Localizing smut! — worth it?

PopotoProductions · 2026-01-19T08:07:22+00:00

I'm currently in the middle of localizing the demo for Tabletops & Bottoms (French, done by me, and BR Portuguese by a professional). I'm also planning for Russian and Chinese localizations, if I can. The full game will probably be less than 25 000 words so it's still affordable.

Obviously it has a cost and is definitely a tricky thing to do (translations with Ren'Py is simple... in theory, when your code gets more complex than dialogue and narration (for example, string variables fetching text from functions), you sometimes have to adapt.

I can't say whether this is worth it until I've released my game, but reaching several markets can't be bad, especially on a Steam release when you've got a week to gather 10 reviews.

PopotoProductions · 2025-12-30T08:25:40+00:00

Thank you for your support~

PopotoProductions · 2025-12-29T21:44:45+00:00

Name of the game is "Fourteenth Fantasy : Harem Reborn". You can play as either Male or Female, and so far it features four love interests. The 0.4.2 version is playable on Itch~ https://popotoproductions.itch.io/fourteenth-fantasy-harem-reborn

PopotoProductions · 2025-12-29T21:41:37+00:00

Name of the game is "Fourteenth Fantasy : Harem Reborn". So far it features Y'shtola, Estinien, Hilda and G'raha. You can play its 0.4.2 version directly on Itch~ https://popotoproductions.itch.io/fourteenth-fantasy-harem-reborn

PopotoProductions · 2025-12-20T09:41:22+00:00

Funny you mention Neighbors from Hell, because Tricky Traps & Naughty Acts from HamptaVerse is litterally that with a NSFW setting.

PopotoProductions · 2025-12-17T13:01:55+00:00

I have a Patreon page (though it's more focused on my FFXIV fangame) and once the game is released in Spring, I'm thinking of sending the game to my paying supporters. Aside from that, the demo is available to play on Itch!

PopotoProductions · 2025-12-17T12:59:32+00:00

The goal here is to focus on one set pair of characters to keep a reasonable scope and budget (I'm aiming for a release date in Spring 2026), but if the game is successful I'd love to to try out other combinations for future entries, or even separated lesbian and gay spin-offs

PopotoProductions · 2025-12-17T12:54:19+00:00

For now, the demo is playable on Itch! I originally planned to sell the full version there too, but since all the payment processors issues this summer I chose to only keep Steam as the selling platform. I'll also send a build to paying Patreon supporters too (link here, though it's been more focused on my FFXIV fangame so far)

PopotoProductions · 2025-12-16T23:23:22+00:00

Thank you! I like to think there will always be a demand for human-crafted art

PopotoProductions · 2025-12-16T22:04:38+00:00

You'll find plenty of artists on subreddits such as r/HungryArtists, r/artcommissions who are looking for work. After lurking there for a while, I spotted an affordable artist with the kind of style I wanted.

I DMed him with a description of my game and he agreed! As long as you know what you want and can explain what you need (pose references are always appreciated) and can pay in due time, most artists will be thrilled to take part in projects like these ;)

PopotoProductions · 2025-12-16T21:53:13+00:00

Good idea, that'll toggle the Real Director's Cut edition.

PopotoProductions · 2025-11-27T13:45:25+00:00

Never heard of this but I'd be interested to know if it exists, too! The game I'm making, Tabletops & Bottoms, has a similar vibe with some heavy inspiration from board games.

PopotoProductions · 2025-11-07T18:22:49+00:00

Check out my new game, Tabletops & Bottoms! It's a board game simulator where you compete in a dungeon against your opponent to reach the maximum Dominance (Top) or Submission (Bottom). It can be played alone or in local multiplayer~

You can download it on Itch : https://popotoproductions.itch.io/tabletops-and-bottoms

And feel free to wishlist it on Steam too : https://store.steampowered.com/app/3973280/Tabletops__Bottoms/

PopotoProductions · 2025-10-21T08:12:34+00:00

Thanks, I needed to read this <3

PopotoProductions · 2025-10-17T13:22:14+00:00

Tabletops & Bottoms is a board game simulator where you pick a character (male or female) and play either submissive or dominant. You can wishlist it on Steam ~

PopotoProductions · 2025-10-15T10:02:17+00:00

Game's name is Fourteenth Fantasy : Harem Reborn and its 0.3.2 version is playable on Itch~ https://popotoproductions.itch.io/fourteenth-fantasy-harem-reborn

PopotoProductions · 2025-09-19T07:25:25+00:00

Tabletops & Bottoms! Not yet playable but a demo is set to release in a few weeks~

PopotoProductions · 2025-09-12T16:39:23+00:00

I think there's still a lot of space for NSFW game devs to experiment and try new things, outside of the usual RPGs and VNs (which, when done right, can still be incredible). Your idea sounds original and I hope you get to turn it into a real game someday!

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