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Happy February, friends, and a happy 2026!

January came and went like a wrecking ball--but I'm now finally, officially settled into my new home after an exceptionally protracted out-of-state move, and the new home came with a new story to tell: Other Spheres, created in a month and freshly released for the "Sealed with a Kiss" visual novel jam!

Callisto (fully voiced with both masc and fem options) is on a long-term deep-sea research dive, with only the sea, cherished memories, and an irascible on-board AI for company.  But while they adore the sea, it turns out the sea might reciprocate the feeling—and in ways Callisto isn't prepared for.

A sci-fintasy romance adventure, created in a month for the Sealed With A Kiss Visual Novel Jam!

Content Warnings: This game is intended for mature audiences, as it includes suggestive dialogue and both spoken and visual depictions of mild intimacy; potentially disturbing sounds, imagery, and language which may not be suitable for all players. The setting involves the deep sea, and there is a possible death that can occur. Some animations (e.g., shaking, pulsing, and flashes) may not be suitable for all players.

So since my next swak game will likely have more old y2k web vibes like viya, I was wondering if anyone wants their games advertised in the ad spots? Just comment your game and I'll add it into my game when the time comes. I'll try to make them clickable links.

This is more fun than just making up ads for my game. Actually, it doesn't just have to be a game, if you want your blog or book or anything else to have a silly little feature as an ad, let me know ^-^

Single vampires in your area was a joke about popup ads so for the next game were going with silly infomercial vibes.

I'll have a moodboard up tomorrow.

Images from vampires in your area 👇 to give you an idea of what I mean

The Witch is No Good for You!

Witch is NG is a dramatic, romantic (?) visual novel set in a fantasy world, following the story of Allin and their search for love.

Break up with your toxic, cheating, witch of a girlfriend and either (1) figure out what the hell her deal is or (2) accept comfort from your beloved friend.

Bouquet in hand, Allin, an asexual succubus, arrives at the town formal hoping to surprise their girlfriend, only to find her in the arms of another! Will they seek solace (and scalding "I-told-you-so's") from their longtime friend? Or will they ignore the red flags just a moment longer?

Features

🥀 ~7k words/route 🥀 4 endings 🥀 3 CGs 🥀 MC customization 🥀 Dramaaaaa

Note: This visnov is finishing up development and was released early to meet game jam deadlines (SWAK 2026 & Ace Jam!). Sprites/animations may be missing in the last half of the game.

Please check out the game page for Content Warnings!

The ballad goes:

There were two sisters sat in a bower;

Binnorie, O Binnorie

There came a knight to be their wooer.

By the bonny mill-dams of Binnorie   

He courted the eldest with glove and ring,

Binnorie, O Binnorie

But he loved the youngest above all things.

The eldest she was vexed sore,

Binnorie, O Binnorie…

But if it were sung again, would this tale of the psyche and betrayed love end the same? Play this dark ballad's retelling and find out HERE