Winter in small town Japan sets the stage for a slow romance in Study Steady, a visual novel from developer Marmalade and publisher Shiravune. Released in 2026, the game blends anime, visual novel, casual, text based and adventure genres. The player moves out to a quiet town, makes friends and slowly falls in love. The story is topped with a healthy dose of daily life comedy that keeps the mood warm and light throughout the whole winter.

Marshmallow All the Way Home follows the journey of a young protagonist who finds himself in an unfamiliar city with nothing but an empty stomach and the ability to bake. Through a series of encounters, they form relationships with an eclectic group of people, each with their own quirks, aspirations, and personal dilemmas. The title features a branching narrative, where choices determine the direction of the story and how connections with different characters will develop.

Primal Hearts is a visual novel that introduces gamers to a complex world where decisions shape the future. Set in the fictional Ainoshima Academy, a school divided between tradition and innovation, the story centers on Kazuma, a new student known as Triple Seven, who finds himself as the swing vote between two warring factions: the traditional Gekka Council and the progressive Tendo Council. His arrival at the academy sets off a series of events that explore the tensions between these two ideologies, and Kazuma plays a central role in determining the outcome. As gamers guide Kazuma through his new life, they must navigate his interactions with a variety of characters, each with their own beliefs and goals.

Primal Hearts 2 takes place at Ainoshima Academy, where the arrival of a new student causes a new wave of tension. The story centers on a transfer student caught between two student councils: Gekkai and Tendou. Both factions, representing opposing student interests, are embroiled in an ongoing proxy war, and the protagonist’s vote may tip the scales. The tension is palpable, as both sides try to win the favor of the newcomer to ensure their own dominance at the school. The tradition-bound Gekkai council is led by Alicetia, the president who struggles to communicate despite her best efforts.