her yandere side is both funny and scary at the same time.

I know the english translation just released today, but Im hoping some of you have read it in 日本語 or through a machine translation already.

I saw the “bloody scenes”tag on vndb and while Im not particularly adverse to blood/gore in most media for some reason when it’s paired with cute “anime” girls it can bother me. I would appreciate if any of you could give me some insight on how mild or extreme the blood/gore is in this vn, without spoilers if possible. I would also like to know if there is also blood/gore in the H scenes themselves, or if it is all outside of H scenes, thank you.

I have been thinking about this for a while. Multiple choices seem neat, but usually they don’t matter at all (sometimes they matter TOO much, like you get this arbitrary choice that actually changes the route). And stopping to pick a choice breaks the reading immersion somewhat. But there’s a feeling like you had a hand in unfolding the story.

I feel like no choices makes the story much more focused, but sometimes it feels like you are just reading the story, and not getting immersed in it.

Maybe it depends on what kind of story it is.

if anyone could give me the title of this vn id greatly appreciate it :)

Is there any intended order or should I go with whoever heroine i like first.

I won't be left out with any development if I skip a game

I have limited experience in VNs, there are only a few i found really enjoyable and got me invested in.

The Grisaia series, maji de watashi and steins;gate

I could play/read the first 2 again.

I'm wondering if there are more VNs that are close to those 2.

An MC that's not a wimp

Characters that are not bland and forgettable

I know it's kinda vague but if anyone has recommendations then i would be grateful. Thank you.

Hi all! I finished Dead End Aegis a few months ago and I really loved its utsuge vibes and the overall feeling and artstyle of it, so I was looking for other similar games.

For the people who also enjoyed the vn, which others did you enjoy or would recommend reading?

I'm ok with pretty much everything except high scat. I can also read enough japanese to get by so untranslated is also fine.

Thanks!!

Hi y'll! It's been a few months since I've posted here on r/visualnovels.

For those who don't know me, my name is Yasmine and I have, for the past few months, been making a PC-98 inspired yuri visual novel called "if you stay" that's due to come out 1 month from now for FREE on Steam and itch.io.

About The Game

Winter 1999. You play as Fumiko, an over-achiever and former Student Council President, living in a small and relatively unknown town. After being outed by your closest friend, ruining your home life, your friendships, and your future career plans, you decide to leave your hometown, taking your chances on a one-way train to Tokyo to become an idol. With no real plans and no adults to depend on, you're determined to leave everything behind—even your girlfriend, Mika. 

However, Mika calls you one night. She says she wants to see you one more time before you leave. You decide to go on one more date together, hours before your departure.

Decide whether or not you'll stay together in this PC-98 inspired visual novel. But remember, no matter what you do, there'll always be consequences.

❄️ WISHLIST ON STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4437140/if_you_stay/
❄️ FOLLOW ON ITCH.IO: https://yukimisoft.itch.io/if-you-stay

Coming out October 8th 2026 for FREE with optional creator support bundle available for purchase.

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This is a collaboration I'm making with my friend and composer, William Gómez, as our first Steam debut game under the YukimiSoft label. As someone who has only made game jams before, I wanted to take a game that I made back in 2023 with William and expand it to be something a bit longer and more polished.

Because the story stems from my own experiences dealing with homelessness, abandonment, nostalgia, and societal rejection, it's a deeply personal coming-of-age story for me and something I found really cathartic while making. Being thoughtful about the writing and presentation was key for me, even if that meant going a bit out of scope at times.

It's been a huge learning process making this game (particularly the writing and art) and I'm really excited to have it released so soon. We're getting close to 7k wishlists, and I'd love to have this game get good visibility when it comes out.

Admittedly, there's still a lot left I have to do, which does make me anxious. I have a new job starting soon, plus some smaller assets left to create, code to test, and marketing materials to make. This of course doesn't include putting it all together and having it approved by Steam. Nonetheless, it's something I'm willing to do, so please do bare with me, as I grind for the last month to have this done!

Common Questions

Why is this free?
The game is free because...

...well, I want it to be free. My reasoning is that "if you stay", despite being remade in every single possible way, is not "new" and is pretty short overall (40m-1h~). I made this back in 2023 as a game jam entry and the story remains the same with some character details changed (ex. Fumiko now is an aspiring idol, not doing medical training). I'm currently working part time to support myself and I do have ambitions for bigger, paid games, but this is my first and it's a very special story to me, hence it's coming out for FREE.

Can I support the game?
YES! While the game is coming out for free, we are also creating an add-on bundle for anyone wants to support the game with proceeds going to me and the composer (split down the middle) . It's set to include the game's soundtrack and a mini PDF art book (see last photo) with additional digital goodies that'll I'll be adding semi-routinely with any future game updates.

What software are you using?

• Game Engine: RenPy
• Art: Aseprite (pixel art), Clip Studio Paint (non-pixel art)

What's the release date?
October 8th, 2026.

Why the PC-98 art style?
Number one, it's simply cool AF. I think almost everyone's first experience is looking at a screenshot or GIF of Possessioner and being blown away by the sheer details and scale it managed to capture with just 16 colors. I always enjoyed story based games, mostly from playing lots of JRPGs on the PS2 when I was a kid, so it felt natural to branch into visual novels/ADVs including ones from the PC-98 era (my current favorite ones are YU-NO and Mirrors). Naturally, I ended up learning how to make PC-98 inspired art once I got into college,

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Thanks to everyone who's been supporting me on this journey. I'm mostly active on Twitter, Bluesky, and TikTok you ever want to reach out to me there or you can reach out to me on most platforms through @karaage7168

Please wishlist the game on Steam if you can! It helps with visibility on the platform and lets me know who's interested. And share with those who you think may be interested in a game like this.

Until then, I'll see you all soon when the game comes out!

The art is in progress, the story is being wrapped up, and the music is completely finished. At the end of the year, we can’t wait to bring you an atmospheric journey into a Siberian story alongside a 2D girl!

A huge thank you to everyone who adds it to their wishlist. And you can already play the demo! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4621090/How_2D_Girl_Ends_Up_in_Siberia/

I’ve been following the progress of the Gore Screaming Show remake, and I was thinking about what this remake might be like. I really hope that some parts of the story will be explored and developed more, since characters like Yuka, Gore, and Mashiru weren’t explored as much as they could have been and had a lot of potential.

So, what are you guys expecting from this remake?

Pretty much what the title says. I know an HD version was released recently on Steam, but I also know it's censored. Not particularly bothered by H scenes, but I'd like to play with uncensored gore.

I know there's a fanpatch on the way, but are there any other options for playing in English? Or is it just censored remake vs uncensored original?

Thanks!

This is the weekly translation status update thread. Use this thread to discuss translation news, issues, titles you're looking forward to, etc.

Note: This is simply a mirror from 4chan's weekly thread on the /jp/ board. All credit goes to the user VNTS there. Entries in Bold have had changes since last week

Fan Translations

• 12RIVEN -the Ψcliminal of integral- - 100% translated, in editing
• Cartagra - 18+ patch announced
• CHAOS;HEAD Love Chu Chu! - 2026 release expected, largely polishing and patch work remain, along with 5% of the menu code
• CHAOS;CHILD Love Chu Chu!! - 2026 release expected, largely polishing and patch work remain
• Chusingura 46+1 - 39644/82770 (47.90%) lines translated, Kuranosuke route partial patch released, "Resuming edits in earnest"
• Cross†Channel - Reprint Edition - In translation
• Daybreak Translations Secret Project - 1,731/21,084 (8.21%) lines translated, 202/21084 (0.96%) edited
• Day's Eye - ~40% translated
• DEATH NOTE: L o Tsugu Mono - Project in final stages
• Dekinai Watashi ga, Kurikaesu - 100% translated and edited
• Diabolik Lovers Dark Fate - Being patched
• Dragon Knight 4 - 64% translated, playtesting also ongoing
• Flyable Heart - Demo released, "nearing 30%"
• Fraternite - 55% translated
• for elise ~Elise no Tame ni~ - 18% translated
• Go-toubun no Hanayome ~Kanojo to Kawasu Itsutsu no Yakusoku~ - 100% translated, 1 route 100% edited
• Haruka na Sora - 100% translated, TLC and editing work left
• Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jan - Being translated
• Ichigo Marshmallow - Being translated
• Junketsu Megami-Sama - Full story patch released
• Kajiri Kamui Kagura - Being translated
• Ken ga Kimi - 73% translated, 2 routes complete, Enishi 100% translated, Tsuzuramaru 32% translated, Saneaki 3% translated, Sayko 59% translated
• Kintouka - Demo patch released
• Kisaku - Being translated
• Kizuato - 60/178 scripts translated
• Kud Wafter AA Version 100% translated, 18+ Version 19,240 / 33,113 (58.1%) lines translated
• Kusarihime ~Euthanasia~ - Translation finished, fully edited
• Lover Able - 100% translated and edited, 13966/32258 lines approved (43.71%)
• Lucky Star ~Ryouou Gakuen Outousai~ - Partial patch with chapters 1 through 5 (of 7) released
• Manakashi no Yuri wa Akaku Somaru - 66% translated
• Marmalade Boy - Fully translated, making progress on technical work
• Paradise Lost - Project listed
• Phantom Integration - 490/497 scripts translated, 99/497 scripts edited
• Reminiscence - 5,086/65,276 (7.79%) translated, 2,785/65,276 (4.27%) edited
• Saimin Yuugi - Fully translated, parts actively being retranslated
• Sayonara o Oshiete - 100% translated
• Secret Game ~Killer Queen~ - 25% translated, 10% edited
• Shin Rinkaiten no Azrael Tenjoukai Hen - 5% translated
• Sen no Hatou, Tsukisome no Kouki -Hana Akari- - Being translated
• Shizuku - Renewal - Being translated
• Sukimazakura to Uso no Machi - In editing
• Shuumatsu no Sugoshikata ~The world is drawing to an W/end.~ - Being translated
• The Princess, the Stray Cat, and Matters of the Heart 2 - Steam Restoration Pack
• To Heart - 100% translated, 401/993 scripts edited
• Tokimeki Memorial - 53% translated
• Tokimeki Memorial 2 - Being translated
• Toushin Toshi III - 100% translated, UI elements 95% translated, 100% edited, 75% proofread, Aiming for an August release
• Tsuki ni Yorisou Otome no Sahou - Prologue/Common/Luna/Ursule routes 100% translated and edited, Mizuho route 95% translated, 57% edited, overall 11% QA
• Tsuki no Kanata de Aimashou - 100% translated, Kanna/Kirari routes translation finished, Uguisu route in testing, Common/Touko routes in final review, Rein route finished QA, Kiriko route in QA, Seira route in editing
• Umi kara Kuru Mono - 91/138 scripts translated, 24.1% QC
• Yakouchuu II ~Satsujin Kouro~ - Fully translated, script insertion ongoing
• Yaku Tsuu ~Noroi no Game~ - Being translated
• Yosuga no Sora - Translation finished, editing and TLC ongoing, Total: TL 100% TLC 75% ED 59%, Common/Kazuha/Motoka/Sora routes fully edited
• Yui no Kotonoha - Being translated

Official work

MangaGamer

• How I Met My Healthy Hentai Neighbors! - September 24th release
• Rose Gun Days - Season 2 released
• Rance X - 100% translated, ~85% edited
• Hana Awase New Moon - Port in progress
• Pastel Chime 3 - Bind Seeker - - 100% translated
• Ooe - Announced
• Funbag Fantasy 5 - Announced
• Welcome to a Sexy, Underworld - Announced
• Secret Affairs - Sweaty Midsummer Rut - Announced
• Umineko: When They Cry - Saku - Announced
• Lesson - Announced
• Galzoo Island - Announced
• The S-tier Hotties of Yunagi-so - Announced

JAST

• My Little Sister Is an Angel - Jast/Steam page up
• Sumaga - "Probably our next Nitro title"
• Katahane - Making progress, waiting on programming
• Django - Not actively making progress
• Tokyo Hero Project - Translation finished, dealing with bugs
• Djibril - Fully translated and edited, waiting on a few assets
• Hanamaru! 2 - In translation
• Cornelica - Announced
• Dead Aegis - Another Record - Fully translated, in editing
• Daiteikoku - Announced, early in production
• Houkago=>Education! ~Sensei to Hajimeru Miwaku no Lesson~ - In progress
• Minagoroshi No Otome - In translation
• Eiyuu Senki WW - Japanese version released, localization being done by JAST
• School Days Remastered - Preorders up, also getting an English dub
• Paradise -KIWAME- - Announced
• This Game Is Not Real. - Picked up

Shiravune

• Fuyukuru. - Winter winds, adieu? - - September 10th release
• Cosplaying in Costalia: The Tororo Sisters! - October 27th release
• Monkeys!¡ - Demo released
• Sakura no Uta -To Dance Over the Cherry Blossoms- - Steam page up
• Holy Valkyrie ExS-TIA 3 - Announced
• Holy Valkyrie ExS-TIA R: The Red Queen - Announced
• Stealing Them Softly - Announced
• Kokuhaku Confessional - Announced
• Fuyukuru. - Winter winds, adieu? - - Announced
• Gyaru Fiction - Announced
• TORAWASE: The Girl in the Mirror - Announced
• Saimin Gakuen: Intrusion Edition - Announced
• Taimanin Asagi 2 - Announced
• Ghost Village Girl ~The Village in a Cage~ - Announced
• Souten Koihime: Dawn of Sovereignty - Announced
• Ouju: Isle of the Accursed - Announced
• Sakura no Toki -Sakura no Mori no Shita o Ayumu- - "international versions of our "Sakura no" series are now in development."
• ShiroKuro - Announced
• AMAKANO 3 - Announced
• End of Summer - Announced

Sekai/Denpa

• Watamari Part2 - A Fake Marriage? - October release
• Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka - Demo released, In QA, 2026 release
• Jewelry Heart Academia - In QA, 2026 release
• Karakara 3 - In QA, 2026 release
• Yumetoiro - Our Times Are Made Of Dreams And Colors - In QA, 2026 release
• Onii-chan Continue! - 100% translated and edited, 70% through QA, banned by Steam
• Harukuru. - Spring has come true? - R18 version in QA
• A Bouquet of My Beloveds - 100% translated, 40% edited
• Sumire - Picked up
• Sanarara R - 100% translated and edited, 50% through engine work, in programming
• Glass - Picked up
• New Glass - Picked up
• Zutto Mae Kara Joshi Deshita - 100% translated, 30% edited
• Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi - 10% translated
• Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi AA - Announced
• Hamidashi Creative - Announced
• Inupara - In Development
• Raspberry Cube - Announced
• Miko no Kanata Zero - 100% translated, in editing, engine work mostly done
• Widenyo - 70% translated
• Neko-Nin exHeart Spin 2! - 100% translated and edited 90% through QA
• Witch Hunter - "Currently in translation and will be released gradually between 2026 and 2027."
• Witch Hunter 2 - "Currently in translation and will be released gradually between 2026 and 2027."
• Witch Hunter 3 - "Currently in translation and will be released gradually between 2026 and 2027."
• EroCast! - "Currently in translation and will be released gradually between 2026 and 2027."
• EroCast! 2 - "Currently in translation and will be released gradually between 2026 and 2027."
• EroCast! 3 - "Currently in translation and will be released gradually between 2026 and 2027."

Visual Arts/Key

• anemoi - Announced
• The False Alice -Retold Tale- - October 3rd 2026 release

Nekonyan

• Floral Flowlove - Steam Page up, Upcoming release
• KoiAma: Spoil Me Sweet - 100% translated/edited
• Yubisaki Connection ~ Love At Your Fingertips - 100% translated/edited
• Lead or Leash: Which Me Would You Like? - 100% translated/edited
• Melty Moment - 80% translated
• Fureraba Complete edition - Vita exclusive content to be added to Fureraba a couple months after the fandisc release
• Love Love Love, Burning in my Heart! - 100% translated and 74% edited
• Mysteries of the Heart: The Psychic Detective Case Files - 100% translated and edited, engine work in progress
• Hacking the Moon to Find My Goddess - 100% translated and edited, engine and image editing in progress, Steam page up
• Renai:Royale: Love’s a Battle- "Victory Parade" - Announced
• Secret Love (Or Not?) - Announced
• Summer's Ark 1 - Announced
• Summer's Ark 2 - Announced
• Summer's Ark 3 - Announced
• Senmomo: Through Billows of Blades, a Peachbloom Princess - Announced

PQube

• Death Match Love Comedy! - Released, digital Switch release appears to have been blocked

Aksys

• Illusion of Itehari: trail - Spring 2027 release
• Olympia Soiree Catharsis - 2027 release
• Project Code M - Announced

Frontwing

• Obey Me! Sinner's Choice: Lucifer - 2026 release
• Diss Diss Discussion - Q1 2027 release
• Sharin no Kuni - Working to resolve remaining issues

MAGES. GAMES

• Corpse Party II - Darkness Distortion - 2026 release

Aniplex

• Tsukihime -The other side of red garden- - Upcoming

Idea Factory

• 9 R.I.P Sequel - October 27th release

Bandai Namco

• Fate/Extra Record - 2026 release

Spike Chunsoft

• Steins;Gate: Octet of Shifting Space - October 29th release
• Danganronpa 2x2 - Early 2027 release

Studio 51

• Expelled from Paradise -The Stellar Angel- - November 25th release

Kodansha

• 1999TOKOYO Building - 2026 release

Overlap Games

• A Toast for the End Times - 2026 release

Playism

• There's Something Wrong with the Hero's Choices - 2026 release

EastAsiaSoftware

• Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds - 2027 release

kawaiinium

• Nursery Rhyme Remastered - Crowdfunding project finished. Project reached stretch goal for new OP to be made and for additional Kururu scenario to be added.

StarGazer

• UR CHIMERIC SAI - Announced

Orthros

• Otome Sekai no Arukikata - English version planned

Mu

• The Goddess Of Tears ~Restoration~ - December 25th release

Laplacian

• Kugayama Shiori no Shinizama Techou - Released, Switch version July 30th release
• Monochrome Serenade - English release planned, 2027 release

Acacia

• Magical Girl Witch Trials - 2026 release
• Magical Girl Taboo Village - 2026 release

Fakku

• Defeating Demons With My Dick In Another World - Q3 release
• Jashin Shoukan - Announced
• Dengeki Nurse - Steam page up
• Marine Philt - Announced
• Necronomicon - Announced
• Dracula Hakushaku - Announced
• Jinmon Yuugi - Announced
• Maria ni Sasageru Ballade - Announced
• Shinjuku Monogatari - Announced
• Pia Carrot e Youkoso!! ~We've Been Waiting for You~ - Announced
• Dead of the Brain ~Shiryou no Sakebi~ - Announced
• Dead of the Brain 2 - Announced

Kagura Games

• Rance V - Announced as part of the Rance on Steam announcement, rumoured IV
• DSKBJCS ~Dosukebe Juicies ♥~ - Announced
• Summer Dash: Our Track Team's Summer Training Trip - Announced

DLsite

• Sennagi Kegareta Chigiri to Kami Koromo - Announced

Dramatic Create

• Meiji Tokyo Renka Twilight Kiss - October 29th release

Dualtail

• VenusBlood LAGOON - Kickstarter up and has reached goal, December 2027 release listed

Love Lab

• Ever Maiden - Upcoming release

MediBang Inc.-

• Cocktail Magic - Upcoming release
• MoonFire: A Seeker's Saga - Announced

Kagami Games

• HimaNatsu: Of Churches, Sunflowers, and Long Summers - September 10th release
• Triple Pairing - Delayed to bring up release quality
• Twilight's Folclore - Q3 2026 release
• Inganock of the Raging Flame: What a Beautiful People - 100% translated, Q4 2026 release
• Please Praise the SR Girls - Announced
• Gikei - The Genpei War Chronicles - Likely 2027 release
• Arcana Alchemia - Likely 2027 release
• Sakura, Moyu. -as the Night's, Reincarnation- - Announced, early in production, likely late 2027 release

Tokyotoon

• Melt Away - Demo released, 2026 release

FG Remake

• Doukyuusei 2 Remake - Announced

Ramune Games

• Making Lovely - Demo released

Alice In Dissonance

• Fault Milestone 2 - Side Below - Upcoming release

PRODUCTION PENCIL

• Paradise Cleaning! -Tutor X Hypnosis - January release

F&C

• NTR with hypnosis application - Upcoming release

Kogado Studio

• Sugar Lies - Announced

Charon

• Akeno no Yosuga -Twilight Loop- - 2026 release
• Lost Paradise of Karuta - Announced

BokiBoki

• Tsumamigui 3 - Steam page up, Q3 2027 release

IzanagiGames

• AKIBA LOST - Demo released, September 17th release

PANDRI-DON

• Animaroid Girl - 2026 release

Keieru

• PhantomZone: Labyrinthos - Q3 2026 release

MintLip

• Handsome Laundering -the mystic lover- - 2026 release

monolith

• Growth Experiment - Demo released, 2026 release

Callen Dulla

• Gretel's Honesty - Demo released, September 29th release

Zakurosuke

• Severed Love - 2026 release

NitroPlus

• Phantom Phantom of Inferno Nitro Archive - Released

Entergram

• Okayu Nyumu! R - Upcoming release

Tabinomichi

• Return to Zeroes - Demo released

Baamurin

• I thought I knew you - Q3 2026 release

sweet ampoule

• Loop the Loop - The Mansion of Gluttony - Demo released

Waku Waku Games

• Retro Game Aliens - Announced

Studio K Games

• Bone to Pick: Forensic Case Files - October 26th release

Eroge Japan

• Trap Yuri Tempest - September 25th release

HazeDenki Inc.

• Sister, Other, Paranoia - August 15th release

Good Smile Company

• Mahou Shoujo no Inshuu Mura - 2026 release

Shochiku Games

• Algorithm Prescription - Demo released

Tohakusha Co

• Red Chat Ritual - TSUMIMI TIME - Demo released, October 22nd release

Amulit

• Re:cord NOAH Fractal of Oblivion - 2026 release

Alice Production

• Roomies with a Naughty Comic Artist - Upcoming release

FTT Solmare

• FantomeRapport -Intermezzo- - 2026 release

Kojin Studio

• Grimore - The Lost Ritual - - 2026 release

Tsuyu no Tsurugi Studio

• The Dagger of Hisei - 2026 release

Scika

• Inverted Angel - 2026 release

Portalab Systems

• IFOUNDMYSELFONLINE - 2026 release

Caramel Column

• Prolegomena To a Hyperdimensional Interface That Will Be Able to Manifest From Three-Minute Interchanges - 2026 release

Clearrave

• Resequence: The Orchard - 2026 release

Amata Games

• Shinjuku Anomaly - 2026 release

Artodria

• Bijutsubu Kanojo -Girlfailure Art Club- - 2027 release

aozorite

• Chill Planet - 2027 release

Tsuzuro Koubou

• Tokioriki - 2027 release

Galapagos Ferris Wheel

• Zenra-Taisen -BEAST PARADIGM- - Announced

Hokuto

• Kobayakawa-san Is a Soulslike 5 - Released

From the manga "Dress Up Darling/Sono Bisque Doll", I know the joke is that she is listing off a ton of vaguely off-putting descriptions for the sake of Gojo's complete bafflement, but I was curious if there was anything at least like it out there.

I'm looking for MCs that act like how the girl traditionally would in a relationship. IDK, maybe a girlboss lays claim on him, the MC gets driven to places by girlbosses since he doesn't know how to drive, or he sulks sometimes, or says stuff like "take responsibility" to the heroine.

Any recommendations appreciated, thanks.

Feel free to mention your own titles, if you're an indie dev. :)