Forsythia Productions

A half-drawn Of Sense and Soul sketch of Hugo bent over laughing as Seamus supports him.

It has been entirely too long since we last posted.

(It's been months, in fact. But not without good reason, as you will see...)

Read our latest public KS Update here!
kickstarter.com/projects/forsythiaproductions/of-sense-and-soul-a-queer-victorian-romance-vn/posts/4308806

Announcement image for Forsythia Productions' games in Steam Visual Novel Fest from March 3-10 2025 at 10AM Pacific Time

If you're looking for something queer and Victorian, look no further!

Both Of Sense and Soul and Confluence are part of this year's Steam Visual Novel Fest! ✨😊

Wishlist Of Sense and Soul: s.team/a/2231680
Play Confluence for free: s.team/a/3378600

#indiedev #vndev #visualnovel

Of Sense and Soul on Steam A queer Victorian romance visual novel in which a gentleman running from the past and a poet hiding from the future collide through a lonely hearts ad. Suddenly, their lives can blossom—if you choose ...

We'll be showing off voiced scenes from the game on stream all week long, so feel free to pop that on in the background for some cozy Victorian vibes! 💖

(And, well, why not wishlist the game while you're there?)

store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/

An announcement image for Of Sense and Soul in The Storyteller's Festival on Steam, hosted by Two and a Half Studios and held from February 18th to 25th, 2025.

Delighted to announce Of Sense and Soul is back for #TheStorytellersFestival 2025!

As ever, thank you to @twoandahalfstudios.com for hosting and bringing so many wonderful narrative games together! ✨💌

store.steampowered.com/developer/TwoHalfStudios/sale/thestorytellersfestival2025

#VN #indiegame

A Steam Deck console showing the title screen of "Confluence: An Of Sense and Soul Soliloquy" surrounded by victorian paraphernalia and flowers.

As sure as the sun glaring in the sky, Confluence: An Of Sense and Soul Soliloquy is now on Steam! ✨🌈

Hear Hugo's tale of life and love in this short free game: store.steampowered.com/app/3378600/Confluence_An_Of_Sense_and_Soul_Soliloquy

(It plays on Steam Deck as well! 🥰)

#indiegame #visualnovel

EN: A Steam Deck console showing the title screen of "Confluence: An Of Sense and Soul Soliloquy" surrounded by victorian paraphernalia and flowers.

天空より照り付ける太陽のように…『コンフルエンス：Of Sense and Soul エピローグ　邂逅の追憶』がSteamでリリース！🌈✨

ヒューゴの人生と愛の物語を、この短編ノベルゲームでお聴きください：
store.steampowered.com/app/3378600/ConfluenceOf_Sense_and_Soul/?l=japanese

#インディーゲーム #デジタルノベル #VN

📣 @forsythiaprod.bsky.social lance le kinetic novel queer Confluence: An Of Sense and Soul Soliloquy sur Steam.
📜 Époque victorienne.
📝 Une réflexion émotionnelle sur le développement personnel à travers l'amour et le changement.
⏱️ 8-15mn de jeu.
💰 Gratuit.
🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/3378600/...

A Steam Deck console showing the title screen of "Confluence: An Of Sense and Soul Soliloquy" surrounded by victorian paraphernalia and flowers.

As sure as the sun glaring in the sky, Confluence: An Of Sense and Soul Soliloquy is now on Steam! ✨🌈

Hear Hugo's tale of life and love in this short free game: store.steampowered.com/app/3378600/Confluence_An_Of_Sense_and_Soul_Soliloquy

(It plays on Steam Deck as well! 🥰)

#indiegame #visualnovel

screenshot of the LGBT+ visual novel Canvas Menagerie. a pair of anime boys stand close in a romantic pose against a sunrise. the textbox reads: Ren So sensitive. I've never seen someone at the beach have such a sour face.

screenshot of the LGBT+ visual novel Canvas Menagerie. a pair of anime boys sit in a car with a grey haired character looking out the window and a blue haired character driving, his head turned towards the other. the textbox reads: Niko Okay, one, that wasn't my question. And two, I've seen your cologne commercials.

screenshot of the LGBT+ visual novel Canvas Menagerie. a group of anime style characters stand in front of several trailer RVs outside during the daytime. the textbox reads: Serena I actually invited some more people from set, but who knows how many will actually show...

screenshot of the LGBT+ visual novel Canvas Menagerie. a group of anime style characters stand in an RV bedroom, all frowning. the textbox reads: Serena hands me a glass of water. Ren just looks at me with disdain. He turns around and leaves my bedroom.

tomorrow............

Seamus and Leticia from Of Sense and Soul having an awkward conversation on a country walk.

Sadie, Seamus, and George Charkham sit down to a family christmas dinner.

Hugo fondly glances towards his friend Dr Lewis, who is facing away and squinting at nearby blackbirds.

Nathaniel asks his younger brother Hugo what became of his foray into the Matrimonial News.

With the completion of all our game sprites comes a new public Kickstarter update to round out a busy 2024!

(And so do some rather nifty new screenshots!)

Read our latest Backer Bulletin here 💌

#visualnovel #indiegame #cozygames

Seamus and Leticia from Of Sense and Soul having an awkward conversation on a country walk.

Sadie, Seamus, and George Charkham sit down to a family christmas dinner.

Hugo fondly glances towards his friend Dr Lewis, who is facing away and squinting at nearby blackbirds.

Nathaniel asks his younger brother Hugo what became of his foray into the Matrimonial News.

With the completion of all our game sprites comes a new public Kickstarter update to round out a busy 2024!

(And so do some rather nifty new screenshots!)

Read our latest Backer Bulletin here 💌

#visualnovel #indiegame #cozygames

I made the decision to scrap some art assets for a flashback sequence in OSAS yesterday, in favour of using existing assets instead, and I think it’s worked quite nicely!

Here’s a bit of Seamus duking it out in past tense with his father 🫡

#vndev #renpy #indiegames

Announcement Image for Of Sense and Soul participating in the Women Led Games Game Awards Edition Steam Event from December 8 to 15, 2024.

We're delighted our queer Victorian romance game is part of the Women-Led Games #TheGameAwards Edition event on Steam! @womenledgames.com 💖💪

Play the updated OSAS Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/

#WLGxTGA #visualnovel #indiegame

A collage showing visual novels by women-led teams.

You can find even more visual novels made by amazing female devs, both released and upcoming, on the event page: store.steampowered.com/curator/43765559/sale/Women-LedGamesShowcase

Announcement Image for Of Sense and Soul participating in the Women Led Games Game Awards Edition Steam Event from December 8 to 15, 2024.

We're delighted our queer Victorian romance game is part of the Women-Led Games #TheGameAwards Edition event on Steam! @womenledgames.com 💖💪

Play the updated OSAS Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/

#WLGxTGA #visualnovel #indiegame

And now, the bloopers have hit YouTube! 😱❗

Subscribe to us there for more shorts direct to your feed:
youtube.com/shorts/SDHu9...

Having live direction means there are plenty of fun outtakes. And we do mean plenty! 😄🎙️

(Much of this fun comes at Seamus’ expense, but @shaunmendum.bsky.social is both his VA and chief culprit in that!)

Play the demo update in all its glory: ofsenseandsoul.com/demo 💌

#visualnovel #voiceacting

Direction by @maho-studio.bsky.social

@maxherzfeld.bsky.social as Hugo Brooks

@shaunmendum.bsky.social as Seamus Charkham

Having live direction means there are plenty of fun outtakes. And we do mean plenty! 😄🎙️

(Much of this fun comes at Seamus’ expense, but @shaunmendum.bsky.social is both his VA and chief culprit in that!)

Play the demo update in all its glory: ofsenseandsoul.com/demo 💌

#visualnovel #voiceacting

Of Sense and Soul Camera Demo Update announcement image for Version 4.1

A little birdie told us there was a big bug in the latest demo update; that's now been taken care of. 🐛❌

Version 4.1 of the Of Sense and Soul Extended Demo is at your service! 💌🫡

Itch: forsythiaproductions.itch.io/of-sense-and-soul
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/

Of Sense and Soul Camera Demo Update announcement image for Version 4.1

A little birdie told us there was a big bug in the latest demo update; that's now been taken care of. 🐛❌

Version 4.1 of the Of Sense and Soul Extended Demo is at your service! 💌🫡

Itch: forsythiaproductions.itch.io/of-sense-and-soul
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/

A close-up of a frustrated looking man with the text “POV your gay victorian blind date is going awry (and someone’s gone and made it into a game called Of Sense and Soul)” on it.

A mosaic blurred picture of two men holding hands with the text “Number 2: Hand Holding (before marriage)” written on top with the words “hand holding” censored.

I’m played around with making short form video content tonight and I keep making myself laugh, I love my game so much 😂😂

#visualnovel #indiedev

Our catch of the day? A New Demo Update, with bonus voiced scenes and a camera refresh to boot!

Who's the lobster in your friend group? 🦞

Wishlist & Play store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/ 💌✨

VA by @oliversmithvavo.bsky.social, @shaunmendum.bsky.social

#visualnovel #indiegame

Our catch of the day? A New Demo Update, with bonus voiced scenes and a camera refresh to boot!

Who's the lobster in your friend group? 🦞

Wishlist & Play store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/ 💌✨

VA by @oliversmithvavo.bsky.social, @shaunmendum.bsky.social

#visualnovel #indiegame

Are you looking for a game to demo and wishlist? 👀

By all means! 💖

A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Dr Lewis and Mrs Lewis conversing.

A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Hugo and Seamus sharing a tender moment on a bus ride.

A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Hugo wincing as his boss delivers a diatribe against birds right in his face.

A screenshot from Of Sense and Soul showing Seamus rolling his eyes and Hugo looking perplexed as James winks and makes a suggestive joke.

Hello! This #ScreenshotSaturday we've been hard at work on our queer Victorian romance visual novel Of Sense and Soul 🥰💌

You can find the demo at: store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/

Hello! We’re making a queer Victorian slice of life romance visual novel where seeking growth and belonging lead the story 💌

Would love to be included!

(And this is the studio account!) 💌💖

Of Sense and Soul on Steam A queer Victorian romance visual novel in which a gentleman running from the past and a poet hiding from the future collide through a lonely hearts ad. Suddenly, their lives can blossom—if you choose ...

That’s us at the very top! 😳👋

No deals just yet but the demo’s free and ~2-3 hours long! ✨

Of Sense and Soul: A Queer Victorian Romance VN by @forsythiaprod.bsky.social
💌
store.steampowered.com/app/2231680/Of_Sense_and_Soul/