###What are Otome Games?

An otome game is a video game with a romance theme that targets the female audience (乙女ゲーム *otome gēmu* means Maiden Game). Here we discuss our favorites and least favorites, suggest other games for our fellow maidens, and help each other out when we get stuck on a certain route.

###**[Rules](/r/otomegames/wiki/rules)**  

> 1. Be respectful, follow sitewide rules and reddiquette.   
> > [Code of Conduct](https://www.reddit.com/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/conduct), [Sitewide Rules](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy) and [Reddiquette](https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439)  
> > No bigoted, discriminatory or dehumanizing language or personal attacks.   
Express your views, opinions and preferences in a respectful manner. Respect others' views, opinions and preferences. Not everyone will agree with you. You can disagree respectfully but if you respond with something inflammatory the mods will intervene.   
> > If you're not interested in or uncomfortable with a topic or type of love interest, ignore it and do not engage (including downvoting).   
> > NSFW posts should be use the NSFW flag.  
> > Downvote only if the post/comment is off topic or spam.

> 2. Limit of 1 post per user every 24 hours.  
> > This rule is enforced by u/ModeratelyHelpfulBot. If you delete and repost within 24 hours the bot will still count it, so [message the mods using modmail](/message/compose?to=/r/otomegames) and we will reapprove it.  
> > If you have a question, you can post it in the [Weekly Questions post](/r/otomegames/search/?q=flair_name%3A%22Discussion%22%20title%3A%22Weekly%20Questions%22&restrict_sr=1&sort=new), where it will not be removed.

> 3. Absolutely no promoting of piracy of any kind.  
> > [Piracy Policy](/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/piracy)  
Anything promoting piracy, where you are illegally experiencing something for free that would be paid for normally, will be removed immediately. This applies to any media, not just otome games.  
> > Posts, comments or threads asking for, linking to or referencing sites for illegal downloads, containing or requesting information of any kind to be able to illegally access files, videos or links to these will be removed.

> 4. Otome Game related topics only.  
> > [Otome Game Definition](/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/definition)  
> > All posts must be otome **game** related. Manga, anime, light novel and drama CD otome are considered off-topic, unless based on a specific otome **game**.  
> > As long as it is focused on otome games or an otome game character it will be considered on-topic. This includes same sex content, crossovers, polyamorous or harem content and otome game related self-insert original characters.   
News, announcements, release dates and discussions of non-otome games will be removed. These include BL, yuri, regular visual novels, rhythm games, gacha games etc.  
> > Console, language, merchandise and shopping discussions may be removed if it is too general.

> 5. No duplicate threads allowed.  
> > Please use the search function and check all threads and the FAQ before posting.  
> > Duplicate threads will be removed. For memes, if a similar meme has been posted in the last 30 days, it will be removed.  
> > If a question has been recently asked or is commonly asked, the post will be locked when answered.

> 6. All posts must have the appropriate post flair.  
> > [Post Flairs](/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/postflairs)  
> > All posts must follow the guidelines for the flair chosen.
> > All posts are to be assigned with flair by the submitter. All posts without a flair will be removed by u/AssistantBOT, so no one will be able to see your post.  
> > Mod-only flairs can only be assigned by moderators. If you choose the one closest to what you want, we will re-assign it.

> 7. Screenshot, meme and fan made content posts must indicate the game in the title.
> > If the title format is not correct, your post will be removed and you will be asked to resubmit with the correct title. This is strictly enforced by u/AutoModerator.  
> > The name of the game must be in square brackets at the beginning of the title ie `[Game Title] Description`.  
> > If the image is not necessarily from or for a specific game, please use [General] as the category.  
> > If it is a spoiler, please add the Spoiler flag and add (minor spoiler) or (major spoiler) at the end of the title.  
> > Please use the examples below as a guide.  
> > 
> > * `Screenshot`: [7'sCarlet] I just love it when characters get together and interact like this! So much fun! (minor spoilers)  
> > * `Otomeme`: [General] Don't you just hate it when this happens to you in your most anticipated route?!  
> > * `Fanmade`: [Collar x Malice] Drew my best boy Takeru!  
 
> 8. All spoilers need to be tagged.  
> > [Spoiler Policy](/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/spoiler/)  
> > Your post will be removed if you have a spoiler in the title or if you have no context for spoilers in the title.  
> > Your comment will be removed if you have a major spoiler untagged or if it is reported as an untagged spoiler until it has been edited. Broken spoilers will also be removed.  
> > You should also flag your posts as Spoiler to blur images and have no text previews.  

> 9. No self promotion outside Self Promotion Sunday.  
> > [Self Promotion Guidelines](/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/selfpromotion)  
> > If your submission is something you have created, are involved in, will earn revenue from or otherwise affiliated with, please post in the [Self Promotion Sunday threads](/r/otomegames/search?q=flair%3A%22Discussion%22+title%3A%22Self+Promotion+Sunday%22&restrict_sr=on&sort=new) or your submission may be removed.  
> > The only exceptions are game releases, crowdfunding, major news and fanart.  
> > No social media promotion or advertising outside the weekly threads.
 
###**FAQs**

Check [the wiki for FAQs](/r/otomegames/wiki/faq) before you post.

###**Spoiler Tag**  

`>!spoiler text!<`,  ex: >!spoiler text!<

###**User Flairs**

Want those pretty boys with your name? [Instructions here!](/r/otomegames/wiki/userflairs)

###**Megathreads**

* [Obey Me!](/r/otomegames/comments/eeympw/obey_me_questions_megathread/)
* [Code:Realize](/r/otomegames/comments/ezgcdb/coderealize_megathread/)
* [Collar x Malice](/r/otomegames/comments/he5q33/collar_x_malice_megathread/)
* [Piofiore](/r/otomegames/comments/j44wda/piofiore_fated_memories_megathread/)
* [Café Enchanté](/r/otomegames/comments/jl791z/caf%C3%A9_enchant%C3%A9_megathread/)
* [Love Unholyc](/r/otomegames/comments/jc754x/love_unholyc_bad_endings_and_bugs/)
* [Steam Prison](/r/otomegames/comments/ls4zwv/steam_prison_megathread/)
* [BUSTAFELLOWS](/r/otomegames/comments/oppboy/bustafellows_megathread/)
* [Olympia Soirée ](/r/otomegames/comments/ph3rao/olympia_soir%C3%A9e_megathread/)
* [Cupid Parasite](/r/otomegames/comments/qib7xb/cupid_parasite_megathread/)
* [Dairoku](/r/otomegames/comments/r3027h/dairoku_agents_of_sakuratani_megathread/)
* [Variable Barricade](/r/otomegames/comments/srh5qp/variable_barricade_megathread/)
* [even if TEMPEST](/r/otomegames/comments/v5u7d3/even_if_tempest_megathread/)
* [Birushana](/r/otomegames/comments/vlsmyw/birushana_rising_flower_of_genpei_megathread/)
* [Amnesia](/r/otomegames/comments/xfvmft/amnesia_megathread/) 
* [Piofiore 1926](/r/otomegames/comments/xg1chx/piofiore_episodio_1926_megathread/)
* [Lover Pretend](/r/otomegames/comments/za1665/lover_pretend_megathread/)
* [Norn9: Var Commons](/r/otomegames/comments/126j14g/norn9_vars_commons_megathread/)
* [Winter's Wish](/r/otomegames/comments/13jenfl/winters_wish_spirits_of_edo_megathread/)
* [Jack Jeanne](/r/otomegames/comments/14a1xit/jack_jeanne_megathread/)
* [Charade Maniacs](/r/otomegames/comments/14jbwt2/charade_maniacs_megathread/)
* [Radiant Tale](/r/otomegames/comments/159se2i/radiant_tale_megathread/)
* [Virche Evermore](/r/otomegames/comments/17r26vx/virche_evermore_error_salvation_megathread/)
* [My Next Life as a Villainess](/r/otomegames/comments/1854yqm/my_next_life_as_a_villainess_all_routes_lead_to/)
* [Sympathy Kiss](/r/otomegames/comments/1b0gz78/sympathy_kiss_megathread/)
* [Tengoku Struggle](/r/otomegames/comments/1buqtp3/tengoku_struggle_strayside_megathread/)

###**Helpful Links**

* [Otome Games on Nintendo Switch](/r/otomegames/wiki/switch)
* [Discord Servers](/r/otomegames/wiki/links#wiki_discord_servers)
* [Asking for Recommendations](https://www.reddit.com/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/recommendations/) 
* [Otome Recommendations Compendium](/r/otomegames/comments/ckse6x/common_otome_recommendations_the_compendium_20/)
* [VNDB: The Visual Novel Database](https://vndb.org/)
* You can find [other links here](/r/otomegames/wiki/links)

###**Related Subreddits**

* /r/visualnovels
* /r/vnsuggest
* /r/interactivefiction

####[Weekly](/r/otomegames/search?q=flair%3A"Discussion"+title%3A"Weekly+Questions"&restrict_sr=on&sort=new) [MPM](/r/otomegames/search/?q=flair%3A%22Marketplace%22%20title%3A%22Marketplace%20Monday%22&restrict_sr=1&sort=new) [WAYR](/r/otomegames/search?q=flair%3A%22Discussion%22+title%3A%22What+are+you+reading%22&restrict_sr=on&sort=new) [FTF](/r/otomegames/search?q=flair%3A"Discussion"+title%3A"Free+Talk+Friday"&restrict_sr=on&sort=new) [SIUS](/r/otomegames/search?q=flair%3A%22Discussion%22+title%3A%22Switch+It+Up+Saturday%22&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) [SPS](/r/otomegames/search?q=flair%3A"Discussion"+title%3A"Self+Promotion+Sunday"&restrict_sr=on&sort=new)

<div class="md"><h3>What are Otome Games?</h3>

<p>An otome game is a video game with a romance theme that targets the female audience (乙女ゲーム <em>otome gēmu</em> means Maiden Game). Here we discuss our favorites and least favorites, suggest other games for our fellow maidens, and help each other out when we get stuck on a certain route.</p>

<h3><strong><a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/rules">Rules</a></strong></h3>

<blockquote>
<ol>
<li><p>Be respectful, follow sitewide rules and reddiquette.   </p>

<blockquote>
<p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/conduct">Code of Conduct</a>, <a href="https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy">Sitewide Rules</a> and <a href="https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439">Reddiquette</a><br/>
No bigoted, discriminatory or dehumanizing language or personal attacks.<br/>
Express your views, opinions and preferences in a respectful manner. Respect others&#39; views, opinions and preferences. Not everyone will agree with you. You can disagree respectfully but if you respond with something inflammatory the mods will intervene.<br/>
If you&#39;re not interested in or uncomfortable with a topic or type of love interest, ignore it and do not engage (including downvoting).<br/>
NSFW posts should be use the NSFW flag.<br/>
Downvote only if the post/comment is off topic or spam.</p>
</blockquote></li>
<li><p>Limit of 1 post per user every 24 hours.  </p>

<blockquote>
<p>This rule is enforced by <a href="/u/ModeratelyHelpfulBot">u/ModeratelyHelpfulBot</a>. If you delete and repost within 24 hours the bot will still count it, so <a href="/message/compose?to=/r/otomegames">message the mods using modmail</a> and we will reapprove it.<br/>
If you have a question, you can post it in the <a href="/r/otomegames/search/?q=flair_name%3A%22Discussion%22%20title%3A%22Weekly%20Questions%22&amp;restrict_sr=1&amp;sort=new">Weekly Questions post</a>, where it will not be removed.</p>
</blockquote></li>
<li><p>Absolutely no promoting of piracy of any kind.  </p>

<blockquote>
<p><a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/piracy">Piracy Policy</a><br/>
Anything promoting piracy, where you are illegally experiencing something for free that would be paid for normally, will be removed immediately. This applies to any media, not just otome games.<br/>
Posts, comments or threads asking for, linking to or referencing sites for illegal downloads, containing or requesting information of any kind to be able to illegally access files, videos or links to these will be removed.</p>
</blockquote></li>
<li><p>Otome Game related topics only.  </p>

<blockquote>
<p><a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/definition">Otome Game Definition</a><br/>
All posts must be otome <strong>game</strong> related. Manga, anime, light novel and drama CD otome are considered off-topic, unless based on a specific otome <strong>game</strong>.<br/>
As long as it is focused on otome games or an otome game character it will be considered on-topic. This includes same sex content, crossovers, polyamorous or harem content and otome game related self-insert original characters.<br/>
News, announcements, release dates and discussions of non-otome games will be removed. These include BL, yuri, regular visual novels, rhythm games, gacha games etc.<br/>
Console, language, merchandise and shopping discussions may be removed if it is too general.</p>
</blockquote></li>
<li><p>No duplicate threads allowed.  </p>

<blockquote>
<p>Please use the search function and check all threads and the FAQ before posting.<br/>
Duplicate threads will be removed. For memes, if a similar meme has been posted in the last 30 days, it will be removed.<br/>
If a question has been recently asked or is commonly asked, the post will be locked when answered.</p>
</blockquote></li>
<li><p>All posts must have the appropriate post flair.  </p>

<blockquote>
<p><a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/postflairs">Post Flairs</a><br/>
All posts must follow the guidelines for the flair chosen.
All posts are to be assigned with flair by the submitter. All posts without a flair will be removed by <a href="/u/AssistantBOT">u/AssistantBOT</a>, so no one will be able to see your post.<br/>
Mod-only flairs can only be assigned by moderators. If you choose the one closest to what you want, we will re-assign it.</p>
</blockquote></li>
<li><p>Screenshot, meme and fan made content posts must indicate the game in the title.</p>

<blockquote>
<p>If the title format is not correct, your post will be removed and you will be asked to resubmit with the correct title. This is strictly enforced by <a href="/u/AutoModerator">u/AutoModerator</a>.<br/>
The name of the game must be in square brackets at the beginning of the title ie <code>[Game Title] Description</code>.<br/>
If the image is not necessarily from or for a specific game, please use [General] as the category.<br/>
If it is a spoiler, please add the Spoiler flag and add (minor spoiler) or (major spoiler) at the end of the title.<br/>
Please use the examples below as a guide.  </p>

<ul>
<li><code>Screenshot</code>: [7&#39;sCarlet] I just love it when characters get together and interact like this! So much fun! (minor spoilers)<br/></li>
<li><code>Otomeme</code>: [General] Don&#39;t you just hate it when this happens to you in your most anticipated route?!<br/></li>
<li><code>Fanmade</code>: [Collar x Malice] Drew my best boy Takeru!<br/></li>
</ul>
</blockquote></li>
<li><p>All spoilers need to be tagged.  </p>

<blockquote>
<p><a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/spoiler/">Spoiler Policy</a><br/>
Your post will be removed if you have a spoiler in the title or if you have no context for spoilers in the title.<br/>
Your comment will be removed if you have a major spoiler untagged or if it is reported as an untagged spoiler until it has been edited. Broken spoilers will also be removed.<br/>
You should also flag your posts as Spoiler to blur images and have no text previews.  </p>
</blockquote></li>
<li><p>No self promotion outside Self Promotion Sunday.  </p>

<blockquote>
<p><a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/selfpromotion">Self Promotion Guidelines</a><br/>
If your submission is something you have created, are involved in, will earn revenue from or otherwise affiliated with, please post in the <a href="/r/otomegames/search?q=flair%3A%22Discussion%22+title%3A%22Self+Promotion+Sunday%22&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=new">Self Promotion Sunday threads</a> or your submission may be removed.<br/>
The only exceptions are game releases, crowdfunding, major news and fanart.<br/>
No social media promotion or advertising outside the weekly threads.</p>
</blockquote></li>
</ol>
</blockquote>

<h3><strong>FAQs</strong></h3>

<p>Check <a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/faq">the wiki for FAQs</a> before you post.</p>

<h3><strong>Spoiler Tag</strong></h3>

<p><code>&gt;!spoiler text!&lt;</code>,  ex: <span class="md-spoiler-text">spoiler text</span></p>

<h3><strong>User Flairs</strong></h3>

<p>Want those pretty boys with your name? <a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/userflairs">Instructions here!</a></p>

<h3><strong>Megathreads</strong></h3>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/eeympw/obey_me_questions_megathread/">Obey Me!</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/ezgcdb/coderealize_megathread/">Code:Realize</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/he5q33/collar_x_malice_megathread/">Collar x Malice</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/j44wda/piofiore_fated_memories_megathread/">Piofiore</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/jl791z/caf%C3%A9_enchant%C3%A9_megathread/">Café Enchanté</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/jc754x/love_unholyc_bad_endings_and_bugs/">Love Unholyc</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/ls4zwv/steam_prison_megathread/">Steam Prison</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/oppboy/bustafellows_megathread/">BUSTAFELLOWS</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/ph3rao/olympia_soir%C3%A9e_megathread/">Olympia Soirée </a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/qib7xb/cupid_parasite_megathread/">Cupid Parasite</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/r3027h/dairoku_agents_of_sakuratani_megathread/">Dairoku</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/srh5qp/variable_barricade_megathread/">Variable Barricade</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/v5u7d3/even_if_tempest_megathread/">even if TEMPEST</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/vlsmyw/birushana_rising_flower_of_genpei_megathread/">Birushana</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/xfvmft/amnesia_megathread/">Amnesia</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/xg1chx/piofiore_episodio_1926_megathread/">Piofiore 1926</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/za1665/lover_pretend_megathread/">Lover Pretend</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/126j14g/norn9_vars_commons_megathread/">Norn9: Var Commons</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/13jenfl/winters_wish_spirits_of_edo_megathread/">Winter&#39;s Wish</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/14a1xit/jack_jeanne_megathread/">Jack Jeanne</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/14jbwt2/charade_maniacs_megathread/">Charade Maniacs</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/159se2i/radiant_tale_megathread/">Radiant Tale</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/17r26vx/virche_evermore_error_salvation_megathread/">Virche Evermore</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/1854yqm/my_next_life_as_a_villainess_all_routes_lead_to/">My Next Life as a Villainess</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/1b0gz78/sympathy_kiss_megathread/">Sympathy Kiss</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/1buqtp3/tengoku_struggle_strayside_megathread/">Tengoku Struggle</a></li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Helpful Links</strong></h3>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/switch">Otome Games on Nintendo Switch</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/links#wiki_discord_servers">Discord Servers</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/recommendations/">Asking for Recommendations</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/otomegames/comments/ckse6x/common_otome_recommendations_the_compendium_20/">Otome Recommendations Compendium</a></li>
<li><a href="https://vndb.org/">VNDB: The Visual Novel Database</a></li>
<li>You can find <a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/links">other links here</a></li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Related Subreddits</strong></h3>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/visualnovels">/r/visualnovels</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/vnsuggest">/r/vnsuggest</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/interactivefiction">/r/interactivefiction</a></li>
</ul>

<h4><a href="/r/otomegames/search?q=flair%3A%22Discussion%22+title%3A%22Weekly+Questions%22&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=new">Weekly</a> <a href="/r/otomegames/search/?q=flair%3A%22Marketplace%22%20title%3A%22Marketplace%20Monday%22&amp;restrict_sr=1&amp;sort=new">MPM</a> <a href="/r/otomegames/search?q=flair%3A%22Discussion%22+title%3A%22What+are+you+reading%22&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=new">WAYR</a> <a href="/r/otomegames/search?q=flair%3A%22Discussion%22+title%3A%22Free+Talk+Friday%22&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=new">FTF</a> <a href="/r/otomegames/search?q=flair%3A%22Discussion%22+title%3A%22Switch+It+Up+Saturday%22&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=new&amp;t=all">SIUS</a> <a href="/r/otomegames/search?q=flair%3A%22Discussion%22+title%3A%22Self+Promotion+Sunday%22&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=new">SPS</a></h4>
</div>

Welcome to the OtomeGames subreddit!

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An otome game is a video game with a romance theme that targets the female audience (乙女ゲーム otome gēmu means Maiden Game). Here we discuss our favorites and least favorites, suggest other games for our fellow maidens, and help each other out when we get stuck on a certain route.

<div class="md"><p>An otome game is a video game with a romance theme that targets the female audience (乙女ゲーム otome gēmu means Maiden Game). Here we discuss our favorites and least favorites, suggest other games for our fellow maidens, and help each other out when we get stuck on a certain route.</p>
</div>

Please read the [RULES](/r/otomegames/wiki/rules) if you haven't before posting! 

[**Which flair should I use?**](/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/postflairs)

[Mark your spoilers!](/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/spoiler/)

Please ask basic questions about game recommendations, otome game consoles and regarding this subreddit in the WEEKLY QUESTIONS thread if you want a guarantee that your question will not be locked or removed.

<div class="md"><p>Please read the <a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/rules">RULES</a> if you haven&#39;t before posting! </p>

<p><a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/postflairs"><strong>Which flair should I use?</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="/r/otomegames/wiki/rules/spoiler/">Mark your spoilers!</a></p>

<p>Please ask basic questions about game recommendations, otome game consoles and regarding this subreddit in the WEEKLY QUESTIONS thread if you want a guarantee that your question will not be locked or removed.</p>
</div>

[Piofiore] I finally unlocked Giulia's tragic ending