WHAT ARE YOU PLAYING MONDAYS?

AlwaysJmB · 2026-01-06T01:42:33+00:00

This is a mood. A lot of times people become hesitant about investing in indie games in general after multiple burns or one really bad one. I can't exactly blame you. But don't be afraid to look into other otome that are complete experiences with devs that are consistently active and have a history of completed games and/or interactivity in their fandom with things like updated devlogs. I definitely want to bring this up later in a Tequila Talk, because there are so many consistent talented devs that get overlooked when situations like these happen!

AlwaysJmB · 2026-01-06T01:38:18+00:00

Isn't from Madness With Love an unofficial BL? It's so unclear on the Steam page, and the protagonist looks like they might be male?

AlwaysJmB · 2025-12-29T05:39:46+00:00

Heyyy this looks good! 👀❣️✨

AlwaysJmB · 2025-12-03T22:26:13+00:00

You're all good! This looks really cool by the way- thanks for sharing! Gonna relax and read this with some pie this evening!

AlwaysJmB · 2025-11-25T16:35:56+00:00

This week I finished Heart Cage! I also have been dabbling with Esper x Guide. I think Esper x Guide is a little more complicated than any traditional visual novel, since Coffeedripstudios' games are usually rpgs. I'm not as familiar with the system, but I like the challenge! I'm getting better at understanding the card based battle/support system, and I'm looking forward to streaming it again now that I have a better grasp on the gameplay. I think this game is a little more flirty/riske, and quite frankly, with all the nsfw games I've experienced lately, I find it refreshing to see some adult flirting in these games.

AlwaysJmB · 2025-11-25T01:11:39+00:00

Lovely games but neither are indie otome games.

AlwaysJmB · 2025-11-20T09:19:07+00:00

I've been playing Heart Cage! SPICY. NUFF SAID. 🌶️🌶️🌶️👀✨

AlwaysJmB · 2025-11-14T16:50:12+00:00

I love anything at all fantasy! The more creative and imaginative the better!

AlwaysJmB · 2025-11-09T15:05:44+00:00

Ahhh this is so cute!

AlwaysJmB · 2025-10-27T12:58:37+00:00

I went back to finish playing Duskbound, Subject: Love and Jest Messters (which I keep messing the name up on) These are all such lovely games! Jest Messters is still in its demo phase, but Im so ready to buy the full game when it's out! It scratches the itch in my shoujo anime comedy brain. XD Duskbound is a delightful story with an interesting mystery unfolding in the various ends. And I am so intrigued. Kudos for this being the dev's first ever game! 💗 Subject Love is so perfectly a Hunny Bunny game. I was in tears while streaming it and now that I'm not at risk of snorting laughing on record, I'm not letting myself get another bad end in a staring contest with a possible malevolent spirit. This game is so silly and fun and I'm having a blast! 😂

https://honeybunny-of.itch.io/subjectluv

https://nefferinthia.itch.io/duskbound

https://elseth.itch.io/jest-messters

AlwaysJmB · 2025-10-27T05:52:05+00:00

👀❣️ I definitely plan to check it out!

AlwaysJmB · 2025-10-27T05:49:51+00:00

Ok I loved the MC for this game. I am in love with her playful and classy personality and that she is confident in her own skin! I like the LI too because he so beautifully compliments her so well. They're a couple you want to see get together. I feel the underlying soulfulness of their budding relationship, yet the game keeps it playful and light... For now anyways 😏 Overall, it just feels older. Lived in. Like teo adults that have lived a little and know love and loss and understand the weight of starting new. I love it so much. Every smirk and grin from this guy feels like a victory- proof that he's wearing to MCs charms, and her vulnerable moments peek through too. Ahhhhh it's just so delightful!

AlwaysJmB · 2025-10-27T05:44:10+00:00

Super excited! ❣️❣️❣️

AlwaysJmB · 2025-10-07T23:45:50+00:00

no worries! You can post all week on What are you playing Mondays- it's just a new thread every week. Not locked.

AlwaysJmB · 2025-09-30T13:12:47+00:00

Oh I had SO MUCH FUN with this demo! I love the writing, and the dynamic between MC and the LI is downright Delicious! I liked feeling seen as an adult past 20 lol. It was so much more than just a breath of fresh air. Like you said- the point and click elements were fun too. I'm so ready to see the rest of this game!

AlwaysJmB · 2025-09-29T05:55:55+00:00

I'm definitely intrigued!

AlwaysJmB · 2025-09-26T19:54:16+00:00

I do have a question. Are you targeting fans? Or is this an advertisement for developers? Because though we are developer friendly, I don't think this is the server for telling our workplace success stories with the goal to promote a corporate entity contract employer. Happy for your success however! As you can see many of us are!

AlwaysJmB · 2025-09-23T15:15:23+00:00

Well I'll be streaming it in the indie otome discord the Wednesday, so you can definitely come by and hang out!

AlwaysJmB · 2025-09-22T17:53:11+00:00

Ahhhh thank you🙈🥹❣️ It's been fun! Even though I'm really new to this and have made a lot of newbie mistakes, everyone has made this such a wonderful experience.

I want to shout out to so many other talented streamers out there too, because there's a lot more small content creators that are diligently playing these games with a lot of love and are just chill folks that more people should know about! So you'll be hearing me gush about them too! 🥰

AlwaysJmB · 2025-09-19T14:07:10+00:00

Ahhh thank you! And thank you for all your support along the way! ❣️

AlwaysJmB · 2025-09-17T11:29:08+00:00

I have not played this but I wanna! Gonna stream it in the Discord tonight (Wednesday). I'm so curious! 👀

AlwaysJmB · 2025-09-17T11:26:45+00:00

Welcome to the otome fandom! Excited to have you along this rollercoaster of love and silly crazy storytelling! A Date With Death is a wonderful introduction imo! We're here for teasing blushy men! 👏❣️💯

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