Okay so if 💙 Sky has over 10 mil users, I need to be following every one of them that is an indie otome dev! If you're there and I'm not following you- ping me so I can!
The very first otome game that defined the genre was a strategy game made by a woman ran team founded by Keiko Erikawa, who wanted to make engaging video games for women/girls.
Dating pretty boys is the hook! But not the limit to gameplay features of this genre. Never was.
In 2010, the release of Re:Alistair was probably an introduction to indie otome for a lot of fans whom were eager to find more accessible games in the genre.
This game opened eyes for a lot of fans, disclosing the potential ability to create their favorite games!
#indieotome
Please don't be angry when indie games don't include or have all the features that are "possible", but not probable.💯
Celebrate when indies are able to pull off more than mainstream games!🎉 But don't expect it as law.
Don't expect more from indies than major corporations. 💗
In 2016, A South Korean studio, Cheritz made the wild leap from indie to mainstream when their chat sim mobile otome Mystic Messenger revolutionized expectations in mobage and became an international sensation!
Further proving otome was having a worldwide impact and indies rock!
IndieOtome fans! So today I read in a popular otome community that indies feel soulless- but I know better! We know better!
Drop by and tell is about an indie otome game that moved you or made you feel while in the moment! 💯👏✨💗❣️
It is crucial that visual novels are seen as a VALID form of video gaming in the greater gaming community. Visual novels which have established and exalted features present in so many forms of video games, deserve respect themselves. As do their developers.
#GamingForInclusion
I think this is an important example of why reviews should be exactly that - reviews, not personal rants. If you despise a certain thing and yet go out of your way to obtain that thing, you are simply forcing yourself to consume media you hate so that you can say "I hate it".
We're so excited to host a
🎺SPEAKEASY🎷Steam giveaway!
🌕
@OpenLateGames
🕹️ sponsored THREE Steam keys for three lucky winners!
How to enter:
✅Like and retweet this post!
✅Enter before Saturday the 20th at 12:00 EST!
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#otome
OK ROLL CALL!! My beautiful indie otome devs! What games are you working on? Please share so we can fill this feed full of projects for indie otome fans and hopefuls to check out!
Please comment and like others' games/comments as well!
#otome
#indiegame
#indieotome
This October lets do it up sweet! Each week a Steam game key
#giveaway
of awesome indie otome games!
This week is Garden of Seif by
@FoxdriftStudios
!
Easy to enter:
✅Like and retweet this post!
✅Enter before Friday 13th at 12:00am EST!
Let's do this!
#datingsim
#otometwt
Wanting to see peers succeed and supporting that success does not take anything from you. Rather, it shows people that you value success and a competitive marketplace, and that you have confidence in being able to hold your own within it.
#marketingtips
#otomedev
#indiedev
What Indie Otome have you got up your sleeve?
Did you make an otome game or games? Are you in development of one now? Don't be shy!! Drop a link, post some art, throw a synopsis, SHARE SHARE SHARE your otome game below! 💞
#indiedev
#indieotome
#otome
#otomedev
#vndev
Don't forget that Amare is now an official tag on itch! Learn about the tag and if the games listed under it suit your visual novel gaming vibe! 💗👏💯
#otome
Let's talk about some hidden hidden gems that aren't on everyone's minds but need to be! I wanna know about an indie otome that you're like, OMG WHY ISN'T EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT THIS?? 👀⁉️❣️✨💯
#IndieOtome
Sometimes I really do worry I'm just being annoying running with my pom poms on Twitter/X for the indie otome games I come across.
But I really do mean it. I really do want to see you guys succeed. I want to see fans excited for these games and hyped for your journeys. 💗💗💗
Next Sweetober givaway is here! Win a Steam game key
#giveaway
of an awesome indie otome! This week is Chronotopia: Second Skin by
Traumendes_Madchen
@TM_VN
!
Easy to enter:
✅Like and retweet this post!
✅Enter before Sunday the 22nd at 12:00am EST!
#otometwt
#amaregames
Indie otome and indie otome fans. That's what this account is about all day. And equally so! Most indie otome developers started as fans of the genre! As new titles and standards for the genre arise, we welcome a lot of them and we build on the community. We're small but growing!
Do not shame indie developers for how they make their game.
If the game is paid or free to play, if it is a solo dev or a team, if the protagonist is gendered, bootstrap or invested, whatever.
Making games is hard enough. Instead, celebrate indies.
#indiegames
I need people to know indie otome games are not all "short 30 minute games that were made in 1-2 months and don't have a budget and aren't good quality." Like who lied to you?
There's so much wrong with that misinformation.
#otome
PSA for new devs making games geared towards a decidedly female audience:
It's not about the trends. It's not about the tropes. It's about genuine characters, worlds and stories women can relate to. Ppl can tell when it's just a "chicks like that kinda stuff" marketing ploy. 💗
There is value in every trope/ archetype as a love interest. The only time it doesn't work is when there isn't enough character development, unhealthy behavior is glossed over or glorified as acceptable, and/or the character is irredeemable to a believable romance.
#writing
Hey Indie Otome devs on Tumblr! IndieOtome wants to follow you!
We've got some exciting things planned and you guys are 90% of the excitement!
Drop your Tumblr acct below for IndieOtome and fans so we know where to find you and your Tumblr content! 💯❣️🔥
#indieotome
#otomedev
I think more people should make the things they love. There is always more room for people to show up and show out with positive creativity. If your heart leads you to create, get out there and do it! 💪✨🎨1/2
You know... It has been on my mind for a while now.
I like being nice to people. I like people being nice to me. I don't think that's bad or fake or unrealistic. It's definitely not something I feel ashamed of. So Imma Keep shining my little light. That's all!💗
The IndieOtome! Discord is open! If you would like to talk indie otome games and discuss news, sales and merch, consider joining! We're just getting started and fairly new, and we'd be excited to grow with you!
Indie otome devs and dev teams! Working on or released something? Let's talk about it!
We wanna add your projects to our play logs and or wishlists and hype up your game dev posts!
#indiedev
#indieotome
OMG!! 1100 followers! Thank you guys so much!! You guys are amazing and make posting and sharing and engaging on this crazy app so very worth every minute!
I promise to keep showing up and showing out for you guys! ❣️❣️❣️
#otome
#indieotome
**Amazing game jam season is underway!**
🌸Blossom Jam! 🌸
🍵Amare Festival!🍵
💚OtomeJam!💚
All of these amazing jams! I can't wait to see some awesome otome games come out this spring!!
Ok. Soon, it looks like I will be streaming a variety of stuff related to indie otome. Now I've got to set up all the art and refresh my way around streaming services 😳 HERE WE GO!
This might take a min. But I'll be sharing updates on progress on Discord.
#indieotome
Just a heads up for those playing games made in Ren'Py. If you need to change the font to either Open Dyslexic or Deva Vu Sans for accessibility reasons, you can open the accessibility menu on ANY game by pressing Shift+A.
I do this as well when I need to! 💗💗💗
Another thing about indie otome I personally I love: seeing dev and dev team journeys and rooting for their progress. I do this with friends who are game devs, but as a fan of the genre, it's amazing to see people talking about making the games I am hype to play 🥰❣️❣️❣️
Though I am aware many voices expressed concerns that the game was insensitive to neurodivergent persons and not well represented, the gameplay and UI is inaccessible, and that the dev team may not address these concerns or those of peers or the many people that beta tested- 1/3
Hello friends.
We have written this two-part statement to explain some of the recent experiences we have had with an increasingly threatening harassment campaign over the last few months.
It continues below this.
The games indie developers make involve a lot of effort and heart. When you speak to a developer do not forget you are speaking directly to a live human being trying their best.
Developers are not consumable or disposable goods. Be kind.
#indiedev
A huge thank you to everyone who has pledged so far! 💜💜💜
We're almost 30% funded already, but there is still a long way to go yet!
All proceeds are going back into making the game bigger and better, so head on over to the Kickstarter to check it out:
A lot of diehard mainstream otome fans begin playing indies about 5-10 years into their otome fandom! Some love them equally, and some fans begin to favor indies!
Are you one of these fans? 👀⁉️❣️
Let's talk Otome jam and Josei jam! What game did you make!?! I know I missed so many posts and games during development, and I'd like to not only link the game page but just show off the cool devs that brought these games and demos to life! 💯😤👏❣️💕
Don't give up on your project. Sometimes it might feel like no one notices or cares, and motivation may be low. But many of us feel really great knowing you are still on it! 👏
Strike up a conversation and get people engaging with you and your works! ❣️
#IndieDevs
When did this happen?! Thank you guys so much for following and retweeting and sharing indie otome games! The indie otome and amare community is awesome! 💗
#otome
#otometwt
#indieotome
#600followers
!
😤 Nothing worse than a sexy gorgeous megane. 😤 Nobody wants those prettybois in glasses. 😤😤 I definitely don't want that madness. 😤👀😤 Better not be anyone dropping screenshots or art of dern glorious Indie Otome megane 😤👀👀👀😤 in THIS post
😤👀👀👀👀💗🔥😤
#otome
When ppl say indie games only offer diversity.
Diversity in games means diversity in:
game origins,
writing styles,
art styles,
presentation,
representation,
mechanics,
accessibility,
developer and team origins
and so much more.
#BiggerThanYouThought
I support indie otome games. The country of origin is of little consequence.
Do I believe there is an inequality in perception of value based on a game's origin and base language? Yes.
We won't play like this isn't an issue in the community. It's just one I don't play into.
As the cost of production and quality of released projects go up, we can expect that indie gaming's selling point won't continue to be the low cost entry point.
So keep supporting indie devs valuing their work and pricing it accordingly to the value the project provides!
we put a price on teachers for a while and now looks like I commit a crime
I didn't know it would hurt if I didn't advise, I see this happen with others games...
Ever notice how much flavor and character indie otome has? Just thinking about the unique styles and concepts that come from the indie scene... and it put a smile on my face. 🥰
#mondaythoughts
Okay guys. Let's do this. This Saturday I will try my best to stream an IndieOtome! First look at five game entries from the OtomeJam 2024!
I'll be on the IndieOtome! Twitch acct at 7:30pm MST ❣️
Details to follow!
Seems lately everywhere I go, everyone is talking about the otome jam. Dedicated streamers and content creators are showcasing it, gaming communities are embracing it, media sources are discussing it.
I'm just so hyped! How could anyone NOT be? ❣️
#otome
#otomejam
I can't say it enough- lift others up! It feels great to see others succeed! It feels wonderful to be a part of someone's good memories!
I want to focus on what good I can do, if that's possible in a situation.
And seeing the fruit of that effort makes my whole day ❣️❣️❣️
The
#indieotome
community does way beyond anything I could do by myself. I love everything you all are working on and promoting and creating and reviewing and sharing and playing! I'm just one of many fans and I'm humbled to be able to interact with and gush over everyone❣️❣️❣️
Demos created at jams don't usually get played as much as completed games do. Download numbers may reflect that.
It doesn't mean a game demo isn't great! But a lot of gamers have mixed feelings about playing demos.
Indie Otome season is in full effect! 💗💗💗
Game Jams!
Kickstarters!
New Releases!
Dynamic Trailers!
Awesome Demos!
Amazing Fan Content!
Content creators Streaming!
The Indie Otome community is doing it right now and I'm loving it!! 👏❣️💯
#indieotome
There's this YouTuber who talks about otome games and actively acts like Indies just do Not exist. And it drives me up a wall. Youtube so help me if you don't stop suggesting those videos to me!...
I find myself loving Breathless Winds so much. I have so many words and I always stumble over which ones to say, but perhaps the theme of self love and discovery of self truth just is so much. And it deserves all the love. 💕
It's February! Time for love! And IndieOtome! is back with love for indie otome games!
I finished moving and for those of you who know- you know I am so happy and ready to get going again!
A note about the IndieOtome! subreddit:
The community is shy sometimes, but everyone is always excited to share and support members who post and comment about games they're making or playing. 💗
Check it out and cozy up with us about indie otome!
New to or curious about indie otome games? Are you surprised to know there is a whole indie otome scene outside of mainstream, with developers and games from around the world?
Let's explore the community scene together! The indie scene has a lot to offer!❣️💯
#otome
#datingsim
It's okay to want to see faces like yours and relateable themes in the media you support and consume. It's not being picky. It's being a consumer with interests.
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!
Indie Otome is wondering- should we put together a big poll on most played (and loved!) Indie otome/amare games of 2022?? Then have an ultimate gush day about it? ✨💗💯🤔⁉️
Sometimes because we are able to speak directly to the creators of our favorite games, we want to help make the games "better" by offering blunt raw suggestions, but really, it only translates to "You Suck. UwU"
Let's stop being mean for what we think is HeLpINg. 1/3
I can't express just how thorough and well documented the information about indie otome and amare games are in this bulletin.
A lot of hard work and love goes into these and the team behind this has been diligently delivering this news free of charge for almost a year! 💯❣️💪
@brisanbear
I saw that level of toxicity and am just done. Many ppl love the concept and work and fun of Date Everything. I just can't with ppl who just have to be nasty towards games they obviously don't intend to play.
I'm sooo nervous about doing all this social media stuff! But I am always telling folks to simply make the things you want to see. And everyone has encouraged me to do the same!
So I'm stepping out on the courage everyone has gifted me.💗
We think it's time to start implementing Tumblr into the IndieOtome space. We're small, but I love that we're a growing community ❣️💪💯, and it's time to start growing on other platforms! 👏💕✨
Updates on this coming soon!
#indieotome
#otome
Kind hearted ppl just make my whole heart glow. I know the world can't be perfect and not everyone is a sweetheart, but when I do come across people who are, it just makes me giddy like a little kid ☺️💗
Maybe that's why I love a lot of fluffy otome- soft moments and kind folks!
Hype to see what is going down in the
#Amaredev
game jam! It's always so exciting to see stories that express love! Also looking forward to finding out more games made for
#NaNoRenO2022
that are otome gems as well! 🥰💯💗
Game jam devs! You've got this! You've been working hard and you and your team (if applicable) are hella dynamic! Don't let the stress beat you! No matter what happens, your efforts are amazing and we can't wait to hear about your games and experiences! 💯❣️
#IndieOtome
#otometwt
Five years ago, I was curious about indie otome. Three years ago I wanted to join a clear fanbase for indie otome. This year, I am finally able to back games I'm excited for, (it was a struggle at first 💸) and buy merch and feel like a real fan and it feels good.
#otome
There's so much that is about to happen with IndieOtome and I promise to get back into those updates soon! 👏💯💗✨
Thanks to everyone who has been supportive and patient. I appreciate you guys so much!
#indieotome
It is important when discussing the history of otome that indie otome be presented as well.
Japan's impact on the female based video games market expanded beyond its borders nearly two decades ago, inspiring games fashioned in the genre from a worldwide game dev community.
Okay so today is our first Game Night! in the IndieOtome Discord 🎉❣️👏💯
We'll be checking out 5 completed OtomeJam entries and getting a first look at these cool games!
Game lists below 👇 ❣️
7:30pm MST - Hope to see you there!
Harassment in the form of threats and doxxing is not the way to handle concerns or issues players have with a game. Indie game devs generally make efforts to make changes and updates that will make a game enjoyable not just for them but their audiences.
2/3
If I see someone trying to do right by fans, devs and their community and I can help, I want to help lift them up where I can!
And when I see people doing the opposite, I remove myself from engagement.
This is how I curate my space, and it helps me navigate social media.
💗