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"MAMIYA" is a single-player Horror Visual Novel game set in Tokyo during the prophesied end of the world. The game follows a group of young men struggling with existential dread, until they meet Mamiya, a mysterious child who becomes their emotional support. With 6 different endings and 83 illustrations, MamiYA offers a captivating, dark mystery with sensational music and a highly emotional story.

"SeaBed" is a single-player mystery visual novel with a gripping yuri-themed story, centered around three characters: Mizuno Sachiko, Narasaki Hibiki, and Takako. Each character has a unique perspective as they navigate their interconnected naphewd-wracked memories and relationships, seeking to distinguish truth from illusion. The game boasts an audio novel collection, ingenious music, and a highly emotional narrative. A 4th extra episode is unlocked with the purchase of the audio novel collection.

Welcome! This is a two-page, printable tool for creating climactic moments of tactics and tension - without combat!  Whether an epic chase, the struggle to save a sinking ship, or a desperate search for a medicinal ingredient, this will help you create collaborative goals and a real sense of drama! As a certified teacher, I find the narrative focus in most TTRPGs to be reductive - the action and …

Welcome! This is a two-page, printable tool for tying character advancement to writing stories!  By encouraging players to contribute to the world of the game with stories, celebrating them, and distributing Story Points with which to buy new abilities and re-rolls, this Boost makes TTRPGs a joyous way to link a difficult skill - writing - with the greatest reward: peer support.   As a certified …

In "Himegashima Island," player Kokomi is sent to stay with relatives on a picturesque island, tasked with making happy memories. With a sheltered upbringing, Kokomi discovers a world of new experiences through exploration of the island's beauty and culture, all while building relationships with his cousins. This visual novel offers a peaceful, immersive escape to a serene paradise.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage follows four high school girls in the 90s as they form a punk band and uncover a life-changing mystery. Players alternate between 1995 and 2022 to piece together hidden secrets while shaping the story through deep, reactive conversations. It’s a heartfelt journey of friendship, memories, and dark truths beneath Velvet Cove’s surface.

Pivot of Hearts is a non-monogamous romance visual novel with a simple card game built into it. It takes place in the city of São Paulo and tells the story of Wén Xiàn, a Taiwanese-Brazilian game developer who, after a long period of isolation, starts finding chances to open his heart again: he suddenly reconnects with Etsuko, someone important from his past, and forms an unexpected bond with a ne…

A linear visual novel about five short stories, unrelated at first glance. Be prepared for mysticism, gloomy atmosphere and light psychological horror. Not recommended to play if you are experiencing depression or severe psychological state.

Key & Token 2e is out now! Overview What is this?Key & Token is a compact GM-less tabletop role-playing game directly descended from games of Belonging Outside Belonging and the No Dice, No Masters engine, both of which were first introduced in the book Dream Askew / Dream Apart by Avery Alder and Benjamin Rosenbaum. The game fits onto a standard business card (3.5in x 2in). A ch…

In "Werewolves 2: Pack Mentality," a 360,000 word interactive novel, you lead your werewolf pack in a war against the Human Sovereignty Movement. After escaping from a detention camp, you must infiltrate a secret military prison to liberate fellow werewolves, and navigate the challenges of integrating them into your pack. Your choices determine the story's outcome, making for a unique and immersive experience.