Tag: visual novel
Learning How to Love Everything: Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
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It’s 1986. Somewhere within the Soviet town of Vorkuta-5, a girl goes missing, but nobody seems to care. Except you. Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It is a mystery that drenches you in pragmatic existentialism and makes your question your place in the universe, all while…
Luce Spenta is a Bizarre Trek Through Death, Faith and Rebirth.
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What would you do with the power to judge souls? Would you immediately judge them based on their appearance? Or would you listen to their story without bias and judge them fairly? What if your life hung in the balance, based on your decisions? So asks Luce Spenta of its…
Puppergeist, a rhythmic visual novel for pet lovers, announced
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Announced today during IGN and ID@Xbox’s Fall 2025 Showcase, Serenity Forge’s latest title is not only cute, but pulls at the heartstrings of any who have had fur babies. Known for their gorgeous visuals and emotional storytelling, Puppergeist looks like it will feel right at home with players. Down We…
Nighthawks Releases a Blood-Sucking Good Demo
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Do you yearn for the chance to live the life of a bloodsucker? Disappointed with a certain vamp-themed legacy sequel? Look no further than Nighthawks-Night One, developed by The Curiosity Engine and published by Wadjeteye Games. Nighthawks places you in the shoes of a young vampire, sent to the city…
Ledgerbound’s Demo Has Heart, Humor, and Human Resources.
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As part of Steam Next Fest: October 2025, developer and publisher Omni Super Mega Corp has released a demo for their first project, Ledgerbound. Presented as a narrative tactics game, Ledgerbound piqued my curiosity the moment I spotted it. I’m a big fan of both the tactical and visual novel…
CraftCraft is Full of Promise
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Long ago and far away, I played Death & Taxes. It was in a bundle I purchased on itch.io during the height of the pandemic. I fell in love with it. It was engaging, with a simple and effective core gameplay loop and electric and hilarious characters. But this is…
Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination Delivers a Satisfying Story with Little Substance
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The visual novel genre is bursting with new content these days. Horror, Romance, Drama, Mystery; there’s something out there for everyone. One common criticism folks have for visual novels is how same-y they all feel. Many are made with Ren’Py and share a similar UI with others. Inhuman Resources: A…
Sub-Verge is a Deep Sea Puzzle with Dangerous Dialogue
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The dark abyss of the sea is far from lonely. In the world of Sub-Verge, Divers have settled the deep, shunned by society. And you’re about to drop in for a visit. This narrative puzzle game, developed by Interactive Tragedy, Limited and published by Pantaloon, sends you plummeting to the…
Lover Interface’s Demo is A Pretty Boy Paradise
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For fans of BL (boys love) visual novels looking for something a little experimental, Lover Interface offers a unique twist on the traditional dating sim format. Lover Interface is the second game by solo developer Dark Chill Dusk (also known as MuYou), a studio specializing in BL visual novels. Fans…
Will you bind the ancient lich in Necromance’s Prologue?
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This dark comedy visual novel introduces us to a tale of my two favorite things: romance and death. Cleverly titled Necromance and developed by Subversionary Studios, it is set to release on Steam in August 2025. As the Prologue is available for Steam Next Fest: June 2025, I delved into…