Journal
Industry reference, craft essays, guides, recommendations, interviews and devlogs on adult games.
A short history of adult games, from 1981 to 2026
The history of adult video games and eroge in dated steps: early computer titles, Japan's visual novels, ratings, Steam's 2018 opening and the payment squeeze.
IndustryWhere adult games can be sold in 2026: stores, subscriptions and direct sales
Steam, itch.io, DLsite, Nutaku, Patreon, SubscribeStar and selling direct, compared for adult game developers: what each allows, what it costs, and the risks.
IndustryHow payment processors decide which adult games can be sold
Why payment processors are banning adult content: the Visa and Mastercard rules, the Stripe and PayPal policies, and how they reach game stores.
IndustrySteam age verification and adult games: the rules in the UK, Australia and the US
Why Steam asks UK and Australian players for a credit card before showing mature games, what the laws behind it require, and what they mean for developers.
GuidesIs it safe to buy and download adult games? The main stores checked
Is itch.io safe? Are JAST USA, MangaGamer, DLsite and Nutaku legit? Who runs each store, what the real risks are, and how to check a download.
GuidesEroge, nukige, nakige, galge: adult game terms explained
Plain definitions of eroge, nukige, nakige, utsuge, galge, kinetic novel and the other terms adult games and visual novels take for granted.
IndustryAdult games removed from Steam and itch.io: a dated timeline
What happened to adult games on Steam and itch.io in 2025, in date order: the open letter, Steam's new rule, itch.io's deindexing and what came back.