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WITCHHUNTER.exe Is a Horror Visual Novel That Puts You in Charge of a Witch Trial
WITCHHUNTER.exe is a new horror visual novel where players take on the role of a village priest presiding over a witch trial. The game requires players to interrogate five suspected women using historical practices and make life-or-death decisions.
WITCHHUNTER.exe Is a Horror Visual Novel That Puts You in Charge of a Witch Trial
WITCHHUNTER.exe is a new horror visual novel where players take on the role of a village priest presiding over a witch trial. The game requires players to interrogate five suspected women using historical practices and make life-or-death decisions.
Silent Case: Motel Lumina Announced for PC, Inspired by The Nintendo DS Classic Hotel Dusk
Developer BASS has announced Silent Case: Motel Lumina, a new visual novel for PC inspired by the Nintendo DS classic Hotel Dusk. The game is slated for release in 2027.
Ryukishi07 Rose Guns Days Season 1 Pre-orders Open Ahead of April English Debut
MangaGamer and 07th Expansion have opened pre-orders for the English version of Rose Guns Days Season 1, set to debut on April 9, 2026, for PC via Steam. The visual novel, originally released in Japan between 2012 and 2013, is an alternate history game following Leo Shishigami and Rose Haibara in a post-WWII world where America and China have divided and are attempting to reconstruct and take over territory.
Nekopara Sekai Connect Mobile and PC Release Date Set
Neko Works and Good Smile Company have announced that Nekopara Sekai Connect will launch on Android and iOS devices worldwide on April 14, 2026, with a PC version for Steam planned for Autumn 2026. The game will feature visual novel elements, original characters, and gameplay involving managing a restaurant, collecting cards for versus matches, character care segments, and a rhythm minigame.
Danganronpa 2×2 English Voice Cast Revealed | Console Creatures
Spike Chunsoft has revealed the English voice cast for Danganronpa 2×2, featuring notable actors like Johnny Yong Bosch, Bryce Papenbrook, Wendee Lee, and Stephanie Sheh. The game, which includes a new story scenario and revamped visuals for the original Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, is set to launch in 2026 for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Nekopara Sekai Connect Announces Release Date for Mobile and Unveils Steam Page
Good Smile Company and NEKO WORKs announced that Nekopara Sekai Connect will launch on April 14, 2026, for iOS and Android, with a PC version planned for Fall 2026. The game is the latest entry in the Nekopara series, which has sold over 7 million copies worldwide. A special sale is also running for Nekopara Love Project Vol. 1-4.
NEKOPARA Sekai Connect launches April 14 for iOS and Android, this fall for PC
NEKOPARA Sekai Connect is set to launch on April 14 for iOS and Android devices, with a PC release planned for this fall. The game is a new entry in the NEKOPARA series, known for its visual novel gameplay.
Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville Arrives on April 14
Toge Productions and The Wild Gentlemen announced that Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville will launch on April 14, 2026, for PC via Steam and GOG. This detective visual novel places players in the role of a detective and suspect aboard a luxury train where an ambassador is murdered, leading to political intrigue and a complex investigation.
Review: Path of Mystery: A Brush With Death Has Ace Attorney Vibes
Path of Mystery: A Brush With Death is a visual novel with point-and-click elements for the Nintendo Switch that draws comparisons to the Ace Attorney series. Players investigate a cold case using Doppo Akazawa's retrocognition ability to see into the past. The game balances dramatic and comedic tones, features cinematic presentation, and includes optional mini-games and collectibles.
Memory Rewind Physical copies to launch in South East Asia on 12th March
Memory Rewind, a detective visual novel developed by Lioncore and Niji Games and published by Soft Source Pte Ltd, will launch physically for the Nintendo Switch and digitally on PC via Steam on March 12th in South East Asia. The game features unique investigation gameplay, a diverse cast of characters, and smooth 2D animation.
Indie Watch: Must-See Indie Games — January & February 2026
This article highlights notable indie games released in January and February 2026, covering a variety of genres from horror and cozy simulation to platformers and rhythm battlers. Featured titles include Cozy Caravan, Pathologic 3, Big Hops, Perfect Tides: Station to Station, Valkyrie Saga, Astro Party EX, Dark Auction, Steel Century Groove, and Horripilant, available on platforms like PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Watch Out, This India Hero Project PS5 Game Wants to Make You Feel Emotions in April
The slice-of-life adventure game Fishbowl will be released on PlayStation 5 on April 2nd, 2026, as part of Sony's India Hero Project. The game combines visual novel storytelling, puzzles, and minigames, focusing on a young woman navigating life changes after a family member's death. A free playable demo is currently available.
Is 2025 The Best Year Ever For Gamer Girls? I Think So. Here’s Why: – Geeky Sweetie
The author expresses extreme excitement for the 2025 gaming lineup, highlighting upcoming releases like Inzoi, remastered visual novels Ever17 and Never7, the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, Lunar Remastered Collection, Fantasy Life i, Atelier Yumia, and Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. The article emphasizes the variety of genres and platforms catering to 'gamer girls'.
AIR is Finally in English—A Dream Come True for Visual Novel Fans – Geeky Sweetie
The visual novel AIR has officially released in English on Steam for PC, marking a long-awaited moment for fans who have previously relied on fan translations or complex workarounds. The game is known for its deeply emotional and melancholic story, praised for its art, soundtrack, and heartbreaking themes of memory and loss.
Only 50 floppy disks of this prototype Japanese visual novel were ever produced, and one just got destroyed in transit: 'Today, an important piece of history has been lost forever'
A rare prototype trial version of the visual novel Tsukihime by Type-Moon, one of only 50 produced, was reportedly destroyed in transit by US Customs. The owner expressed distress over the loss of this historical artifact, highlighting the vulnerabilities of physical game preservation.
I still can't tell you what's going on in Hypnos but its demo's scenic megastructure world is one I want to keep exploring
The demo for Hypnos showcases a visually stunning world with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and narrative, despite a lack of clear gameplay mechanics. Players control Choron, a vagabond searching for a mysterious boy in a dreamscape of colossal white structures. While the core gameplay loop remains unclear, the game offers a blend of walking simulator and visual novel elements with occasional dialogue choices.
SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim coming to Switch this summer
SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim, a giantess dating sim and horror visual novel from HYPER REAL and SAFE HAVN STUDIO, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on June 25th. The game, which was originally released for PC in May 2025, features dual gameplay systems for day and night, with distinct art styles and challenging choices.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for March 2 to 6
This week's Xbox releases include Marathon, Planet of Lana II, Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered, and Scott Pilgrim EX, among many others. Several titles are optimized for Xbox Series X|S and available on Game Pass, offering a diverse range of genres from action RPGs to puzzle games.
WordPlayer: Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse Understands That Reading Can Be Gameplay
Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse effectively uses reading as a core gameplay mechanic, pushing beyond typical visual novel progression. The game, set in 1980s Japan, involves unraveling a curse through multiple character perspectives and meticulously collected in-game files. This approach makes paying attention to narrative details crucial for solving puzzles and progressing, distinguishing it as a game where information itself is the primary objective.
