOIL… More

NOTES: PROLOGUE –Wake up.-“Please believe me.”-“If only you’d stayed.”-Join the expedition.–(Select) Molly Woodland MOLLY WOODLAND QUEST 1 -Walk hand in hand.-Hide quietly.-“There’s a corpse…” MOLLY WOODLAND QUEST 2 -“Is it a secret?”-Ask about his father.-“I… More

NOTES: PROLOGUE –Wake up.-“Please believe me.”-“If only you’d stayed.”-Join the expedition.–(Select) Claude Grain CLAUDE GRAIN QUEST 1 -“That feels nice.”-“What’s your favorite?”-Tell the truth. CLAUDE GRAIN QUEST 2 -“Same here…”-“Someone’s here.”-Give me a lecture. CLAUDE… More

Indie developers LemonVelvet recently announced that they will be launching a Kickstarter campaign for ZombiSeed, a hybrid joseimuke visual novel and turn-based card battle RPG set in a post-apocalyptic school fantasy world. ZombiSeed is a… More

Procyon Studio is excited to announce that the original soundtrack for Neon Clash -Echoes of the Lost- is now available digitally as of August 6, 2026. Originally released for the Nintendo Switch by Voltage on… More

Release Date: July 16, 2026 (North America)Developers: Voltage Inc.Publishers: Voltage Inc.Platforms: Nintendo SwitchESRB Rating: T (Teen) STORY “This is my will. No one else’s.” She was once the beloved child of a wealthy family.But those bright days were swallowed by… More

Idea Factory International is excited to announce that 9 R.I.P. Sequel will be released on October 27, 2026! Alongside this announcement, a brand-new promotional trailer is now available for fans to watch which features new… More

NOTES: 💡TIP: To unlock the SAD LOVE ENDS, save your progress before continuing through the game’s linear story, then return to that save later after unlocking the sad ends. Alternatively, you can do all the… More

NOTES: 💡TIP: To unlock the SAD LOVE ENDS, save your progress before continuing through the game’s linear story, then return to that save later after unlocking the sad ends. Alternatively, you can do all the… More

NOTES: 💡TIP: To unlock the SAD LOVE ENDS, save your progress before continuing through the game’s linear story, then return to that save later after unlocking the sad ends. Alternatively, you can do all the… More

NOTES: 💡TIP: To unlock the SAD LOVE ENDS, save your progress before continuing through the game’s linear story, then return to that save later after unlocking the sad ends. Alternatively, you can do all the… More

NOTES: 💡TIP: To unlock the SAD LOVE ENDS, save your progress before continuing through the game’s linear story, then return to that save later after unlocking the sad ends. Alternatively, you can do all the… More

Bunka Housou Extend held the first-ever BUSTAFELLOWS standalone event, BUSTAFELLOWS PROM, on July 5, 2026, at Nakano ZERO Main Hall in Tokyo. The event featured appearances from the game’s complete main cast: Split into daytime… More

Indie game developer Piacere has announced that its otome game project Re.dive Wonderland will receive an English-language release this coming November 2026. Re.dive Wonderland is an otome game that alternates between two distinct gameplay styles:… More

Today, during their panel at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, Aksys Games revealed that they will be localizing two otome titles: Illusion of Itehari -Trail- (Japanese title: Utakata no Uchronia -trail-) and Olympia Soirée: Catharsis.… More

Bunka Housou Extend has announced that the first-ever standalone event for its visual novel BUSTAFELLOWS, titled “BUSTAFELLOWS PROM,” will take place on July 5, 2026, at the Nakano ZERO Large Hall. The event will feature… More

Today, Voltage Inc. announced on its official social media account that its acclaimed otome title, Even if TEMPEST, is coming to Steam. Originally released for the Nintendo Switch on June 9, 2022, Even if TEMPEST… More

Idea Factory International is excited to announce that the beloved Otome Game Title, Cupid Parasite launches to Steam® on September 22, 2026! Originally released on Nintendo Switch™, this romantic comedy will be Idea Factory International’s first otome release… More

During IGN Live 2026, Aksys Games unveiled the English opening movie for OVER REQUIEMZ, the critically acclaimed dark fantasy otome visual novel set to launch on Nintendo Switch™ on August 20, 2026. The English trailer… More

Idea Factory International has just announced that 9 R.I.P. Sequel will be released in Fall 2026. In addition, newly added Character, System, and Sound pages are now available on the official website. The Character page… More

Today, during Eastasiasoft’s Spring & Early Summer Showcase, the publisher announced that the highly anticipated fandisc for Hakuoki: Chronicles of Wind and Blossom, Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds, is coming to the Nintendo Switch! Eastasiasoft has… More

Release Date: May 26, 2026 (North America)Developers: Otomate, REDPublishers: Idea Factory InternationalPlatforms: Nintendo SwitchESRB Rating: T DISCLAIMER: Birushana: Winds of Fate is the fandisc for the original game, Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei. As the stories and events in this game continue the narrative… More

NOTES: CHAPTER 1 -That’s not what a samurai would do… CHAPTER 2 -You’re embarrassing me! Stop it! CHAPTER 3 -I should thank you, then… CHAPTER 4 -I’m the one who should be apologizing. CHAPTER 5… More

NOTES: CHAPTER 1 -Why would you say that? CHAPTER 2 -I don’t want things to change… CHAPTER 3 -I feel so proud… CHAPTER 4 -I’m scared… CHAPTER 5 Create Save File 1 here -It’s for… More

NOTES: CHAPTER 1 -Let’s do this. CHAPTER 2 -I was angry. CHAPTER 3 -… CHAPTER 4 -Shout. CHAPTER 5 Create Save File 1 here -It’s impossible… ~Shigehira True Love Ending~ TRAGIC LOVE ENDING Load Save… More

NOTES: CHAPTER 1 -You don’t know anything about me. CHAPTER 2 -My brother… CHAPTER 3 -It’s the same for me. CHAPTER 4 -I’m scared… CHAPTER 5 Create Save File 1 here -I missed you. ~Takatsuna… More

Dramatic Create has officially announced today that Meiji Tokyo Renka Twilight Kiss, the second installment in the Meiji Tokyo Renka series, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch and Steam in 2026. The game will… More

Voltage Inc. and its console brand AmuLit announced today through its B’sLog magazine publication article that the awaited otome title Sins of Kaleido will release on July 16, 2026. The game will have a simultaneous… More

Release Date: April 24, 2026 (Worldwide)Developers: Voltage Inc.Publishers: Voltage Inc.Platforms: Nintendo SwitchESRB Rating: T (Teen) SYNOPSIS The night of a crimson crescent moon, you find yourself transported to a realm called Saligia.Far removed from your everyday life, you’re in a… More

NIPPON CULTURAL BROADCASTING EXTEND INC. has announced that the ticket lottery for the upcoming BUSTAFELLOWS event in Tokyo is now open to fans residing outside Japan. The event, officially titled BUSTAFELLOWS PROM, is a special… More

Aksys Games announced today that the otome title, OVER REQUIEMZ, a rich and emotional otome adventure based on The Wizard of Oz, is coming to Nintendo Switch™ on August 20th, 2026. An edition of the game featuring the OST… More

Voltage Inc. has set a Thursday, April 23 (JST) and Friday, April 24 (PDT), release date for Court of Darkness: Captivation’s Kiss. This is the second volume of Nintendo Switch™ editions for the popular ongoing… More

Shochiku Co., Ltd.’s Game Division (Shochiku Games) will release a free trial version of its new PC visual novel game, Algorithm Prescription, at 6 PM JST on April 28, 2026. This title is Shochiku’s first original… More

Konami Digital Entertainment is pleased to announce the upcoming release of two romance adventure games based on The Prince of Tennis: The Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Survival and The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School… More

Konami Digital Entertainment is pleased to announce the upcoming release of two romance adventure games based on The Prince of Tennis: The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival and The Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki… More

Idea Factory International is excited to reveal the 9 R.I.P. sequel Opening Movie Trailer as well as the bonus trading card pack that will be included in all Standard Editions through the IFI Online Store and participating retailers. The game… More

Idea Factory International has revealed the Standard Edition and Plus Edition for the otome visual novel fan disc Birushana: Winds of Fate. Preorders for both editions will be available in North America and Europe via… More

Release Date: March 26, 2026 (North America)Developers: Loca GamesPublishers: Loca Games, G-MODEPlatforms: Nintendo SwitchESRB Rating: M (Mature) SYNOPSIS It is an era shrouded in darkness — the world sealed off, and a deadly plague ravaging the land. A peaceful… More

NOTES: ➤ START NEW GAME PROLOGUE -(No Choices) COMMON ROUTE – CHAPTER 1 -Look for something to escape with.-Move-Go and check it out. COMMON ROUTE – CHAPTER 2 -He seems sincere.-What is the Duc De… More

NOTES: ➤ START NEW GAME PROLOGUE -(No Choices) COMMON ROUTE – CHAPTER 1 Create COMMON ROUTE Save File 1 here -Look for something to escape with. Create COMMON ROUTE Save File 2 here -Move Create… More

NOTES: ➤ START NEW GAME PROLOGUE (No Choices) COMMON ROUTE – CHAPTER 1 Create COMMON ROUTE Save File 1 here -Look for something to escape with. Create COMMON ROUTE Save File 2 here -Move Create… More

NOTES: ➤ START NEW GAME PROLOGUE -(No Choices) COMMON ROUTE – CHAPTER 1 Create COMMON ROUTE Save File 1 here -Look for something to escape with. Create COMMON ROUTE Save File 2 here -Move Create… More