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Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After Episodes 00–03 Launch on Switch with Discounts
aNCHOR has released Muv-Luv Unlimited: The Day After Episodes 00 through 03 on Nintendo Switch, offering a limited-time 10% launch discount on each episode. A bundle containing all three episodes is also available, alongside discounts on the mainline titles Muv-Luv and Muv-Luv Alternative.
Review: A Storied Life: Tabitha Offers the Illusion of Choice
A Storied Life: Tabitha is a puzzle game where players clear out a deceased woman's home, saving items to fill in blanks for her autobiography. While it offers the illusion of choice, the game restricts creative freedom, often leading to nonsensical narratives. The Switch version has some minor control issues with small items and triggers, especially in handheld mode.
Gothic Vampire RPG MELFIAS Explores Love and Betrayal on Steam
MELFIAS - Azure and Crimson Verge, a Gothic vampire RPG with visual novel elements, has launched on Steam for PC. The game features turn-based combat and a branching narrative system called the 'Verge System' that tracks relationship dynamics. Players make choices that influence both plot outcomes and character relationships, with 'Pure Love' and 'NTR' routes available.
A visual novel and puzzle game where you repair a broken android
AMATA Games announced that the visual novel and puzzle game Save My Scrap will launch on PC on April 22, followed by Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 on April 30, and Xbox Series X on May 28. This upgraded version of the popular free game Fix My Junk includes new dialogue, endings, and a gallery mode.
Decollate Decoration Drops A Haunting Love Story To Xbox, PlayStation, Switch And PC
Decollate Decoration, a visual novel exploring themes of obsession and loss, has been released on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by KANEKODO and published by KEMCO, the game offers a short, replayable narrative experience with multiple endings, focusing on a ghost's attempts to stay connected to their living loved one.
Save My Scrap shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Amata Games and Unio Anou announced that Save My Scrap will be released on Nintendo Switch on April 30, 2026. The game features android repair mini-games, conversation choices that affect relationships and story, and world-building through radio broadcasts. The Switch version will include new conversations, endings, and an unlockable gallery mode.
Save My Scrap launches April 22 for PC, April 30 for PS5 and Switch, and May 28 for Xbox Series
Save My Scrap, a visual novel and puzzle game, will launch on PC on April 22. It will be released for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on April 30, followed by an Xbox Series X release on May 28. The game is described as a significantly upgraded version.
Dark Fantasy Visual Novel 'Starcult: Night Twisted Age' Revealed; New Trailer Highlights Characters and
Indie developer Not A Cat Studios has announced Starcult: Night Twisted Age, a dark fantasy visual novel for PC. The game features an emotion-based system that influences character relationships, story routes, and multiple endings. Players will navigate a complex narrative involving political intrigue, a murder investigation, and the potential formation of a cult.
Cinematic Visual Novel Adventure 'Until Then' Launches on Xbox Series Later This Month Giving Xbox Players
Maximum Entertainment and Polychroma Games announced that the cinematic visual novel adventure Until Then will launch for Xbox Series X|S on April 23, 2026. The game, which features a character-driven story with player choices and stylized pixel art, has already released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
Whip out your old film camera and enter a Makoto Shinkai-esque world in Opus: Prism Peak, which is out today
Opus: Prism Peak, a game described as a spiritual sibling to Opus: Echo of Starsong and influenced by Makoto Shinkai's visual style, is now available on PC. Players take on the role of a photographer accompanying an amnesiac girl, utilizing an analog camera mechanic. The game features photography-based upgrades and a journal for collected photos and notes.
STARCULT Announced, A Dark Fantasy Visual Novel Where Emotions Shape Every Choice
Indie developer Not A Cat Studios has announced STARCULT: Night Twisted Age, a dark fantasy visual novel with romance elements. Players will use an 'Emotion Palette' to read and influence character emotions, shaping relationships and uncovering the truth behind a murder. The game is planned for release on PC via Steam, with additional platforms to be announced.
Nintendo Download: 16th April (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a variety of new games to the eShop. Titles include the life simulation game Tomodachi Life, the sci-fi action-adventure PRAGMATA, and the unique first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, among many other indie releases.
Until Then Comes to Xbox Series X|S on April 23
Maximum Entertainment and Polychroma Games announced that the cinematic visual novel Until Then will be released on Xbox Series X|S on April 23, 2026. The game, previously released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, follows a high school student navigating everyday life while experiencing strange events.
Fate/Samurai Remnant Manga Volume 1 Cover Illustration Revealed
Type-Moon and Kadokawa have revealed the cover art for the first volume of the Fate/Samurai Remnant manga adaptation, set for release in Japan on April 24, 2026. The illustration, created by @mugetsu_illust, depicts Saber and marks the beginning of the Waxing Moon Ritual narrative.
The Prince of Tennis Otome Dating Sims 'Sweet School Festival' and 'Doki Doki Survival' Get Worldwide Release in July
Konami has announced that The Prince of Tennis otome dating sims 'Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more…~' and 'Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡ game~' will receive worldwide releases on PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch on July 30. These rereleases feature English translations, newly drawn illustrations, and improved UI, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version offering additional features like full-screen display and mouse support.
Press Release: STARCULT Announced, A Dark Fantasy Visual Novel Where Emotions Shape Every Choice
Not A Cat Studios has announced STARCULT: Night – Twisted Age, a dark fantasy visual novel for PC. Players will use an 'Emotion Palette' to uncover intentions, shape relationships, and investigate a murder. The game explores how emotions influence interactions and features multiple endings based on player choices.
Without A Dawn – A Quiet, Unsettling Descent Into The Mind
Without A Dawn is a psychological visual novel that offers a quiet, unsettling horror experience focused on introspection and atmosphere. Available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, the game utilizes a distinctive pseudo-ASCII art style to create a fragmented, dreamlike quality. It eschews jump scares for a lingering sense of unease, making it suitable for players who appreciate slow-paced, reflective narratives over action.
Chill With You: A Lo-Fi Story Interview – Nestopi on Building Satone and Balancing Work and Story
Nestopi developers discuss the creation of Satone, the virtual companion in Chill With You: A Lo-Fi Story, emphasizing her realistic portrayal and how her presence complements the game's productivity mechanics. The team highlights the challenges in balancing visual novel storytelling with work simulation and expresses gratitude for the community's unexpected affection for Satone, leading to plans for future updates and a smartphone version.
Maid Life: My Dress-Up Maid Brings 100+ Outfits to Steam Soon
Maid Life: My Dress-Up Maid is a new cozy companion simulation game coming to Steam, featuring over 100 outfit combinations for a maid character and visual novel storytelling. The game focuses on daily life simulation and relationship building with no traditional ending, and includes adult content alongside customization and routine gameplay.
Two The Prince of Tennis visual novel remasters coming to Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2
Konami announced that The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival 0-40 and more… and The Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Survival eternal passion! Tie break game are coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. These remastered visual novels, originally from the PS2 era, will be digitally released on July 30, 2026, with a special physical release in Asia.
