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Zenith
@zenithzyie.itch.io
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Game and visual novel maker.
https://zenithzyie.carrd.co/
^ my carrd ^
https://zenithzyie.itch.io/hearts-depth
^ mermaid otome game ^
#visualnovel #visualnoveldev
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Zenith @zenithzyie.itch.io · 25d
Hi everyone! I'm Zenith (or Zen), an indie dev with a few projects you might enjoy!
zenithzyie.itch.io

Here's some screenshots from my current project: Heart's Depth, a mermaid otome.

I also have worked on a clown isekai, a yuri western, a squirrel dating sim, and more!
#visualnovel
A screenshot from the game Heart's Depth. A deep-blue-haired merman with tan skin does a kabedon over the protagonist, a mermaid with orange hair. The text box has a dialogue from the merman, Prince Thioran "What are you really hiding?" A screenshot from the game Heart's Depth. There are two choices shown: Follow Striking Prince and Follow Thieving Merman. The textbox contains inner dialogue "What do I do...?". There is a notice in orange on the top left "This is a significant choice. Choose wisely." A screenshot from the game Heart's Depth. The textbox contains dialogue from the protagonist "That's right! Hammy!". There is a man with black dreads with red tips holding a harpoon looking embarrassed. A screenshot from the game Heart's Depth. There are two choices shown: The seaside view. and The town buildings. The textbox contains narration: "Take a picture of..."
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zenithzyie.itch.io
Hi everyone! I'm Zenith (or Zen), an indie dev with a few projects you might enjoy!
zenithzyie.itch.io

Here's some screenshots from my current project: Heart's Depth, a mermaid otome.

I also have worked on a clown isekai, a yuri western, a squirrel dating sim, and more!
#visualnovel
A screenshot from the game Heart's Depth. A deep-blue-haired merman with tan skin does a kabedon over the protagonist, a mermaid with orange hair. The text box has a dialogue from the merman, Prince Thioran "What are you really hiding?" A screenshot from the game Heart's Depth. There are two choices shown: Follow Striking Prince and Follow Thieving Merman. The textbox contains inner dialogue "What do I do...?". There is a notice in orange on the top left "This is a significant choice. Choose wisely." A screenshot from the game Heart's Depth. The textbox contains dialogue from the protagonist "That's right! Hammy!". There is a man with black dreads with red tips holding a harpoon looking embarrassed. A screenshot from the game Heart's Depth. There are two choices shown: The seaside view. and The town buildings. The textbox contains narration: "Take a picture of..."
January 5, 2026 at 5:54 AM
zenithzyie.itch.io
Hi everyone! I'm Zenith (or Zen), an indie dev with a few projects you might enjoy!
zenithzyie.itch.io

Here's some screenshots from my current project: Heart's Depth, a mermaid otome.

I also have worked on a clown isekai, a yuri western, a squirrel dating sim, and more!
#visualnovel
A screenshot from the game Heart's Depth. A deep-blue-haired merman with tan skin does a kabedon over the protagonist, a mermaid with orange hair. The text box has a dialogue from the merman, Prince Thioran "What are you really hiding?" A screenshot from the game Heart's Depth. There are two choices shown: Follow Striking Prince and Follow Thieving Merman. The textbox contains inner dialogue "What do I do...?". There is a notice in orange on the top left "This is a significant choice. Choose wisely." A screenshot from the game Heart's Depth. The textbox contains dialogue from the protagonist "That's right! Hammy!". There is a man with black dreads with red tips holding a harpoon looking embarrassed. A screenshot from the game Heart's Depth. There are two choices shown: The seaside view. and The town buildings. The textbox contains narration: "Take a picture of..."
January 5, 2026 at 5:54 AM
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Happy holidays! ✨️🧜‍♀️
We hope you're staying warm this season!
#heartsdepth #otome
December 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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heartsdepth.bsky.social
Happy Holidays! Heart's Depth 3.0 Update is here! ✨ 🌊 This update includes new art, UI, and story following the Striking Prince.

You can find our game in the link below!
zenithzyie.itch.io/hearts-depth
#heartsdepth #otome #visualnovel
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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One Day before the Hearts Depth update! 🧜‍♀️ ✨ Prince Thioran has his eye on you. 💙
zenithzyie.itch.io/hearts-depth
#heartsdepth #otome #visualnovel
December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Two days before the Heart's Depth update! 🧜‍♀️ ✨ Cetus wants to see you in his office...💜
zenithzyie.itch.io/hearts-depth
#heartsdepth #otome #visualnovel
December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Three days left before the Heart's Depth update! 🧜‍♀️ ✨ Hunter's excited to see you again.❤️
zenithzyie.itch.io/hearts-depth
#heartsdepth #otome #visualnovel
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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inkle.co
Interested in game-writing?

In early 2026 we'll be publishing a kaleidoscope: short articles by 100+ game writers - experts, freelancers, and juniors - about the craft.

~1/3 of them are in: multiple bangers, from some very famous names and games.

Sign up to be notified when it's ready here:
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In early 2026 we’ll be publishing The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope, a collection of over 100 short essays by game writers about writing. Featuring some very famous names, some highly experienced free...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
zenithzyie.itch.io
I'm going to have to update my intro page soon, haha. The new update for Heart's Depth looks so different and so much better now...
December 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Four days left before the Heart's Depth update comes out! 🧜‍♀️ ✨ We're doing a countdown until then, so please look forward to it. We know Jorunn is! 💛
zenithzyie.itch.io/hearts-depth
#heartsdepth #otome #visualnovel
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Thioran 🫣 #heartsdepth
September 18, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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Happy Pocky Day from the Heart's Depth team! We hope your day is as sweet as your favorite flavor. 💖
#Heartsdepth #Otome #visualnovel
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Check out the process behind the updated background art for the Deep Market! 🎣🐟 How did we do? [1/3]
#visualnovel #backgroundart #visdev #heartsdepth
September 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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diveamydive.bsky.social
Hey! I have no idea how to do this, I’ve never made a List or Starter Pack before, but:

⭐️ If you’re a Games Writer/Narrative Designer looking for work, and you’d like to be added to my Starter Pack, lmk!
⭐️ If you’re looking to hire a Games Writer/Narrative Designer, check out this Starter Pack!
September 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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crabbily.bsky.social
Hello! I'm Em!! I'm one of the artists and writers working on Heart's Depth. You can check out our demo here. zenithzyie.itch.io/hearts-depth
Heart's Depth - DEMO by Zenith, Ali Bun, flrmstr, Mango, Vylphix, araetzel, Em, idioticduck
A mermaid otome game. What love lies beneath the waves?
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September 18, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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A Victorian tale of love and lost time...now coming to Kickstarter!

That's right, we're finally ready to launch the KS for our upcoming Victorian vampire otome game in July! You'll be able to get physical copies of the game, merch, and more goodies 💖

➡️Follow it: www.kickstarter.com/projects/cgw...
Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea AMARANTHINE MOON Kickstarter in July!
June 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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sonshinearts.bsky.social
bi and ace bunnies gathering in space 💜

#asexual #bisexual #digitalart #procreate #pride
June 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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heartsdepth.bsky.social
Happy Seashell Day- and UPDATE DAY! 🐚🌊✨

Heart's Depth's Demo 2.5 is finally here, we can't wait for you guys to see what's new in store.

Check it out here!! ✨
zenithzyie.itch.io/hearts-depth
Heart's Depth - DEMO by Zenith, Ali Bun, flrmstr, Mango, Vylphix, araetzel, Em, idioticduck
A mermaid otome game. What love lies beneath the waves?
zenithzyie.itch.io
June 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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heartsdepth.bsky.social
Happy holidays from the Heart's Depth team!! Hope everyone's been keeping warm. We're working hard to get our next update out soon. 🎄🧜‍♂️🧜‍♀️ #heartsdepth
December 24, 2024 at 11:54 PM
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artsoj.bsky.social
BG art for Heart's Depth!
@heartsdepth.bsky.social

#heartsdepth #visualnovel #background #backgroundart #art
February 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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artsoj.bsky.social
fanart again

#heartsdepth #visualnovel #fanart #mermaid #art
February 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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fanart

#heartsdepth #visualnovel #fanart #mermaid #art
February 18, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Meet Prince Thioran, one of the love interests of our mermaid otome game! 🧜‍♂️
Formal and taciturn, he is the only surviving member of the royal family. But why does he feel so familiar..?

#Mermaid #Otomegame #Otometwt #Indie #indiedev #gamedev #renpy #VisualNovel
Image of one of our otome game's love interests, Prince Thioran. He has long hair, tanned skin, and striking blue accents.
March 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Meet June, the heroine of our mermaid otome game! 🐟 🐠 🐚 🐟 🐠 🐚
The world under the sea may be scary, but surely it's worth it for the hot mermen you meet along the way, right?

#Mermaid #Otomegame #Otometwt #FemaleProtagonist #Indie #indiedev #gamedev #renpy #VisualNovel
Image of our otome game's protagonist "June Finch". She has bright orange hair and sports a brown coat and sun hat.
March 14, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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Disco Elysium is the greatest game ever made because it basically explained how it was going to die and then did it
eurogamer.bsky.social Eurogamer @eurogamer.bsky.social · Mar 13
Disco Elysium is being "reimagined" for mobile devices to "captivate the TikTok user"

www.eurogamer.net/disco-elysiu...
Disco Elysium artwork showing two men back to back in painterly brushstrokes
March 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM