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Ephua is a micro-studio dedicated to creating immersive, thought-provoking tales. We believe stories are a universal truth, and humans are at the heart of them. ephua.uk | London, 🇬🇧📍 | DMs Open We host the Choose Wisely Festival!

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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Check your inbox! Choose Wisely Showcase editorial selection invites have been sent out. Please check your inbox and spam, to avoid losing your spot. #ChooseWiselyFestival
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Last year's event looked so good, but I can't wait for people to see what's planned for this year. (Open to see the full spread!) #ChooseWiselyFestival
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Cozy After Dark Showcase @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
1,000+ submissions. 50+ games selected. One showcase. And we want you to co-stream it with us! Come on in. We’ve been expecting you. 🖋️ forms.gle/fe7Pd8kZov1j...
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Game Devs of Color Steam sale is live from September 25th to October 2nd. 🫶 We'll be taking part with In Ashes and Solomania!  You can play our early playtest / alpha demos right now on Steam!  #GDoCExpo2026 @gdocexpo.com
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📢 Choose Wisely 2026 Developer Submissions 📨Emails have been sent out to all developers regarding their participation status. Please check your spam folder. Inbox and DMs are open for any questions. #ChooseWiselyFestival
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Anime Game Festival is live this week from Sep 8th - Sep 14! We're taking part with In Ashes, a fantasy adventure where you must balance heroism with rest, burn out, and trust. Inspired by work of Robin Hobb, Dragon Age, and Frieren. 🎮 Check us out here: s.team/a/3434420 #ANIMEGAMEFESTIVAL #动漫游戏节
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Blue Flame @blueflame92820.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Day 3! We just keep getting 5 star games, idk what is in the water this year!! Today on Twitch and YouTube at 8 PM PST I will be streaming Solomania by @studioephua.bsky.social ,then I Write Games Not Tragedies by @rinoaskyes.bsky.social and THEN Nozomu School Daze by @marooninkstudio.bsky.social !
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
NOTICE: Currently in the process of making final selections for the Choose Wisely Festival and Showcase. If you opted to hear about sponsored slots and promo features, please check your inbox (and spam). Decisions will be finalised soon. Under 150 titles will be accepted this year.
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Studio Élan @vnstudioelan.com · 21/08/2026
Join us September 1-9 on Steam for our Fall in Love Visual Novel Festival, a Steam festival dedicated to romance visual novels from across the world! 💖 Fall in love with your next favorite romance story with demos to try, discounted games, streams, and more~
Fall in Love Visual Novel Festival
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Submissions for the 2026 edition of the Choose Wisely Festival are now CLOSED! With nearly double the amount of submissions this year, the calibre of games has been exceptional. Thank you so much for sending in your amazing narrative games (and adding to my wishlist). Updates will be coming soon!
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Pali (Vati on FFXIV) @palihimbo.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
That belt strap is a handle I will use, @studioephua.bsky.social thank you. #palihimbo #paliplays #solomania #indiegames #solomaniaalpha #vtuber #vtuberclips #streamclips #twitchclips #streamerclips
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Applications end this Monday for the second edition of the Choose Wisely Festival, a showcase and event dedicated to showing the best in branching narrative and choices matter games. This year has already surpassed 800 submissions! Tough choices have to be made. Apply before its too late. #gamedev
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Studio Élan @vnstudioelan.com · 13/08/2026
If you love romance visual novels and stream or review them, this is for you 💖 We're looking for streamers, let's players, and reviewers to cover our Steam festival dedicated to all types of romance visual novels from across the world from September 1-9! Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Fall in Love Visual Novel Festival presented by Studio Elan
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
"All our projects start with a narrative brief. A strong brief is the heart of the story, and serves as an anchor point for future development." Read the blog post about Designing Solomania's narrative brief! studioephua.itch.io/solomania/de...
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Christine Brunson (Comms Open) @stinebrunson.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Hey, Cozy Gang! Going back to all 7s for this week. Mon 7PM EST Solomania Demo by @studioephua.bsky.social then Art Fight revenges! Wed 7PM EST Community Share Night + @truthscrapper.bsky.social Demo! Thu 7PM EST Co-work Art Stream Gonna make some art and play some demos! Hope to see you in chat!
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Mon 7PM EST Solomania Playing demo! Art Fight! Drawing some revenges!
Wed 7PM EST Community Share Night Let's share creations! Truth Scrapper Playing demo!
Thu 7PM EST Art Stream Commissions and Art Fight time! On-Together
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Version 00.03.00 of the Solomania Alpha demo is up! Thank you to everyone making it a better game by sharing their feedback. 🫶 📩 Patch Notes: studioephua.itch.io/solomania/de... #visualnovel #otome #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev
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Echo Ptero (エコーテロ)🦇🎵ENVartist @echoptero.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
🫡OTOME ALERT!🫡 I'll be playing Solomania! Time to become a hot hero with a hot temper! I was invited to play by @studioephua.bsky.social! Stream will start around 9AM JST/8PM EST. see ya then!
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Such a small thing to add but immediately feels so much better. #Solomania #VisualNovel #Indiedev
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Small update on the Solomania Alpha demo. Thanks everyone who downloaded and checked it out so far! 📩 Patch Notes: studioephua.itch.io/solomania/de...
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Are you a game developer? Do choices matter in your game? Sign ups for the 2026 edition of the successful Choose Wisely Festival and Showcase are now open! Join us in celebrating branching narrative games! Open globally to developers of all sizes. 📝 cutt.ly/CWF26DevSignUp #ChooseWiselyFestival
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Small update on the Solomania Alpha demo. Thanks everyone who downloaded and checked it out so far! 📩 Patch Notes: studioephua.itch.io/solomania/de...
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Solomania's Alpha Demo is now available on @itch.io! It's the introduction to our interactive superhero drama about flawed solo heroes being forced to partner up. 🎮: studioephua.itch.io/solomania Shares and feedback are much appreciated. 🫶 #otome #indieotome #gamedev #indiegame #visualnovel #vn
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Solomania's Alpha Demo is now available on @itch.io! It's the introduction to our interactive superhero drama about flawed solo heroes being forced to partner up. 🎮: studioephua.itch.io/solomania Shares and feedback are much appreciated. 🫶 #otome #indieotome #gamedev #indiegame #visualnovel #vn
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Couple of characters fall into this category
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Cozy After Dark Showcase @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
🔦 Psst... come closer. We're opening the cabin door and inviting you into the woods because Cozy After Dark submissions are officially OPEN. Dust off those trailers, light a lantern, and send us your game. The darkness has never felt so welcoming. cozyafterdark.io ⬅️ go to our website to apply!
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Atlas is a man of few words, but he tends to say a lot with his eyes. #Solomania #OtomeJam #VNDev #GameDev #IndieDev #VisualNovel
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
This is actually quite a serious moment. #WIP #Solomania #OtomeJam
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
A warm mug is placed gently in front of you. "There’s my favourite hero." You shift upright. "Every time you call me that, I feel less and less like one." 📖 Continue the journey and wishlist In Ashes on Steam: cutt.ly/orGgStbJ #InAshes #SteamGames #IndieDev #VNDev #VisualNovel #GameDev
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Cozy After Dark Showcase @cozyafterdarkshow.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Hellloooo Darklings, 😈 We’ve got some news!!! Submissions for The Cozy After Dark Showcase are opening June 10th 2026! Open to everyone and anyone who wishes to apply! We’re prepared to be delightfully scared. 💜
The Cozy After Dark Showcase
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Enjoying adding emotes to the characters in Solomania. I think it adds just that little bit extra, but now I wonder if there's any I'm missing? #Solomania #VnDev #IndieDev #GameDev
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
In Ashes has surpassed 5000 wishlists! Thank you for your support and patience till now. Wishlist to step into the worn boots of a former hero! store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/... 👉 Or read our milestone update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/343... #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #visualnovel
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Dames 4 Games @dames4games.org · 15/05/2026
We’re ready to get cozy!…but we might leave a light on. 😅
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
📰Devlog 01 "That being said, I've decided to give Solomania a chance. If nothing else, but for the sake of putting more art into the world at a time where the value of art and those who make it is being questioned." studioephua.itch.io/solomania/de... #gamedev #indiedev #vndev #indiegame #otome
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Really proud of how the @itch.io page is looking!
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Introducing... SOLOMANIA 🔥 A narrative-driven visual novel drama about flawed heroes and their collateral damage. "You're a hero. Act like one." Coming this June for Otome Jam 2026. 🫶Just launched the itch page: studioephua.itch.io/solomania #OtomeJam #Otomegame #VNDev #gamedev #indiegame
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Really proud of how the @itch.io page is looking!
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Introducing... SOLOMANIA 🔥 A narrative-driven visual novel drama about flawed heroes and their collateral damage. "You're a hero. Act like one." Coming this June for Otome Jam 2026. 🫶Just launched the itch page: studioephua.itch.io/solomania #OtomeJam #Otomegame #VNDev #gamedev #indiegame
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I just backed A Date with Death 2: REMNANTS - Visual Novel Chatsim on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/two...
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A Date with Death 2: REMNANTS - Visual Novel Chatsim
Train, chat, and flirt your way through the Underworld in the sequel to A Date with Death!
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Oh, there's an #OtomeJam? I'm quite tempted... #otome #visualnovel #datingsim
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Crystal Game Works @crystalgameworks.com · 27/04/2026
In just 1 week from today, we invite you to Otome Games Celebration, our Steam festival dedicated to otome games! ✨ From May 4-11th, we'll have otome games from across the world with discounts, new demos, hundreds of streams, and more~ Happy OtoMay! 💖
Otome Games CELEBRATION!
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The Introverted Gamer @introvertedgamer.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Check out our latest review of REPLAY BOYS. A review key was kindly provided by @studioephua.bsky.social from the Choose Wisely Festival. ^^ steamcommunity.com/id/skyeraye/... #visualnovel #otome #romance
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Steam Community :: Raye Skylark :: Review for REPLAY BOYS
An endless time loop and a ghost? Introduction REPLAY BOYS is an otome visual novel developed and published by Split Narrative Inc. You take on the role of Hannah, a video editor who's in charge of ed...
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Crystal Game Works @crystalgameworks.com · 15/03/2026
Announcing Harlequinade, a timeloop horror romance visual novel! ✨ Find yourself in a never-ending carnival that repeats every time you die. Featuring: 🪻 customizable protagonist 💖 2 male love interests, the Harlequin & Pierrot 🔪 lots of ways to die Wishlist: store.steampowered.com/app/4333920/...
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
we're making a medieval fantasy visual novel where you play a beloved worn-out hero, returning to fight The Corruption, but if you burn out everyone will die. Can you protect those you love, without losing too much of yourself?
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arimia @arimiadev.com · 05/01/2026
Otome Games Celebration, the only Steam festival just for otome games, is coming back this May! If you have an otome game released or upcoming on Steam, sign up now—submissions close January 28th. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Otome Games Celebration - Steam Festival Sign Up
This is a form for otome developers & publishers who want to join the 2nd otome games Steam festival from May 4-11th 2026. The event is hosted by Arimia from Crystal Game Works and you can read how th...
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
In Ashes is a medieval LGBTQ+ fantasy adventure where you must balance heroism and survival with rest, burn out, and trust. ✨Wishlist for: 🥰 Male and female LIs 🐉 Dragons & Monsters 🤝 Aromantic, friendship routes 🏳️‍🌈 Name and Gender choice protagonist 🗣️ Personality system & skills cutt.ly/LrGgLxQY
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Aikasa Collective ~ 相傘収集(あいがさこれ) @aikasacolle.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Thanks to @studioephua.bsky.social and @seagamethetic.bsky.social 's events, we are approaching 6k wishlists! Just 5 more! Can you help us get to 6k before the end of the year, please?🙏😄 #indiegame #gamedev #yuri Best, Fan Marketer
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
In Ashes is a medieval LGBTQ+ fantasy adventure where you must balance heroism and survival with rest, burn out, and trust. ✨Wishlist for: 🥰 Male and female LIs 🐉 Dragons & Monsters 🤝 Aromantic, friendship routes 🏳️‍🌈 Name and Gender choice protagonist 🗣️ Personality system & skills cutt.ly/LrGgLxQY
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Crystal Game Works @crystalgameworks.com · 26/12/2025
VN devs, let's share our works together! quote this with 4 screenshots from your game and a link to it ✨ this is my upcoming Victorian vampire otome game with 3 love interests and a demo out on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3072470/...
He reaches forward and before I can stop him, he's lifting my fingers to his lips.Elm
I need... I'm sorry, I need to go. There's an appointment, and...Ambrose
Dinner will be ready in a moment. If you all would set out the table?Lucie
Do you have a moment before the professor arrives? I'd like to speak with you about—
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Studio Ephua 🦋 Play SOLOMANIA on Itch.io! @studioephua.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your favourite adventurers and burnt out heroes. Please remember to rest. cutt.ly/LrGgLxQY
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