I was originally going to post this a bit earlier in January, but maybe it's good I had to postpone it because we got a few new announcements recently from some well-known BL game developers (Parade and Tennenouji). The release date of Ooe part 2 was also revealed and the game is scheduled to be released at the end of next month, so I think there are quite some new things to look forward to this year.
I also decided to include some more doujin game titles this time, as well as some games which are still in development, but the status is currently unknown. Sadly BL game magazine Cool-B has ended its publication, so I hope that the game developers will continue updating their own social media pages and blogs instead.
Now available ↓
Re;quartz Reido Nintendo Switch version (Re;quartz零度)
Publisher: B-cluster
Release date: February 27, 2025 (available now!)
Fully voiced Switch port of Re;quartz Reido, which was originally released in 2020. This plot focuses on a time loop murder mystery story, in which an organization tries to hunt down people with supernatural powers. The original game was already all-ages, so unlike most BL game Switch ports I don't think any of the content was cut. The Switch version also updated the background art and added some new after-scenarios that are not in the original game. Sadly the English localization of the PC version was cancelled, so you will not be able to play any version of this in English.
Friendly Lab Unlock () ; English version
Publisher: Tennenouji
Release date: March 14, 2025 (available now!)
I was surprised to suddenly see this, but the English version of Friendly Lab which was announced in May 2023 was released today! You play the role of a researcher who’s conducting a gentle experiment on two test subjects, who both experience memory loss. It's available on DLsite, which is also the company that localized the game. I hope that the English version of Tennenouji's other game, Luckydog1, will also be released at some point, though that one's being localized by MangaGamer.
2025 release date ↓
Ooe part 2 (大穢後編)
Publisher: Adelta
Release date: April 19, 2025
Second half of the 18+ BL game Ooe which was released in October 2024. Closed circle murder mystery story which takes place during Japan’s post-war era (1955). The new blog post mentions that if you already purchased part 1, you can download the complete edition for free once part 2 releases, which includes all routes. It's also already confirmed that this game will be translated, though there is currently no information who's in charge of the localization.
Tokyo Gentou/ Tokyo Phantasmagoria (東京幻燈)
Publisher: Procyon (new BL branch of Orbit/CORE)
Release date: (Updated) 2026
The story takes place in a future in which humans live together with different lifeforms, who started appearing after a certain incident in 1996. The artist is Carnelian who's known for other BLVN titles such as Messiah and Fanatica. It has been 17 years since they last worked on a BLVN project (Messiah's fandisc) so I am really happy to see them working on a new project! The game's age rating is also 18+.
Ani Asobi (兄遊び)
Publisher: Tennenouji
Release date: (Updated) 2026
Tennenouji's new 18+ BL project which was first announced in the final issue of Cool-B which was released in January. This game focuses on two main characters, a younger brother (whose face is covered in the official art for some reason), and an older brother. In the Cool-B interview Yura mentions that this game won't have any comedic scenes, so it looks like the plot will be quite serious. The theme of the game focuses on ''humillation''.
lesson
Publisher: Parade
Release date: July 25th, 2025
Parade also announced their new project earlier this year, which is their fourth game "lesson". They also already launched the official website on Valentine's Day. The story focuses on protagonist Kento, who's struggling to stay out of trouble after growing up in a harsh environment. One day he gets caught in a motorcycle accident and he wakes up in the hospital, where he meets a man called Takafumi. The website mentions is that most of the 18+ scenes are consensual, but the story itself does include heavy themes. It looks like it's going to have quite some branching routes/endings too.
Suito wa Hakumei (水都は薄明)
Publisher: Holicworks
Release date: (Updated) January 2026
A new 18+ Holicworks title about a city which is permanently enveloped in twilight. Recently it was announced that this project is still alive, though they did replace the lead artist and re-drew the CGs and sprites which were initially shown. I also wrote a short blog post about this one if you want to read more about it. They recently announced that the game will be released on the 30th of January 2026 and also uploaded the opening movie.
Seraphim Spiral -Shounen no Ori- Re-master
Publisher: B Works
Release date: 2025
Fully voiced remaster of Seraphim Spiral, an all-ages BL game which was originally released in 2001. Story focuses on protagonist Kugami Akito, a transfer student who had to drop out of his previous school after a certain incident. I've played a lot of older BL visual novels but I haven't actually played this one, so maybe I'll get a chance to play it now!
Nie no Machi Iromusubi Switch/Steam version (贄の町-いろむすび-)
Developer: Zombilica
Release date: May 22, 2025
This is the fandisc of the game Nie no Machi, which was ported to the Nintendo Switch and Steam last year. The original game is 18+, but the console versions are usually all-ages or 17+, so if you want the full experience the PC version might be better. Heads up that the Steam version is the same as the Switch version, so that version won't include the 18+ scenes either. I do hope the PC version of the first game and fandisc will get localized some day, as right now only the ''sfw'' version is translated.
Kawatare no Youyuu (彼誰の溶融)
Developer: Tedopoyo
Release date: 2025
BL game by doujin game creator Tedopoyo, who has released two other BL projects in the past (Boku no Saiai no and Shuuen Ouse). Focuses on protagonist Atori who's described to have violent tendencies. We don't know a lot about the game yet, but you can follow the developer for any updates.
Collision x Collision
Developer: Gintou
Release date: 2025
18+ visual novel by doujin group Gintou. They've released a lot of all-ages BL titles in the past, but recently they also started making 18+ works. I don't know super much about this game developer, but you can check updates here on their Twitter account.
Hen'ai Necromanticism (偏愛ネクロマンチシズム)
Developer: Aikawa Nemu
Release date: (Updated) December 2025
18+ BL game about vampires in modern day Tokyo. This one caught my attention because the theme song is sung by Itou Kanako, and Watanabe Kazuhiro is credited for the ending song. Both are well-known in the BL visual novel industry as they also sung the opening/ending songs for many of the Nitro Chiral games. You can check out the opening PV here! Apparently you can choose if you want the characters to be a top/bottom/switch which is something you don't often see in BL visual novels anymore, so I think this could be interesting.
Norn's Dine
Publisher: HIC*
Release date: 2025
Protagonist Asashi inherited his grandmother's restaurant ''Norn's Dine'' where he uses his skill as a cook to create a wide variety of dishes for his customers every day. Through these encounters with different people, his daily life starts changing little by little, and the concept of ''fate'' also starts to change. This one also has a Steam page.
New projects of which the release date is currently unknown ↓
New MadaLabo 18+ project
Developer: MadaLabo/MadaKubo
Release date: Unknown
A teaser for this was originally posted on Togo Mito's Twitter account (who's the writer and artist) in 2022, but a few new illustrations were posted on the MadaLabo account and in Cool-B recently. Not a lot of information is known about this game yet, but the protagonist is once again a top. In the final issue of Cool-B Togo Mito also mentioned how some might think his games are ''repetitive'' because the themes are often similar, but he will keep creating things he likes. In the past he created games like Hadaka Shitsuji and Kanja S no Kyuusai (or Patient S).
18+ Mystery x BL novel game project. The story focuses on honor student Seiji who takes out his daily frustrations on his classmate Toshiyuki. As a result of the bullying, Toshiyuki decides to end his own life, however he returns as some kind of supernatural being. Now a monster, he decides to make Seiji's life a living hell. Promoted as a ''male ryona'' game, it's aready confirmed that it will include some heavy themes such as gore/rape. You can follow any updates on their Twitter account.
OUROBOROS if: CRAZY FOR YOU
Developer: saiaku_exe
Release date: Unknown
Protagonist Chuni suddenly gets trapped in the world of a gal game and is trying to find his way out. ''If I ignore all the heroines in this game and focus only on my childhood friend (boy) Mayumu, I should be able to return to my original world.'' The official page mentions that you can experience the despair of being surrounded by cute girls, but you can only romance the other boy character lol. This one also already has a Steam page which you can check out here.
Love it Hunter!
Publisher: Equal Life Laboratory
Release date: Was 2023 but currently unknown
Futuristic biopunk 18+ BL game in which humanity was saved by new technological developments while on the verge of extinction. There haven't been many updates recently, but they did publish a new illustration in Cool-B in January, so I think the project is still alive. A trial version of it was released in 2021 which seemed promising, but their social media account has not posted any updates since last year.
A doujin BL game which focuses on yokai and a world between the living and the death. This project was announced in 2023 and the website sometimes gets updated, but because it's made by a small team they mentioned that they're working on it at their own pace. They do have a Twitter account and an official website.
Dark mystery BL game made by doujin group The:tec:The. Their official Twitter account can be found here and is still being updated.
Kaeri Michi no Hana
Publisher: Afuretas
Release date: Unknown
Modern day fantasy BL game set in Tokyo, Japan. The protagonist Kanda Sakaki loses his job and has no choice but to move back to his family home. One day he meets four men, and together they end up walking down a path filled with resentment. It was announced that development is currently on hold but that they have not abandoned the project yet, but you can check their Twitter account for any updates.
Psychic Eclipse code:green
Publisher: C-Garden NEXT-B
Release date: Was 2024 but currently unknown
A sequel of the original Psychic Eclipse game released in 2021. Takes place in a world in which humans developed psychic abilities. I liked the first game so I’m curious how they will continue the story. The official account is still actively posting updates, so I hope they will be able to release it this year.
Projects of which the status is currently unknown ↓
This will be a complete remake of two older 18+ BL games (CAGE OPEN & CAGE CLOSE). Protagonist Konno is forced to play a mysterious “game” together with 8 other participants. They haven't really posted any updates for some time now, and a year ago they announced the hiatus of one of the writers, so since then there haven't been any updates. This project was crowdfunded so I do hope it will get released one day.
Caricature Camera
Publisher: LOVE&DESTROY
Release date: Unknown
New 18+ LOVE&DESTROY title, though they haven't updated the website for a couple of years now (I think they were busy working on the CAGE remake and its crowdfunding). The story focuses on protagonist Shinobu Kamo, who receives a job offer from a mysterious person after recently losing his previous job.
Akechi to Iu Otoko - A Danshaku-tei Satsujin Jiken (明智と謂ふ男 A男爵邸殺人事件)
Publisher: Holicworks
Release date: Unknown
New Holicworks project which is a collaboration with Animate Games. I decided to include this but I'm not sure if it's really BL because the original announcement didn't mention it, but I do think it's rated all-ages. Other than releasing the original teaser video and some extra images, they haven't posted any other information about it since their original announcement in 2022.
Okay but if Aonung ever tried to court Neteyam, Lo'ak would definitely tell him that where they come from, courting involves these big, feathery dances like birds of paradise. Aonung would be suspicious of this, but I feel like Spider, Kiri, Tuk, and even Jake could be convinced to go along with it in the name of making sure this fool is good enough for Neteyam.
Neteyam does a very good job of hiding his laughter until the dance is done, only to gently tell Aonung afterwards that he was set up.
Aonung would then start planning his revenge for when Lo'ak and Tsireya are old enough.
genuinely imagine you are an in denial eighteen year old gay boy who’s like “okay i dont really care about girls whatever i just like playing hockey and i want to play hockey well :)” and then this mother fucker walks into your life
I do not "render." I do not "shade." I do not "paint," I do not "detail" and i do not draw "Backgrounds." I draw BLAND CHARACTERS standing in WHITE VOIDS And if it doesn't look good i GIVE UP.
i think the reason "fiction affects reality" trips so many people up is because they think it means "engaging with media that depicts uncomfortable subjects will taint your soul" when really all it means is that "fiction is meant to reflect certain ideas of the world intentionally or not, and it's going affect your perception of it, if you don't go in with a healthy bit of skepticism"
like playing a first person shooter isn't going to turn you into a school shooter, but that doesn't mean that Call of Duty isn't like. explicitly military propaganda.
or (for a more specific but also weirdly common example) enjoying horror movies isn't going to turn you into a serial killer, but if you watch a lot of horror where the killer is "a gender confused man who kills women whilel dressed in drag, because his repressed female split personality hates his attraction to women because it gives her gender dysphoria" than you should like. be a bit criticial of what you're enjoying. or something like that.
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