Visual Novel
9 storiesThis tag distinguishes the form from broader narrative adventures and from role-playing games that merely contain extensive dialogue. Coverage can examine route construction, localisation, pacing, character development, content warnings, save and skip functions, platform editions and how effectively each release gives meaningful context to its decisions.
Five Hearts Under One Roof Paradise Edition brings both seasons to Switch
CFK has announced Five Hearts Under One Roof Paradise Edition for Nintendo Switch, collecting both seasons of the FMV romance series in a single physical package with a playable demo set for Tokyo Game Show 2026
After the Wane Sets November Release for PC and Mac with Handcrafted Visuals
Nova-box has announced that After the Wane will launch on 10 November 2026 for PC, Mac and Linux, with a Nintendo Switch edition planned for early 2027. The new trailer highlights the game's hand-painted animation and narrative-driven dance setting
BUZZ or DIE Announced for PC as Kodansha Backs Violent Visual Novel
Kodansha Game Creators' Lab will publish BUZZ or DIE, a sci-fi visual novel set in a deadly game show, on PC via Steam in 2026. The game challenges players to expose rivals' secrets for survival, with English, Japanese and Chinese support
Steins;Gate Re:Boot modernises the visual novel for PC players
Steins;Gate Re:Boot brings a refreshed look, updated UI and a new story route to the acclaimed time travel visual novel, aiming to attract both newcomers and long-time fans on PC
Priestess's Delusions brings Ukrainian folklore to PC in late 2026
Priestess's Delusions, a kinetic visual novel inspired by Ukrainian folklore and Japanese aesthetics, is set to launch on PC in Q4 2026. The game promises a blend of romance and mystery, with a short, focused narrative experience
Mahou Shoujo Y visual novel announced for PC with Q2 2027 release window
Mahou Shoujo Y has been officially announced as a new visual novel for PC, following two college students who become magical girls. The game features turn-based combat, choice-driven narrative and multiple endings, with a planned Q2 2027 release
Welcome, Dear Human demo expands on Steam with new shapeshifter route
KikiCan and Ronkad have launched an expanded Steam demo for Welcome, Dear Human, adding a shapeshifter route, extended sleep paralysis demon story, and new interactive features for players to explore
STARCULT demo launches on Steam with up to 15 dialogue options per scene
Not a Cat Studios has released the public demo for STARCULT: Night Twisted Age, a dark fantasy visual novel on Steam. The demo introduces an Emotion Palette system that can unlock up to 15 dialogue choices in a single conversation
Advent: Dawn Launches on Steam for PC, Mac and Linux
Spire Games has released Advent: Dawn, a psychological sci-fi visual novel set beneath a remote island, now available on Steam for PC, Mac and Linux. The game challenges players to unravel a mystery through branching storylines and environmental puzzles