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Save 10% on Alaris on Steam

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · 13d

Happy Game Release! ✨

Alaris is out on Steam and itchio! by @crescence-studio.itch.io

-Currently in EA
-240k words
-4 routes w/ 30-40 hours of playtime
-2 more routes to come
-A customizable protagonist
-Shape your personality with 4 different traits

store.steampowered.com/app/2099090/...

Discover secrets long forgotten, and nurture relationships waiting to bloom. In a game inspired by the lore of Dragon and Fae, make choices that can shape your story, relationships, and even personali...

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Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Sep 7

OBSCURA Review by Amjara

"Head under the mountain to a place where anything can be bought and sold, nothing is off limits. A beautifully illustrated and well-written work of dark fiction."

Fleshed out characters & a very interesting story backdrop.

otomelovers.com/2025/01/30/o...

OBSCURA Review by Amjara

Head under the mountain to a place where anything can be bought and sold, nothing is off limits in OBSCURA, a beautifully illustrated and well-written work of dark fiction.

Gods of Love: An Otome Visual Novel Review by Foxxelle

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Aug 20

Gods of Love: An Otome Visual Novel Review by Foxxelle

"Village healer-come-goddess tries to run home life, heal villagers and save mankind while being wooed by 4 amorous gods."

Can Thalia find a way to save the otherwise certain demise of mankind?

otomelovers.com/2020/03/17/g...

Village healer-come-goddess tries to run home life, heal villagers and save mankind while being wooed by 4 amorous gods.

Save 15% on Drops of Death on Steam

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Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Aug 7

Happy Game Release Day! ✨

Drops of Death is now out on Steam! by @snowhavenstudios.bsky.social

-Murder mystery VN where the killer is chosen at random👀
-4 romance options
-50+ endings
-Partial voice acting
-180k+ words
-Choose your pronouns & between 2 looks

store.steampowered.com/app/1404300/...

A murder mystery visual novel with a romantic twist. The killer is randomly chosen at the start of each playthrough, and you may unknowingly fall in love with them. How will your story come to its end...

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Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Aug 2

As always, be aware of the risks that can come with backing a Kickstarter! Crowdfunding can be an amazing way to support creators and bring their projects to life. And while most do, just know that on occasion things do go wrong. So if you know that risk, please do support devs!

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Aug 2

Kickstarter link:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgw...

Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea: Amaranthine Moon

an indie Victorian vampire otome game romance visual novel

Crimson Waves Victorian Vampire Otome Game Kickstarter Is Live!

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Aug 2

Kickstarter's we are watching this week:

Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea: Amaranthine Moon by @crystalgameworks.com

-70k+ words, 3 male love interests, a murder mystery or two to solve
-They've already hit their goal, but every dollar helps!

otomelovers.com/2025/07/25/c...

Crystal Game Works launched their first Kickstarter the other day for their upcoming otome game, Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea: Amaranthine Moon.

Cinderella Phenomenon: Evermore Review by Foxxelle

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Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Jul 26

Cinderella Phenomenon: Evermore Review by Foxxelle

"A pleasing second outing for the protagonist of the excellent original, now in a happy relationship. Choose your own preferred route from the start and enjoy the delights of Angielle once more."

otomelovers.com/2021/03/20/c...

A pleasing second outing for the protagonist of the excellent original, now in a happy relationship. Choose your own preferred route from the start and enjoy the delights of Angielle once more.

Cinderella Phenomenon Review by Foxxelle

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Jul 15

Cinderella Phenomenon Review by Foxxelle

"A well-written story-driven Otome that puts a new twist on classic fairy tales with 5 love interests. Be prepared for a feels trip!"

Both relationships and character growth develop at a believable pace.

otomelovers.com/2019/06/02/c...

A well-written story-driven Otome that puts a new twist on classic fairy tales with 5 love interests. Be prepared for a feels trip!

My Fair Cat: Snow Review by Amjara

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Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Jul 14

My Fair Cat: Snow Review by Amjara

"Destiny strikes in My Fair Cat: Snow once you find a stray cat. That is just the beginning of your adventures in a new town and new school."

A story filled with cute cat moments and romance!

otomelovers.com/2025/02/06/m...

Destiny strikes in My Fair Cat: Snow once you find a stray cat. That is just the beginning of your adventures in a new town and new school. A story filled with cute cat moments and romance!

Garden of Seif: Chronicles of an Assassin Review by JeminiJess

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Jul 13

Garden of Seif: Chronicles of an Assassin Review by JeminiJess

"Three assassins, each with their own killer agenda. Hidden secrets, dark twists, & pasts of trauma & tragedy. An Otome with gorgeous art and articulated writing."

Will you find romance or death?

otomelovers.com/2023/10/29/g...

Three assassins, each with their own killer agenda. Hidden secrets, dark twists, and pasts of trauma and tragedy. An Otome with gorgeous art and articulated writing. Will you find romance or death?

Comfort and Warmth Review by Foxxelle

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Jul 11

Comfort and Warmth Review by Foxxelle

"Spice is nice in this brief and sexy tale following a day in the life of a young lady in a new relationship with a man who ticks all the boxes. Adult content. A very pleasurable read."

He takes “buff” to new levels.

otomelovers.com/2025/02/15/c...

Spice is nice in this brief and sexy tale following a day in the life of a young lady in a new relationship with a man who ticks all the boxes. Adult content. A very pleasurable read.

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Jun 23

As always, be aware of the risks that can come with backing a Kickstarter! Crowdfunding can be an amazing way to support creators and bring their projects to life. And while most do, just know that on occasion things do go wrong. So if you know that risk, please do support devs!

Volontés - Otome Visual Novel Localization

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Jun 23

Kickstarter's we are watching this week:

Volontés - Otome VN Localization by @locagames.bsky.social

They are 75% funded and only have 7 days left! This is the last chance we'll have to get this game in English.

There is a stretch goal to port it to Steam.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/loc...

English localization and international release for the dark Japanese Otome game Volontés.

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Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Jun 3

As always, be aware of the risks that can come with backing a Kickstarter! Crowdfunding can be an amazing way to support creators and bring their projects to life. And while most do, just know that on occasion things do go wrong. So if you know that risk, please do support devs!

Keepers of the Keep Demo Review by Amjara

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Jun 3

You can read our curator, Amjara's, review of the demo, if you're curious to see someone's perspective on it. You can also always try the demo for yourself!

otomelovers.com/2025/05/01/k...

You’re a thief who has caught themselves in a pickle. To pay for your crimes you need to work off your debts while possibly finding something even more valuable along the way, love.

A 2D Fantasy CRPG Dating Sim, with resource management, dice rolls, and choices that matter!

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Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · Jun 3

Kickstarter's we are watching this week:

Keepers of the Keep by @kinjako.bsky.social

A 2D Fantasy CRPG Dating Sim, with resource management, dice rolls, and choices that matter!

2 characters to play as, 6 romanceable characters, 25 endings, plus achievements!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/kin...

Keepers of the Keep

Ecosphere Demo Review by Foxxelle

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Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · May 30

As always, be aware of the risks that can come with backing a Kickstarter! Crowdfunding can be an amazing way to support creators and bring their projects to life. And while most do, just know that on occasion things do go wrong. So if you know that risk, please do support devs!

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · May 30

You can read our curator, Foxxelle's, review of the demo, if you're curious to see someone's perspective on it. You can also always try the demo for yourself via Steam or itchio!

otomelovers.com/2025/05/29/e...

In Ecosphere, a forthcoming visual novel with a projected release of early 2027, the player takes the role of Arane Kross, a girl born into a society where people have an affinity with one of natur…

Otome Fantasy / Steampunk Visual Novel

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · May 30

Kickstarter's we are watching this week:

Ecosphere - an Otome Fantasy / Steampunk VN by @talestrike.bsky.social

Four love interest's, Quick Time Events, point and click features, plenty of side characters, and 8-10 hours of gameplay!

Only 25% until the goal!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/tal...

🌱 Ecosphere

Steam Community :: Amjara :: Review for Stand By Me: Otome Isekai RPG Demo

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Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · May 20

As always, be aware of the risks that can come with backing a Kickstarter! Crowdfunding can be an amazing way to support creators and bring their projects to life. And while most do, just know that on occasion things do go wrong. So if you know that risk, please do support devs!

Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · May 20

You can read our curator, Amjara's, review of the demo, if you're curious to see someone's perspective on it. You can also always try the demo for yourself!

steamcommunity.com/profiles/765...

Stand By Me: Otome Isekai RPG Demo is a blend of an otome novel with rpg elements. After an accident you wake to find yourself in a strange new land with an even stranger identity. The Story & Gamepla...

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Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · May 20

Kickstarter's we are watching this week:

Stand By Me - Otome Isekai RPG by @fishatticgames.bsky.social

5 routes, a battle system, social stats & an affection system

You can help bring the game to life!

"Beautiful CG art & meshing of a classic RPG with Otome."
www.kickstarter.com/projects/fis...

Stand By Me - Otome Isekai RPG

You die, and wake up in another world as a royal sorceress named Ciel Rozenbleu. The catch? You remember your life—not hers.

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Otome Lovers ♡ @otomelovers.com · May 15

✩ Our giveaway for the month of May is:
Spirit of the Island

♡ You can find info on how to enter in our Steam announcement below.

✩ Giveaway ends: May 31, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

steamcommunity.com/groups/Otome...