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The Kickstarter for my Victorian vampire otome game Crimson Waves on the Emerald Sea: Amaranthine Moon is now live!

A vampiric Victorian tale of love and lost time...

Lucie is the young head of her family, determined to make her own future with her cure to vampirism. Not everyone is as interested in a change to the status quo, though, as her business partner ends up dead. In solving the mystery of his death, she becomes entangled in a gruesome event from a decade prior...

Support the Kickstarter

You can currently play the demo now on Steam & itchio!

The full game will feature:

3 love interests to fall for, with multiple endings for each

ability to play as a human or a vampire—each with consequences

70k+ words of Victorian intrigue

a very confident and lovely gremlin protagonist

For the Kickstarter, backers can get a variety of digital and physical rewards, such as game keys, stickers, an acrylic standee, prints, and more. There's also a handful of exclusive tiers such as the ability to pitch a date idea for one of the love interests or even get a hand painted watercolor illustration of one of the characters.

We're aiming for the game to be fully released in late November / early December of this year, with the writing already being over halfway complete. If you've ever wanted to play as a vampire in an otome game, then this is for you~

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Earth got too boring for you? So how about going on an adventure in a different world or an alternate fantasy Earth? Isekai-ed there or just part of the fantasy world all along, these game jam games offer a new world for you to explore (and maybe survive).

Fantasy Features!

Ookami Okami by Mushroomallow

You died, woke up in the Spirit Realm, and now you find yourself restoring an inn with a brooding White Tiger God. Explore secrets, rebuild the inn, and flirt through simmering tension in this point-and-click romance visual novel.

Wishlist it on Steam!

My Wife is a Spy!? by @transparentgames

In this otome isekai visual novel you're thrown into an arranged marriage with the cold Duke of the North. Explore political tension, shifting loyalties, and two routes: romance or rebellion. Support your husband or betray him like a true villainess and take control of your fate.

Wishlist on Steam!

Between two Suns by vol-sen

Meet Sunset and Sunrise, an angel and a demon from another world who are after something more than just a new home✨

Ninon the Upside Down Mermaid by MadamePhoton

Ninon is a mermaid princess, born with a fish head and human legs. After a chance encounter with a nobleman named Vivien, Ninon makes a deal with a sea witch to give her a human form in an attempt to get closer to him.

Day after day by HMoon Publishing

Build your skills, fall in love, and find a way to break your curse in this fantasy otome with RPG elements while stuck in a timeloop.

Unwritten Tale : The Guiding Star by Aoeran Team

An unwritten fairytale lies on a page of an unknown novel—until you open the door to a strange bookstore called "The Guardian Bookstore", where the keeper is said to rewrite fate itself. Suddenly, you're pulled into a fictional world by his magic, where three broken characters are waiting to chase a new ending—with you… And maybe, this time, a happy one.

Credits Ivychann (Game Design) Rizky Syahputra Setyawan, devilkestria (Programmer) xvYuu, Azri/Momo (Narrative) mamano (Music & Sound) Codetriptych, Takoizube_ (BG art) Claudine Gofira (UI) Tiska Medina Yunus (2D art)

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Issue 41 of the Amare Fortnightly Bulletin (Jun 1 - Jun 30)

Hello everyone!

Issue #41 of the Amare Bulletin is out now! 🎉

We’re back after a short break, and June delivered plenty of exciting releases, updates, and crowdfunding news to catch up on! From dark fantasy to superhero dating sims, there’s something for every romance game fan this month. Plus, keep your eyes peeled—game jam highlights will be arriving in the next issue!

Inside, you’ll find:

New full game releases, demos, and updates across fantasy, horror, sapphic tales, and atmospheric romance

Episodic content and new chapters for monster dating, sci-fi adventures, and more

Interactive fiction releases, including fantasy, supernatural, and dystopian stories

Crowdfunding highlights, with fully funded campaigns, projects ending soon, and fresh “coming soon” pages to wishlist

Steam Summer Sale and current game jams.

That’s all for now—happy gaming, happy reading, and see you in a couple of weeks!

~ The Amare Bulletin Team

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Announcing our second commercial otome isekai visual novel - My Wife is a Spy?!

My Wife is a Spy is an 8-10-hour-long otome visual novel with only one love interest – as it deals with the topic of an arranged marriage – where you play as Sofia, isekai-ed into a novel, as she has to become a spy to get back to her own world or fall in love with her new husband, Zachary, the cold Duke of the North.

Life was never fair… not before the accident, and certainly not after. You expected magic, adventure, maybe a crown. Instead, you awaken in a foreign body, forced into an arranged marriage with Zachary, the cold and distant Duke of the North.

Born to the sunlit luxury of the South, you're sent to a frozen, war-torn land plagued by monsters, famine, and unrest. Your new husband is a man of duty, not affection, bound by loyalty to a crumbling crown and now, bound to you.

But even pawns can learn to move.

Will you earn Zachary’s trust and fight beside him to save his people? Or seize your own fate, rise as a villainess, and bring the North under your heel?

What will you become in a world where loyalty is dangerous, and love might just be the ultimate betrayal?

🗝️ Inspired by Korean webcomics like Saintess, this game features:

Two gameplay systems: 🔹 Affection System – grow your relationship with Zachary 🔸 Suspicion System – track how much the castle trusts you

Branching narrative with multiple endings

A rich cast of side characters and political intrigue

A more complex choice system than in Saintess

📅 Kickstarter for this game will launch after the full release of Saintess' base game—but it’s already been in development for a year, with a different art team, so it won’t interfere with Saintess! Like with Saintess we want to launch a Kickstarter when the game is not far from being completed (for Saintess this was at 70 percent of the game completed). We will continue to develop My Wife is a Spy?! during the next year.

📌 Wishlist now on Steam! 🔗 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3738310/My_Wife_is_a_Spy/ 

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🎯 82% to Stretch Goal #1!

💘 Let’s talk about the George DLC.

We’ve got updates, answers, and plans - even if it’s not funded.

📣 Read the full post here 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/transparentgms/saintess-of-the-golden-bow-otome-visual-novel/posts/4363293

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🏹 58% to Stretch Goal #1 – Let’s Talk Endings! 💖

We’re over halfway to partial voice acting for all CGs! 🎙️ To celebrate, we’re giving you a tiny peek at the Endings in Saintess of the Golden Bow!

🎨 Good vs Bad endings 💕 What types of Good Endings we have 🎯 Stretch Goal #1 = Voice acting for all CGs!

Read the full update here 👇 🔗 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/transparentgms/saintess-of-the-golden-bow-otome-visual-novel/posts/4355996

#OtomeGame #VisualNovel #Kickstarter

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Issue 36 of the Amare Fortnightly Bulletin (Mar 15 - Mar 31)

Hello everyone!

Issue #36 of the Amare Bulletin is out now! 🎉

This edition focuses on non-jam releases and crowdfunding updates, with plenty of exciting news to share!

Inside, you’ll find:

New full game releases, including a gothic dark fantasy and a horror otome.

Fresh demos for a yandere thriller, a Yuri/GL romance, and more.

Episodic updates for a stat-management visual novel and a dark fantasy romance.

The latest in interactive fiction, featuring a gothic mystery and an urban fantasy story.

New game announcements, including a yuri mermaid tale.

Crowdfunding highlights for upcoming romance visual novels, including an isekai fantasy, a Cinderella-inspired romance, and a story-driven RPG.

We hope you enjoy this issue. Have a fantastic fortnight, and we’ll see you in the next one!

~ The Amare Bulletin Team

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25% to Stretch Goal #1 + New George Merch!

We’ve hit 200 backers & 45,000 PLN funded - which means we’re 25% closer to partial voice acting!

To celebrate, we’re revealing:

New George Merch (wallpapers, dakimakura & keychain sneak peek!)

18+ Booklet Upgrade (now with 4 illustrated scenes!)

Community Goal Progress – Let’s unlock more content!

Check out the full update & see what’s new!

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​Hi everyone,

We are absolutely over the moon to announce that in just five days, Saintess of the Golden Bow has reached its base funding goal on Kickstarter​! 🥳 After four years of dedicated development and a whirlwind three-month lead-up to this Kickstarter, your incredible support has officially secured the completion of the game.

We’re beyond grateful and thrilled to have such an amazing community rallying behind us. Let’s take a moment to celebrate this milestone and give credit where it’s due!

🌟 A Heartfelt Thanks

This wouldn’t have been possible without:

Backers: We're grateful for each and every one of you. Without you realizing our dream of completing the game wouldn't be possible! No matter how big the pledge, we're excited to see each and every one of you adding your contribution to Kickstarter. THANK YOU for being here with us!

Our Transparent Games Team: From our core team to contractors and our wonderful Art Interns/Assistants, everyone poured their hearts into making the demo and Kickstarter page shine. 💖

Influencers & Press: Your enthusiasm helped spread the word far and wide! Check out the amazing playlist of YouTube streamers who played the demo and supported us: YouTube Playlist (sorted from oldest to newest). Twitch also came alive with streams, and a special shoutout goes to Sammi from OtomeAddicted for championing our game to her community. 🌸

Everyone who shared news about the game: We know not everyone has the money to back our game, but sharing our social media posts and spreading the word about it helps us tremendously too. We appreciate every single one of you!

The Digital Dragons Grant: We were one of only seven teams selected out of more than 100 applicants to receive this grant for international marketing. This enabled us to work with incredible talents like Hubert Nosek from Consek Marketing and Andrew Moers, who crafted the amazing trailer. The grant couldn’t be used for production, but it allowed us to explore marketing strategies that have been pivotal to our success.

🚀 What’s Next?

Now that the base game is fully funded, it’s time to focus on our Stretch Goals!

🎙️ Stretch Goal #1: Partial Voice Acting for CGs

Bring Saintess of the Golden Bow to life with partial English voice acting for 30 CGs. We want you to feel every heartfelt confession, dramatic moment, and emotional turning point in full voice!

❄️ Stretch Goal #2: George DLC

Explore the story of George, the Duke of the North and fan-favorite ice mage, in an 8-10 hour DLC packed with intrigue, romance, and unforgettable moments.

These are just the first two stretch goals, with even more exciting enhancements and DLCs waiting to be revealed. With 27 days left, we’re confident that together, we can take Saintess to new heights!

You can read up more about the stretch goals in this post.

🖼�� George Merch Update

Good news for George fans! Our mahwa-style Garden Series promo art by Seii is almost complete! We just received a work-in-progress sketch with base coloring for the Celeste & George wallpaper/A4 print walking through the palace garden Bridgerton-style, and it’s shaping up beautifully.

This piece will join the merch lineup, including:

George Dakimakura

George Keychain

Celeste & George Wallpaper/A4 Print

Backers in eligible tiers will receive this stunning Wallpaper/A4 Print art at no extra charge (unless you want additional prints – those are be available too!).

🎯 What This Means

Thanks to your support, the base game is now a reality. No matter what happens with the rest of the campaign, the base game of Saintess of the Golden Bow is officially on track for a 2026 release! With 70% of the art complete, the finish line is closer than ever.

We’ll keep you updated on the status of stretch goals, rewards, and everything else as the campaign progresses.

🌟 Accessibility Update: Small Demo Change 🌟

We wanted to address a valuable piece of feedback we recently received. One of our players mentioned that the spinning reincarnation whirlpool animation, combined with reading text, caused motion sickness. Your comfort is incredibly important to us, so we’ve taken steps to resolve this issue in the current demo.

For now, we’ve replaced the whirlpool animation with a static image. This change ensures no one has to worry about discomfort while playing.

In the full game, we’re planning to include an Accessibility Menu where you’ll be able to toggle animations like this on or off as needed. Since the game will be ported to Unity post-Kickstarter (we have plans for the game we're not ready to announce yet, and for them the game needs to be in Unity), we’ve chosen not to implement the toggle in the demo right now but opted for a simpler solution.

A huge thank you to the player who reached out and shared their experience. It helps us create a better game for everyone. Please don’t hesitate to let us know if you have additional feedback!

This change was pushed to the Steam build and uploaded on Itch on Saturday the 22nd of March.

Thank you for believing in Saintess of the Golden Bow. Your support has turned our dream into a reality, and we can’t wait to bring this story to life for you. Let’s continue to build on this momentum and make Saintess the best it can possibly be!

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and surprises ahead! 

With love, 

The Transparent Games Team 🌟

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Celine thought her life as an American office worker was mundane, but after a fatal accident (yes, it was Truck-kun), she wakes up as an extra character in her favorite tragedy web novel. Expected to die early as part of the protagonist's backstory, Celine defies fate and survives her death event, causing a butterfly effect that catapults her into the role of the Saintess of the Golden Bow. Joined by an unforgettable cast of characters including the Valiant Knight Levi, the enigmatic Mad Prince Noah, and the devout High Priest Elijah you must lead a quest to defeat the Demon Queen and bring peace to the realm. Each choice you make weaves a complex web of romance, friendship, and sacrifice, offering a deeply personal and replayable journey.

Finally! After 4 years of working on this passion project I’m beyond excited to launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund the rest of the game. Up until now, I’ve poured every penny I earned into making this dream a reality and honestly? Best money I’ve ever spent 😆 I hope you’ll agree!

You can try the  demo! It features 4 hours of gameplay, covering the Common Route and the main twist of the story.

If you love otome games, isekai plots and handsome boys, I’d be thrilled if you checked it out. Let me know what you think!

✦ Play Demo on Steam ✦ Check out the Kickstarter!

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Issue 35 Release (Mar 1 - Mar 15)

Hello everyone!

Issue #35 of the Amare Bulletin is out now! 🎉

As spring begins in the northern hemisphere (and summer lingers in the south), we have plenty of exciting news to share!

Inside, you’ll find:

A cute new spring theme for the bulletin

New game releases, from cozy slice-of-life to sci-fi and fantasy romance

The latest interactive fiction titles, including supernatural and time-travel adventures

New game announcements featuring otome RPGs and narrative-driven VNs

Crowdfunding updates on upcoming romance visual novels

Highlights from game jams, including the Yandere Jam, and Black VN Jam

A look at the Steam Spring Sale and other ongoing events

We hope you enjoy this issue. Have a fantastic fortnight, and we’ll see you in the next one!

~ The Amare Bulletin Team

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🎉 Trailer Reveal & Kickstarter Launch Date Announcement! 🎉

Hi, everyone!

We’ve got HUGE news today: our Saintess of the Golden Bow Kickstarter campaign launches on March 19th! That’s right, it’s just around the corner! 🚀

To celebrate, we’re thrilled to share our brand-new trailer for Saintess of the Golden Bow! 🌟

But that’s not all – our demo just got a small patch to make your experience even smoother: 

 ✨ Fixed typos 

 ✨ Squashed a bug in the log 

 ✨ Subtle updates to Elijah’s and Father’s expressions 

 ✨ Minor GUI refinements

Remember, the itch.io demo remains a shorter version of the full 3.5-hour extended demo available for free on Steam. The demo is fully compatible with Windows, MacOS, and Linux!

Looking ahead: The next demo update will drop on Kickstarter launch day (March 19th) and will include: 

 💡 An additional 30 minutes of gameplay 

 🎨 Brand-new CGs 

 🎙️ Fresh voice acting 

 🔄 The main twist of the game – we hope as you're excited about finding out what it is as we are about finally making this part of the narrative public!

This will mark the final demo length at 4 hours of gameplay. We’re so excited for you to experience what’s next in Celeste’s journey.

If you haven’t yet: 

 👉 Follow us on Kickstarter 

👉 Wishlist us on Steam

Your incredible support has brought us this far, and we’re so grateful to have you on this journey. Let’s make March 19th unforgettable! 💛

With love, 

The Transparent Games Team

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Hi everyone!

We’re back with exciting news about Saintess of the Golden Bow! Starting today, we’re proud to participate in the Visual Novel Fest on Steam. To celebrate, we’ve made some amazing updates to our demo!

What’s New in the Extended Demo?

📖 3.5 Hours of Gameplay: Dive deeper into Celeste’s journey and the crew’s mission against the Demon Queen, with 30 minutes of new branching content to explore! 

 🎙️ New Voiced Scene: Enjoy a heartfelt moment between George and Celeste. 

 💻 Now on MacOS & Linux: Our extended Steam demo is now available for Mac and Linux players! This build is significantly longer than the itch.io version, giving you more to experience.

Milestone Achievements! 🎯

🎮 1362+ Wishlists on Steam! 

 We’re so grateful for the incredible support! Haven’t added us yet? 

Wishlist us here: 👉 Steam Page

💌 300+ Followers on Kickstarter! 

 We’ve surpassed 317 pre-launch followers! 

Be the first to know when our Kickstarter goes live by following us here: 👉 Kickstarter Page

Meet Meredith: The Hard-working Nun!

If you’ve played the extended demo, you’ve already met Meredith, one of Elijah’s closest allies. As the overseer of the cathedral’s construction in Solus, she’s serious yet kind, fully devoted to her role—but she has secrets that will only be revealed in Elijah’s route in the full game.

Thank you for continuing to support Saintess of the Golden Bow! Your enthusiasm means the world to us, and we’ve got even more exciting updates coming your way soon.​

✨ Don’t forget to: 

 💌 Follow us on Kickstarter 

🎮 Wishlist us on Steam

With love, 

The Transparent Games Team

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Issue 34 Release (Feb 16 - Feb 28)

Hello everyone!

Issue #34 of the Amare Bulletin is out now! :tada:

As we say goodbye to winter and welcome March, we have plenty of exciting news to share!

Inside, you’ll find:

New game releases, from mystery, fantasy and spicy Otome titles

Fresh episodic updates for visual novels and interactive fiction

Exciting new game announcements, including supernatural and sci-fi romance adventures

Crowdfunding updates, including campaigns that recently ended

Highlights from the latest game jams, including Queer Vampire Jam and Trans Joy Jam

We hope you enjoy this issue. Have a fantastic fortnight, and we’ll see you in the next one!

~ The Amare Bulletin Team

Itch Link for Download - https://amaregames.itch.io/amare-news-bulletin-2025/devlog/896775/issue-34-release-feb-16-feb-28

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🏹 Saintess of the Golden Bow: Extended Demo Release! 🏹

Hi everyone!

We’ve got thrilling news: our Saintess of the Golden Bow Extended Demo is out on Steam just in time for Steam Next Fest! 🎉

Play the new demo here: 👉 Steam Link

Here’s what’s new: ✨ Brand-New GUI: Designed by kathaeris, enjoy a sleek and polished look that makes the game more immersive than ever.

📖 2.5–3 Hour-Long Demo with Brand New Content: Meet new characters, uncover more about Celeste’s world, and deepen her bonds with Levi, Noah, Elijah, and George. 1-1.5 hours have been added to the demo (depending on your reading speed).

🎙️ Voice Acting Debut: The first two scenes are now voiced! While the game will remain partially voiced (focused on CG sections), you’ll hear plenty from the cast—especially in over 40 CGs planned for the full release!

🏳️‍🌈 Inclusive Updates: Added scenes address player concerns about LGBTQ+ themes, with optional choices for deeper exploration. Thanks to our sensitivity reader, Shakyra Dunn, we’ve also added new layers to Noah’s backstory and his connection to Durendal.

🖥️ Updated Itch Demo: While the shorter version on itch.io now includes the new GUI, the full experience awaits you on Steam!

Dive into the demo today, and don’t forget to: 💌 Follow us on Kickstarter 🎮 Wishlist us on Steam

We can’t wait to hear your thoughts and see you fall in love with the world of Saintess of the Golden Bow!

With love, The Transparent Games Team

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there's over 32,000 free visual novels on itchio with more being added daily. do yourself a favor and play some indie shit:

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✨ Saintess Development Update #8: 100+ Kickstarter Followers & Big Announcements! ✨

Hello, everyone!

We’re back with some amazing updates for Saintess of the Golden Bow! Let’s dive into what’s new:

🎉 100+ Kickstarter Pre-Launch Followers!

We’ve hit an incredible milestone—102 followers (and counting!) on our Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page! 💛 Thank you all for the support! If you haven’t subscribed yet, now’s the time: 👉 Follow us on Kickstarter

🎮 Steam Next Fest Demo Launch Date Announced!

We’re thrilled to confirm that Saintess of the Golden Bow will be part of Steam Next Fest with an expanded 2.5-hour demo!

Here’s what’s new in the demo: 🌟 2 stunning new CGs by our Lead Artist, Lidia 🎙️ Fully voiced scenes for the opening and Levi’s first CG (other CGs remain voiced!) 🎭 Meet new characters with their own beautifully designed sprites 💫 Even more heart-racing moments with Celeste and the main cast

🎤 Voice Actress Reveal: Ariana Rosario as Celine

We’re so excited to introduce the incredible Ariana Rosario, the voice behind Celine! Check out her reveal card below:

🖌️ New GUI in Progress!

We’re collaborating with the talented kathaeris (creator of the GUI for A Date with Death) to give Saintess a fresh, polished look. The new GUI won’t be in this demo, but we’re thrilled to share a sneak peek of our updated textbox design:

Stay tuned for even more updates as we finalize colors and bring this vision to life!

📍 Meet Us at Animangapop Plymouth!

We’re coming to Animangapop Plymouth on Saturday, February 8th! Swing by our booth to grab an exclusive Saintess of the Golden Bow sticker featuring your favorite love interest—or Celeste herself! 💘

Thank you for your continued support and excitement for Saintess of the Golden Bow. We’re so proud of how far this project has come and can’t wait to share even more with you soon!

With love, The Transparent Games Team