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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · 4d

Everybody say "Happy Birthday Velvet"!

#indiedev #gamedev #VN

Character "Velvet" from the visual novel. Bloom, displayed along with a birthday message saying "A birthday gift? For me? You shouldn't have~" [...] "Take it back? No need for that, I was only joking before. Thanks for the gift!"

NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · 6d

Good Morning/Afternoon/Night, I'm making a quick post to say that Bloom has reached 50 downloads on itch.io! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the game so far! The team and I have been working very hard on this, and are excited for future updates, so please look forward to it!

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · 15d

Hello again!

I had the wonderful opportunity to work as an editor for the project “Enough with Living as a Hero”!

This VN is about a reluctantly resurrected hero and the clumsy, yet well meaning, mage who summoned him!

Check it the demo below!

alienbluez.itch.io/enough-with-...

#spooktober

Enough With Living as a Hero by alienbluez, z04, aurelia-rain

Play as a summoned undead hero who falls victim to his summoner’s pathetic failboy aura.

alienbluez.itch.io

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · 17d

Velvet now has their very own sprite 👀

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · 17d

New update to the Bloom demo along with a brand new devlog! So many things are getting accomplished, and I’ve added lots of new members to the team. Looking forward to future developments!

Read the new devlog here: nightlightwrks.itch.io/bloom-demo/d...

#VN #gamedev #indiedev

Progress Update 09/29/25

Happy Fall (finally)! I hate summer with a burning passion and I'm so thankful that it's over. Now, it's time for the cozy and warm vibes of fall (perfect for writing IMO). The demo for Bloom has rece...

nightlightwrks.itch.io

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Warlock G's Strongest Soldier @madamephoton.bsky.social · 24d

Ninon the Upside-down Mermaid's extended demo has officially been released! Containing all of Chapter 2 and a part of Chapter 3.

Give it some love, would you kindly? 🐟🌹

madame-photon.itch.io/ninon-the-up...

#otome | #visualnovel | #vndev | #NinonTheUpsideDownMermaid

Ninon the Upside-down Mermaid (Demo) by Atelier in Wonderland

Believing they would bring her love, a fish-headed mermaid covers herself in white lies.

madame-photon.itch.io

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · 25d

It’s been a pleasure to work on this project, I’ve absolutely enjoyed writing for it!

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · 26d

The landing page for Bloom on itch has been updated to include more information (as well as to be more visually cohesive with everything else) :3

Take a look here —> nightlightwrks.itch.io/bloom-demo

a close up of a cat looking at the camera .

Alt: a close up of a cat looking at the camera .

media.tenor.com

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · 27d

Little upgrades, it’s starting to come together ❤️

#visualnovel #UI #bloom

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tecchen @tecchen.bsky.social · Sep 12

new #fireemblem guy

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Radiant G🌈✨ @radiantg.bsky.social · Sep 11

Anything you say can and will be held against you so I’m saying

Catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys catboys

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · Sep 10

I’ve decided. Felix’s official song is “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved” by The Script.

Why? I can’t tell you, but it’s very thematic and awesome I promise.

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pumpkin spike @pumpkin-spike.itch.io · Sep 9

@saitoki.itch.io and I worked on a small demo for #yaoi jam this year!

The Useless Incubus and The Ruthless Hero is a kinetic BL #visualnovel about finding and falling in love against the odds society has stacked against you.

😈🗡️ saitoki.itch.io/incubus-and-...

#blvn #boyslove

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · Sep 9

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · Sep 6

My favorite writing set up ❤️ More Felix content incoming!

#Bloom #VN #Writing

A picture of my writing set up and my local cafe showing iced coffee, cheese toast, and an iPad.

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · Sep 4

P.P.S. I drew some coffee assets for Bloom! They’ll be implemented into the next update.

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · Sep 4

Every time I read my game script I find more mistakes, even though I’ve read it dozens of times. It’s like some kind of sick joke 😭

Back to editing for the nth time…

P.S. I found out that bluesky uses tags #bluesky #writing #bloom #TIL

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · Sep 2

With Felix’s route in progress I’m having to fight my inner demons telling me to give him more trauma 👊

Also have some old Felix pics. This was his original color palette…I don’t know what I was thinking 😔

(Line work done by Hana-Jii)

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Sol ✨ play Forget Me Not on Steam/Itch @solarprotag.bsky.social · Aug 31

Hello everyone!
My game for YaoiJam 2025, Bread Makes the Heart Aflutter, is now available to play on itchio!
It features 24k words and three routes of fantasy, romance, and baked goods.
#YaoiJam2025 #visualnovel #indiegame

solarprotagonist.itch.io/bread-aflutter

Screenshot from Bread Makes The Heart Aflutter.
Shows the bakery scene, with sprites of three fairies floating in the middle of the screen, and Emile's side portrait in the bottom left.
The text reads: "Emile: Hello, Snowdrop. Hello, Azalea. Hello, Magnolia. It's good to see you, too!"

Screenshot from Bread Makes The Heart Aflutter.
Shows a CG of Damon walking into the bakery from the rain.

Screenshot from Bread Makes The Heart Aflutter.
Shows the royal chambers scene, with sprites of Lady Marjorie and Queen Robertina.

Screenshot from Bread Makes The Heart Aflutter.
Shows the forest grove scene, with sprites of the nymphs Thistle and Undine on screen.

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · Aug 31

Thank you! It’s such a cozy setting, how can anyone resist 😌

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Meiri Games 🎮🇧🇷 Game Dev / Queer Games @meiri.itch.io · Aug 30

Can you help my queer game about the different forms of love reach 200 wishlists? 🥹👉👈

It has both platonic and romantic love routes and an asexual character! I want to make a game about how impactful and important friendships can be and that romance isn't everything!

#VNDev #queer #asexual

Meiri Games 🎮🇧🇷 Game Dev / Queer Games @meiri.itch.io · Aug 12

Doce Fim's page is live!

This is a game I've poured my heart and soul into. It's been my reason to live for 10 years.

Featuring queer romantic and platonic love routes, a neurodivergent protag, and nearly 30 hours of gameplay.

Pls wishlist!💝

s.team/a/3808270

#VNDev #jogosbr #indiedev #gamedev

Doce Fim ~sweetend placebo~ on Steam

Young creatives unravel the end of the world. An emotional visual novel about connecting over art. Featuring queer romantic and platonic love routes.

s.team

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Radiant G🌈✨ @radiantg.bsky.social · Aug 29

🏳️‍🌈 ISO OF QUEER VISUAL NOVELS 🏳️‍⚧️

#QueerGameShare 2:
Visual Novel addition!

Reply to join the QGS starter pack🦋

WHO
🌈 LGBTQ+ #VNDev
🎮 LGBTQ+ #VisualNovel

HOW
🗣️ Reply w/ your VN, pronouns & a summary
🌠 Add a link or 1-4 pics
⏰ Priority to new VNs
🔞 18+ OK if labeled
🤝 Support others

🔁 RT & Share! 🔁

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · Aug 30

Hello! I'm NightLightWrks, or just Light (she/her). I'm making a fantasy romance visual novel! You play as Astra, a barista who was asked to come up with a plan to revitalize her workplace (Cafe Bloom). The development plan you choose will affect her love life!

nightlightwrks.itch.io/bloom-demo

Bloom Demo by NightLight

A Cozy Fantasy Dating Sim

nightlightwrks.itch.io

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · Aug 25

Side Character Highlight: Sylphia

Introducing Sylphia, the owner of Cafe Bloom! As an Elf she holds a natural grace and maturity that makes people feel like they can rely on her.

"How old am I? My you're quite forward aren't you. I'll let you guess~"

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NightLightWrks | Current Project: Bloom @nightlightwrks.bsky.social · Aug 23

Character Introduction #3: Albion Stratus - The White Lily

Introducing Albion, our final love interest that you'll meet in Bloom.

Works at the titular Cafe Bloom as a barista. Albion is stoic, detrimentally perfectionist and prefers to keep his thoughts to himself.

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