GB Patch Games
@gbpatch.bsky.social
A game dev company that creates visual novels!
Current Project: Our Life: Now & Forever
Account run by GB's Community Manager 👋 😊
Current Project: Our Life: Now & Forever
Account run by GB's Community Manager 👋 😊
The content that was already in the demo was:
• The full Step 1 prologue
• Step 1 Moments "Walks" and "Wheels"
• A small preview of the Step 2 prologue
Thank you for waiting as we put together this ridiculously big visual novel. Enjoy some memorable moments that are all your own in Golden Grove 💕.
• The full Step 1 prologue
• Step 1 Moments "Walks" and "Wheels"
• A small preview of the Step 2 prologue
Thank you for waiting as we put together this ridiculously big visual novel. Enjoy some memorable moments that are all your own in Golden Grove 💕.
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The content that was already in the demo was:
• The full Step 1 prologue
• Step 1 Moments "Walks" and "Wheels"
• A small preview of the Step 2 prologue
Thank you for waiting as we put together this ridiculously big visual novel. Enjoy some memorable moments that are all your own in Golden Grove 💕.
• The full Step 1 prologue
• Step 1 Moments "Walks" and "Wheels"
• A small preview of the Step 2 prologue
Thank you for waiting as we put together this ridiculously big visual novel. Enjoy some memorable moments that are all your own in Golden Grove 💕.
New Additions:
• Step 1 Moment "Fancy Fun"
• Remaining Step 2 Prologue Scenes
• Step 2 Moment "Assistance"
• Revamped tutorial
• Choice tracking system (star icons will appear next to choice options you've made in prior playthroughs)
• Step 1 Moment "Fancy Fun"
• Remaining Step 2 Prologue Scenes
• Step 2 Moment "Assistance"
• Revamped tutorial
• Choice tracking system (star icons will appear next to choice options you've made in prior playthroughs)
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
New Additions:
• Step 1 Moment "Fancy Fun"
• Remaining Step 2 Prologue Scenes
• Step 2 Moment "Assistance"
• Revamped tutorial
• Choice tracking system (star icons will appear next to choice options you've made in prior playthroughs)
• Step 1 Moment "Fancy Fun"
• Remaining Step 2 Prologue Scenes
• Step 2 Moment "Assistance"
• Revamped tutorial
• Choice tracking system (star icons will appear next to choice options you've made in prior playthroughs)
Of course, it's not 256k straight through. There are that many words because there's so many alterations within the story based on your personality, relationships, and choices. You'll hopefully have fun playing not only once, but multiple times!
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Of course, it's not 256k straight through. There are that many words because there's so many alterations within the story based on your personality, relationships, and choices. You'll hopefully have fun playing not only once, but multiple times!
It's here! Our Life: Now & Forever has gotten a significant update to its free demo. More childhood wonder and teenage angst await 😄.
This might be only a demo, but it has a massive script of 256,000 words (the version before was 161,000 words).
🧵
#ourlifenowandforever #indiegames
This might be only a demo, but it has a massive script of 256,000 words (the version before was 161,000 words).
🧵
#ourlifenowandforever #indiegames
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It's here! Our Life: Now & Forever has gotten a significant update to its free demo. More childhood wonder and teenage angst await 😄.
This might be only a demo, but it has a massive script of 256,000 words (the version before was 161,000 words).
🧵
#ourlifenowandforever #indiegames
This might be only a demo, but it has a massive script of 256,000 words (the version before was 161,000 words).
🧵
#ourlifenowandforever #indiegames
Black Friday has come to Sunset Bird! 🌊
The Our Life Ocean hoodie will be 10% off later today, but this sale won't be for long. There's never been a better time for a cozy, snuggly, trip to the beach!
The Our Life Ocean hoodie will be 10% off later today, but this sale won't be for long. There's never been a better time for a cozy, snuggly, trip to the beach!
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Black Friday has come to Sunset Bird! 🌊
The Our Life Ocean hoodie will be 10% off later today, but this sale won't be for long. There's never been a better time for a cozy, snuggly, trip to the beach!
The Our Life Ocean hoodie will be 10% off later today, but this sale won't be for long. There's never been a better time for a cozy, snuggly, trip to the beach!
Free refills, you say? Don't mind if I do.🥤
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Free refills, you say? Don't mind if I do.🥤
Free refills, you say? Don't mind if I do.🥤
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Free refills, you say? Don't mind if I do.🥤
Hey everybody! Here's some fun news.
We'd like people who haven't played the beta to test the upcoming demo before we make the official update. So, it's now possible to play the whole new demo a few days early 🎉.
But! (as Qiu would say) There's a few things to know:
🧵
We'd like people who haven't played the beta to test the upcoming demo before we make the official update. So, it's now possible to play the whole new demo a few days early 🎉.
But! (as Qiu would say) There's a few things to know:
🧵
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Hey everybody! Here's some fun news.
We'd like people who haven't played the beta to test the upcoming demo before we make the official update. So, it's now possible to play the whole new demo a few days early 🎉.
But! (as Qiu would say) There's a few things to know:
🧵
We'd like people who haven't played the beta to test the upcoming demo before we make the official update. So, it's now possible to play the whole new demo a few days early 🎉.
But! (as Qiu would say) There's a few things to know:
🧵
(To the tune of "My Favorite Things")
🎶 Cozy gym sweaters and four puzzle pieces / boxes of notebooks, our newest releases 🎶
Here's a peek at a few Step 2 cut-in icons (or, icons that are focused in on during specific scenes).
I must ask the question... WHAT secrets does that box hold?!
🎶 Cozy gym sweaters and four puzzle pieces / boxes of notebooks, our newest releases 🎶
Here's a peek at a few Step 2 cut-in icons (or, icons that are focused in on during specific scenes).
I must ask the question... WHAT secrets does that box hold?!
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
(To the tune of "My Favorite Things")
🎶 Cozy gym sweaters and four puzzle pieces / boxes of notebooks, our newest releases 🎶
Here's a peek at a few Step 2 cut-in icons (or, icons that are focused in on during specific scenes).
I must ask the question... WHAT secrets does that box hold?!
🎶 Cozy gym sweaters and four puzzle pieces / boxes of notebooks, our newest releases 🎶
Here's a peek at a few Step 2 cut-in icons (or, icons that are focused in on during specific scenes).
I must ask the question... WHAT secrets does that box hold?!
Here's the full design reveal! ✨
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Here's the full design reveal! ✨
Here's a "lovely" exchange between two "close friends" who "enjoy" being around each other. 😅
This scene takes place at the end of the Step 2 Prologue! The angst... IT BEGINS! 🔥
#visualnovel #indiegame
This scene takes place at the end of the Step 2 Prologue! The angst... IT BEGINS! 🔥
#visualnovel #indiegame
November 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Here's a "lovely" exchange between two "close friends" who "enjoy" being around each other. 😅
This scene takes place at the end of the Step 2 Prologue! The angst... IT BEGINS! 🔥
#visualnovel #indiegame
This scene takes place at the end of the Step 2 Prologue! The angst... IT BEGINS! 🔥
#visualnovel #indiegame
A very important message from Mr. Cove Holden has arrived. 💌
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A very important message from Mr. Cove Holden has arrived. 💌
Salutations, community members. Baxter Ward greets you. 😏
Here's a highly coveted sneak peek of Step 2 Baxter, who has had a dramatic personality shift over the last few years.
And before you say "I can fix him" – here, he's just about ready to leave for Sunset Bird! 🖤🤍
#indiegames #ourlife
Here's a highly coveted sneak peek of Step 2 Baxter, who has had a dramatic personality shift over the last few years.
And before you say "I can fix him" – here, he's just about ready to leave for Sunset Bird! 🖤🤍
#indiegames #ourlife
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Salutations, community members. Baxter Ward greets you. 😏
Here's a highly coveted sneak peek of Step 2 Baxter, who has had a dramatic personality shift over the last few years.
And before you say "I can fix him" – here, he's just about ready to leave for Sunset Bird! 🖤🤍
#indiegames #ourlife
Here's a highly coveted sneak peek of Step 2 Baxter, who has had a dramatic personality shift over the last few years.
And before you say "I can fix him" – here, he's just about ready to leave for Sunset Bird! 🖤🤍
#indiegames #ourlife
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It's your best friend's (or something... more? 👀) house, Step 2 version!
Here's a peek at the Baumann residence, in the midst of autumn, just a few years older than what you now know it to be.
Any new changes catch your eye? 🍂
#Ourlifenowandforever #visualnovel
Here's a peek at the Baumann residence, in the midst of autumn, just a few years older than what you now know it to be.
Any new changes catch your eye? 🍂
#Ourlifenowandforever #visualnovel
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It's your best friend's (or something... more? 👀) house, Step 2 version!
Here's a peek at the Baumann residence, in the midst of autumn, just a few years older than what you now know it to be.
Any new changes catch your eye? 🍂
#Ourlifenowandforever #visualnovel
Here's a peek at the Baumann residence, in the midst of autumn, just a few years older than what you now know it to be.
Any new changes catch your eye? 🍂
#Ourlifenowandforever #visualnovel
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COVE! 🎂
Cove Holden is the heart of the Our Life community, and he'd like to spend today with you.
He's provided you with this handy selection of options. Pick your Morning, Afternoon, and Evening activity, and let us know what your birthday plans are!
#olba #visualnovel
Cove Holden is the heart of the Our Life community, and he'd like to spend today with you.
He's provided you with this handy selection of options. Pick your Morning, Afternoon, and Evening activity, and let us know what your birthday plans are!
#olba #visualnovel
November 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COVE! 🎂
Cove Holden is the heart of the Our Life community, and he'd like to spend today with you.
He's provided you with this handy selection of options. Pick your Morning, Afternoon, and Evening activity, and let us know what your birthday plans are!
#olba #visualnovel
Cove Holden is the heart of the Our Life community, and he'd like to spend today with you.
He's provided you with this handy selection of options. Pick your Morning, Afternoon, and Evening activity, and let us know what your birthday plans are!
#olba #visualnovel
🗣️ 🔊 IT'S NOVEMBER!! 🍂
We are deep into leaves-falling, pumpkin-eating, football-watching territory. But more than anything, we can't wait to share our plans for the last full month of fall!
[This beautiful Tamarack and Qiu piece was created by October's guest artist, tbyeolh on Twitter.]
We are deep into leaves-falling, pumpkin-eating, football-watching territory. But more than anything, we can't wait to share our plans for the last full month of fall!
[This beautiful Tamarack and Qiu piece was created by October's guest artist, tbyeolh on Twitter.]
November 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🗣️ 🔊 IT'S NOVEMBER!! 🍂
We are deep into leaves-falling, pumpkin-eating, football-watching territory. But more than anything, we can't wait to share our plans for the last full month of fall!
[This beautiful Tamarack and Qiu piece was created by October's guest artist, tbyeolh on Twitter.]
We are deep into leaves-falling, pumpkin-eating, football-watching territory. But more than anything, we can't wait to share our plans for the last full month of fall!
[This beautiful Tamarack and Qiu piece was created by October's guest artist, tbyeolh on Twitter.]
If you're still trying to figure out what to wear for Halloween, may we suggest one of the four brand new Our Life: Now & Forever costumes? 👻
October 31, 2025 at 9:59 PM
If you're still trying to figure out what to wear for Halloween, may we suggest one of the four brand new Our Life: Now & Forever costumes? 👻
Starting XOXO Droplets for the first time! Tell me something I won't understand until later 👀
(Let's just pretend, okay 😅)
#visualnovel #xoxodroplets
(Let's just pretend, okay 😅)
#visualnovel #xoxodroplets
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Starting XOXO Droplets for the first time! Tell me something I won't understand until later 👀
(Let's just pretend, okay 😅)
#visualnovel #xoxodroplets
(Let's just pretend, okay 😅)
#visualnovel #xoxodroplets
It's an Our Life: Beginnings & Always inspired hoodie, and will be available for a limited time only. We've never released clothing merch before. I hope you'll like the design once it's revealed in a few weeks.
(PS: The photo here is just a sneak peek, and the full reveal will go live on the 21st!)
(PS: The photo here is just a sneak peek, and the full reveal will go live on the 21st!)
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It's an Our Life: Beginnings & Always inspired hoodie, and will be available for a limited time only. We've never released clothing merch before. I hope you'll like the design once it's revealed in a few weeks.
(PS: The photo here is just a sneak peek, and the full reveal will go live on the 21st!)
(PS: The photo here is just a sneak peek, and the full reveal will go live on the 21st!)
Another day, another slice of pie at The Diner Table. 🥧
Here's a Step 2 Prologue scene with Yusuf, the owner of your favorite neighborhood restaurant.
(And yes, please put the deluxe sundae on Opal's tab 🙏)
Here's a Step 2 Prologue scene with Yusuf, the owner of your favorite neighborhood restaurant.
(And yes, please put the deluxe sundae on Opal's tab 🙏)
October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Another day, another slice of pie at The Diner Table. 🥧
Here's a Step 2 Prologue scene with Yusuf, the owner of your favorite neighborhood restaurant.
(And yes, please put the deluxe sundae on Opal's tab 🙏)
Here's a Step 2 Prologue scene with Yusuf, the owner of your favorite neighborhood restaurant.
(And yes, please put the deluxe sundae on Opal's tab 🙏)
Welcome to Golden Grove's Main Street – Step 2 version! 🎉
Plenty has changed here, including the bakery that Qiu was spotted at last month.
Are there any updates that catch your eye? 👀
#visualnovel #interactivefiction #ourlife
Plenty has changed here, including the bakery that Qiu was spotted at last month.
Are there any updates that catch your eye? 👀
#visualnovel #interactivefiction #ourlife
October 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Welcome to Golden Grove's Main Street – Step 2 version! 🎉
Plenty has changed here, including the bakery that Qiu was spotted at last month.
Are there any updates that catch your eye? 👀
#visualnovel #interactivefiction #ourlife
Plenty has changed here, including the bakery that Qiu was spotted at last month.
Are there any updates that catch your eye? 👀
#visualnovel #interactivefiction #ourlife
Fits so iconic you don't even need to see their faces 😎
October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Fits so iconic you don't even need to see their faces 😎
There's so much to break down in these brand new Step 2 phone screenshots!
✨ The heart emoji from Qiu 💞
✨ "Don't tell my mom this happened" ???
✨ "Oh really" from Tamarack 😭 YES REALLY 😭
✨ The heart emoji from Qiu 💞
✨ "Don't tell my mom this happened" ???
✨ "Oh really" from Tamarack 😭 YES REALLY 😭
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
There's so much to break down in these brand new Step 2 phone screenshots!
✨ The heart emoji from Qiu 💞
✨ "Don't tell my mom this happened" ???
✨ "Oh really" from Tamarack 😭 YES REALLY 😭
✨ The heart emoji from Qiu 💞
✨ "Don't tell my mom this happened" ???
✨ "Oh really" from Tamarack 😭 YES REALLY 😭
In the spirit of our latest Now & Forever school sneak peeks, here's a question for you:
It's lunchtime! WHERE ARE YOU SITTING?! 🤨
It's lunchtime! WHERE ARE YOU SITTING?! 🤨
October 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In the spirit of our latest Now & Forever school sneak peeks, here's a question for you:
It's lunchtime! WHERE ARE YOU SITTING?! 🤨
It's lunchtime! WHERE ARE YOU SITTING?! 🤨