Visual novel releases aggregated into an easy to read chart. Showing games releasing this month.
| Developer: | UnusualFishGame |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-02 |
| Language: | en, ru |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: | win, lin, mac, and |
There was once a powerful demon who could control the thoughts and actions of others and use them as it pleased.
For thousands of years, the demon roamed the earth, spreading fear and terror wherever it went. Its magic was so subtle and effective that once you were caught in its web, it was nearly impossible to escape.
Eventually, the people came together and sealed it away, ending its reign of terror once and for all.
“This is the lie they told their children about you.”
[From itch.io]

After waking in an unfamiliar house, in a dream-like reality, you find yourself among a group of strangers, all as confused as you are. One of them assures you that this is not a dream, but lacks answers themselves. Discover the truth while coming to know the strangers you’re stuck with. Whether they like it or not, they need your help to figure out what’s going on, just as much as you need theirs.
[From Itch.io]

| Developer: | otaku_argento |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-04 |
| Language: | es |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: | win, lin, mac |
After her mother's death, Hana Aochi went into a deep shock leaving her expressionless, does not laugh or cry. But keep saying and doing what she want as she was before. Saigo, her older brother, has been taking care of her ever since. He wants to get his younger sister back to normal, but it won't be an easy task.
[From Itch.io]
| Developer: | Appetite |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-09 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
No description.

| Developer: | Guilty Nightmare Project |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-30 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
Gen'yousai was an ancient calamity that was responsible for the death of Amou Hibiki's parents. Learning this, Hibiki was determined to chase Gen'yousai down.
In order to face Gen'yousai's great power, Hibiki set out to find the sacred artifact "Magatama of Prosperity." She sought help from Mizuki Minako, who was knowledgable about sacred artifacts. Minako was a former exorcist and an acquaintance of Hibiki, famous for her extraordinary knowledge. She had retired a while ago, but was said to be studying sacred artifacts recently.
However, when visiting Minako's house, Hibiki learned that she had passed away. Minako had been a mentor figure for local children, and even now her house was a gathering place for the children. At the recommendation of the current caretaker of Minako's house, Hibiki decided to stay at the house for a while to look for clues about the magatama.
On one such day, Hibiki met a strange girl. The girl had soft, golden eyes, and she introduced herself as Mikazuki Megu, offering to to assist Hibiki in her search. Megu turned out to be a nekomata who owed a debt of gratitude to Minako and was protecting her house even now.
Hibiki, who Megu had unexpectedly taken attachment to, decided to search for information about the magatama together.
Things should've gone calmly and smoothly from there, but for an unknown reason, Hibiki and Megu were assaulted by a local gang who seemed to know about Hibiki and Megu's "power." The two were unable to use their power normally, and ended up being taken captive...
[Translated from the official website]

| Developer: | MebiusCherrymochi |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-29 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 15+ |
| Platform: |
The Meiji era, a turbulent age.
A series of murders shook Kyoto.
Mysterious patterns drawn in the victim’s blood.
The case went unsolved, casting a long shadow over history.
A hundred years later in Kyoto, Detective Katsuki Daiki was investigating a brutal murder case.
The case bore a striking resemblance to the one that had shaken Meiji-era Kyoto.
The key to the investigation lay in the immersive AR experience ‘Echoes of Kyoto.’
The developer was the brilliant young engineer Quin Rio.
The two entered the recreated Kyoto of 100 years ago to solve the case.
‘Echoes of Kyoto’
Through state-of-the-art AR contact lenses,
this augmented reality experience transports people into a breathtaking recreation of the Kyoto of 100 years ago.
The reconstructed city captivated many people with its nostalgia.
However, as the truth behind the incident draws near, ‘Echoes of Kyoto’ begins to transcend mere history.
The boundary between recreation and reality begins to blur, and a question emerges—
Is this the work of a copycat killer?
Or is the past truly invading the future?
A future held hostage by the past.
A past bound to the future.
When past and future intersect, the world begins to tremble.
[Edited from Official English website]
| Developer: | Edoire |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-30 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
Mere lookism is old hat, boob supremacy is the future! In a world where good looks was required in every profession, people started demanding boobs.
With breast expansions on the increase, a new ray of hope shone on the world as a man appeared who had the ability to cultivate breast growth by fully natural means, making surgery unnecessary.
The man's technique was called "breastcare," and it brought huge boobs to all the women of the world. As breastcare research advanced, numerous new "breastcarers" were born, and finally a school specializing in breastcare was founded.
The name of that school was "Otsuhai Academy." By coincidence, Muneyama Ikuru became a breastcare trainee at the Academy. He was resolved to massage all the breasts, and to perfect the art of breastcare.
However, from the very first day of breastcare, thanks to his little sister Mashiro's accidental slip of the tongue, the number of participants dwindled to almost nothing. At this rate, forget perfecting breastcare - he was in danger of flunking out altogether! Let the turbulent days of Muneyama Ikuru begin!
[Translated from the official website]

| Developer: | Holicworks Co., Ltd. |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-30 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
A town enveloped by twilight.
This place without morning and noon is permanently bustling with people engrossed in their own activities.
The only thing they fear is the night, the moment when everything is engulfed in darkness.
‘When night falls, the demons will take us to Hell.’
The coming of the night heralds the arrival of the demons. Their purpose is unknown, they kidnap and kill people for no apparent reason.
To fight these demons, the people established The Special Security Guard, also known as Yonomori.
The protagonist, Mahora, also belongs to Yonomori and is on a mission to defeat the demons. However, he is currently living with Shuu, a demon he is supposed to defeat.
On the recommendation of the current commander, he and a group of problematic members of the guard are transferred to Special Division 3, which is tasked with defeating dangerous demons.
One day during a mission, he is attacked by another demon who orders Mahora to return Shuu to him.
[Translated from the official website.]

West Germany, 1981.
Eighteen-year-old Noah is haunted by the memory of his mother abandoning him at a very young age.
He lives with his father Leonardo, a failed writer and eccentric obsessed with researching “Dictator X.”
Though Noah wishes he would stop, Leonardo refuses to give up this strange pursuit, even as they struggle financially.
One day, an invitation arrives for an auction selling items connected to “Dictator X.”
Ignoring Noah’s protests, Leonardo sets off for the ancient castle where the auction is to be held, promising to tell Noah everything once he returns.
But Leonardo never comes home. With no way to contact him, Noah heads to the castle himself—only to witness something shocking.
Now trapped inside with the other guests, Noah is invited by the mysterious auctioneer to take part in the event himself.
[From Steam description]

| Developer: | Team Summoner |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-01 |
| Language: | en |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: | win |
Alexis is a simple girl in a world of magic, where Mancers, mages who protect the last remnants of mortalkind, learn & excel at their magical craft. A purely self-taught mage through online tutorials & how-to guides, Alexis is an underdog with no magical ancestry entering the academic life of her dreams, meeting all sorts of colorful personalities & strange dangers along the way.
At the heart of these dangers is the Flood: a world-ending catastrophe that submerged most of the world in miles of arcane seas made of pure primordial chaos, transforming & corrupting everything in it. Only Mancers are able to enter the Flood, wearing specialized (and figure-hugging) skinsuits that allow them to survive the deep, to hunt its corrupted denizens & retrieve clues of their fallen civilizations.
[From Steam]

| Developer: | Zhiyi |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-21 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: |
“They say there’s a research institute at the foot of Mount Fuji studying the afterlife.”
Intrigued by the half-believable rumor, Shiu invites the protagonist, Haryu Ryoushi, to explore the depths of Aokigahara. What was supposed to be a simple vlog shoot shifts the moment they step into the forest.
As night falls and the mist thickens, they lose their sense of direction. Shiu vanishes without a trace, and Ryoushi is pulled into another “reality,” awakening inside a strange psychiatric hospital.
Everyone inside mutters things that border on madness:
“This place is a dream.”
“This place is another planet.”
“This place is the afterlife.”
As the boundary between truth and illusion collapses, Ryoushi sinks deeper into the maze, and is soon entangled in a baffling murder case……
[From Steam]

| Developer: | CloverGAME |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-30 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
One rainy day, on his way home, the protagonist, Sasahara Hiroto, spotted his classmate Minamiya Ria holding an umbrella over an abandoned cat. Ria was a quiet girl who usually avoided interactions with others. Yet here she was, chatting to a cat with childlike innocence.
Hiroto called out to her, suggesting that they take the cat in. Immediately, for some reason, Ria closed in on him and whispered softly,
"I knew it. You are my master, aren't you?"
Then, she kissed Hiroto.
From that day on, Hiroto became Ria's "master." It was the beginning of sweet and exciting days. But Ria's unrestrained advances were beyond Hiroto's wildest imagination...!?
[Translated from the official website]

| Developer: | ST Sinovar |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-09 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: |
Nikaria is an agent of Chazir, a servant of the mysterious god Dadar, who after a mystical ritual ceased to be human. Now, her entire body is a weapon, Dadar's weapon.
She has no moral boundaries. The end justifies any means, and Dadar's will are above any mortal law.
Chazir sends Nikaria to another country as a spy. She will meet other agents, becoming entangled in their internal disputes, which may jeopardize her entire mission.
Will Nikaria eliminate everyone who stands in her way? Will she fail the mission? Will she resolve all conflicts? Or will she arrive at a completely different ending? The decision is up to you.
[From Steam]

| Developer: | Chill Studios |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-15 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
Get ready for romance, laughs, and wild choices in 'The Wedding,' an interactive game where your choices matter. Fake date, elope, or sabotage a wedding – your decisions will shape the story.
This isn't your usual love story – it's for readers who love a good twist. In this game, you can take revenge on a bully, rekindle with an ex, fake date your business partner, neighbor, or the cute firefighter who is also your friend with benefits. And if you're up for it, you can even run away with the bride or groom if you can make them fall in love with you.
[From Kickstarter]

| Developer: | FuriKuru |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-30 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
“Welcome, Visitor. And... I am sorry.”
The story begins as Tachibana Kazuhito returns to the sunlit Advent City.
There, he lives an unforgettable life with his lively group of friends.
That is, until they are summoned to the Ruined World—a place where hopes and dreams take shape.
To protect themselves, Kazuhito and his friends must turn imagination into strength.
A battle of convictions against H.A.Z.E., a superpowered military force, begins.
And as all things melt into one, Eve Bethel awakens from her long slumber.

| Developer: | |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-10 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: |
She just arrived in CELL… and the city instantly labeled her a monster. Now she runs for her life.
A girl who belongs to the brutal peacekeeping patrol of CELL, who refused her duty and locked herself in a robot.
In a city where cutting in line means death by law, one woman persists in pursuing judicial justice with an idealistic fervor.
So, how will your paths cross? Will you fight, flirt, or flee? Or all of the above?
[From Steam]

| Developer: | MazM |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-06 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 12+ |
| Platform: |
To be or not to be, that is the question! What will you choose?
Hamlet: Prince of the East is a story-based game adapted from the classic play Hamlet by William Shakespeare.
Follow Prince Hamlet’s emotional journey of revenge, now reimagined in a beautifully stylized East Asian setting.
Will Hamlet seek justice? Forgive his family? Choose love? Run away?
Your decisions will shape his fate.
[From App Store]

| Developer: | Lynske |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-01 |
| Language: | en, zh-Hans |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: | win, mac, and |
I’m sure you know, it never snows in the south, but I’m willing to make it snow for you!!
Xiaoyu, who’s taking a break from school, suddenly has a strange, electric-wave girl crash into her life—what kind of sparks will this collision create??
What do all the girl’s oddities really mean? Is she human, a vampire, or perhaps some kind of alien or otherworldly being? Nobody knows.
[From Itch.io]

"UN:LOGICAL" is a virtual reality game that can only be played by invitation.
In this virtual world—where touch, taste, and pain feel real—adorable "apprentice angels" are said to welcome players as NPCs.
However, those who join for the reward money soon find themselves threatened by the "side effects" caused by the game.
[From Gematsu]

| Developer: | Candlelight Games |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-30 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: |
Eighteen years ago, the dark arcane Andros Dreadbane was defeated, and Elderwood University was established to protect young arcanes from corruption. Now, it’s time for Dreadbane’s only heir to enroll.
But when every student wants you dead—including your infuriatingly attractive rival—will you step out of your father’s shadow, or embrace the darkness within?
[From Official site]

| Developer: | Vincere Studio |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-23 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
In the aftermath of the Prothinian invasion of a lunar colony, citizens are conscripted to protect mankind from the alien aggressors. Journey through the eyes of Alexis as he navigates through the ripple effects of war, forming close bonds with his comrades — Osman, Evan, and Leon — along the way.
[From Steam]

| Developer: | Nekosden |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-01 |
| Language: | en |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: | win, web |
A blizzard is on the way!
Jody is flying home from her first supply run on her own when she's knocked out of the sky by the storm's winds and into a part of the forest she's never explored.
Can Jody get home before she's buried by the snow? Let's hope the spirits have mercy on her.
[From itch.io]

| Developer: | LovelyCinnamon |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-01 |
| Language: | en |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: | win |
You play as Aino, wanting to confess her feelings for Rain after being around her for so many years.
Both haven't had much time together cause of adult life, can they strengthen their bond again like old times and maybe become something more? Or will they remain friends?
[Edited from itch.io]

| Developer: | Vander Grey |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-01 |
| Language: | en |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: | win, mac |
A group of handsome men have gone missing! It's your job to rescue them, and maybe even romance them along the way. But if you're looking after everyone else, then who's going to rescue you?
[From itch.io]

| Developer: | mala |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-03 |
| Language: | en |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: | web |
through the door
there came familiar laughter
[From itch.io]

| Developer: | NanaWind |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-30 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
No description.

| Developer: | WindField GamesErlai Gongzuo Shi |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-09 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: |
No description.

| Developer: | SNOWKEDO |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-14 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
No description.
| Developer: | CyberStep, Inc.Rabbitfoot |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-29 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: |
No description.

No description.
| Developer: | LiLiM DARKNESS |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-30 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
No description.

| Developer: | lamb of game |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-21 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: |
No description.

| Developer: | ENTERGRAM |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-29 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 15+ |
| Platform: |
No description.

| Developer: | CyberStep, Inc. |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-22 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: |
No description.
| Developer: | ensemble SWEET |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-30 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
No description.

| Developer: | One Connect |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-08 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: |
No description.

| Developer: | Hailun Huanxiang Zhizuo Zu |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-01 |
| Language: | zh-Hans |
| Age rating: | |
| Platform: | win |
No description.
| Developer: | Appetite |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-16 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
No description.

| Developer: | Ikari-01 |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-01 |
| Language: | ko |
| Age rating: | 15+ |
| Platform: | win |
No description.
| Developer: | Debo no Su Seisakusho |
| Rel date: | 2026-01-30 |
| Language: | |
| Age rating: | 18+ |
| Platform: |
No description.