Studio Ephua
@studioephua.bsky.social
Ephua is a micro-studio dedicated to creating immersive, thought-provoking tales.
We believe stories are a universal truth, and humans are at the heart of them.
ephua.uk | London, 🇬🇧📍 | DMs Open
We host the Choose Wisely Festival!
We believe stories are a universal truth, and humans are at the heart of them.
ephua.uk | London, 🇬🇧📍 | DMs Open
We host the Choose Wisely Festival!
📜 You were a hero once before, but what kind of hero will you be now?
In Ashes is an LGBTQ+ fantasy adventure where you must balance heroism and survival with rest, burn out, and trust.
🎮 cutt.ly/Dr24en2l
#InAshes #IndieGame #VisualNovel #indiedev #Otome #Otomesky #Otomedev #Gamedev #VNdev
In Ashes is an LGBTQ+ fantasy adventure where you must balance heroism and survival with rest, burn out, and trust.
🎮 cutt.ly/Dr24en2l
#InAshes #IndieGame #VisualNovel #indiedev #Otome #Otomesky #Otomedev #Gamedev #VNdev
October 10, 2025 at 11:05 PM
📜 You were a hero once before, but what kind of hero will you be now?
In Ashes is an LGBTQ+ fantasy adventure where you must balance heroism and survival with rest, burn out, and trust.
🎮 cutt.ly/Dr24en2l
#InAshes #IndieGame #VisualNovel #indiedev #Otome #Otomesky #Otomedev #Gamedev #VNdev
In Ashes is an LGBTQ+ fantasy adventure where you must balance heroism and survival with rest, burn out, and trust.
🎮 cutt.ly/Dr24en2l
#InAshes #IndieGame #VisualNovel #indiedev #Otome #Otomesky #Otomedev #Gamedev #VNdev
💖 3,000 WISHLISTS!! 💖
In Ashes just surpassed 3K wishlists on Steam!
As a small dev, milestones and support like this mean so so much.
To celebrate, here's MC and their partners in crime!
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/...
#Gamedev #Indiegame #VisualNovel #indidev #InAshesGame
In Ashes just surpassed 3K wishlists on Steam!
As a small dev, milestones and support like this mean so so much.
To celebrate, here's MC and their partners in crime!
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/...
#Gamedev #Indiegame #VisualNovel #indidev #InAshesGame
October 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
💖 3,000 WISHLISTS!! 💖
In Ashes just surpassed 3K wishlists on Steam!
As a small dev, milestones and support like this mean so so much.
To celebrate, here's MC and their partners in crime!
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/...
#Gamedev #Indiegame #VisualNovel #indidev #InAshesGame
In Ashes just surpassed 3K wishlists on Steam!
As a small dev, milestones and support like this mean so so much.
To celebrate, here's MC and their partners in crime!
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/...
#Gamedev #Indiegame #VisualNovel #indidev #InAshesGame
📣Call for Content Creators & Streamers 📣
The Choose Wisely Festival drops this winter with a stellar lineup of 300+ of narrative games from your favourite studios and indie darlings.
Love games where choices matter? Sign up to collaborate with the event!
👉 https://forms.gle/Uu9sBDsYC6Yjoiz49
🔄✅
The Choose Wisely Festival drops this winter with a stellar lineup of 300+ of narrative games from your favourite studios and indie darlings.
Love games where choices matter? Sign up to collaborate with the event!
👉 https://forms.gle/Uu9sBDsYC6Yjoiz49
🔄✅
October 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
📣Call for Content Creators & Streamers 📣
The Choose Wisely Festival drops this winter with a stellar lineup of 300+ of narrative games from your favourite studios and indie darlings.
Love games where choices matter? Sign up to collaborate with the event!
👉 https://forms.gle/Uu9sBDsYC6Yjoiz49
🔄✅
The Choose Wisely Festival drops this winter with a stellar lineup of 300+ of narrative games from your favourite studios and indie darlings.
Love games where choices matter? Sign up to collaborate with the event!
👉 https://forms.gle/Uu9sBDsYC6Yjoiz49
🔄✅
The Fall in Love Romance visual novel Festival ends in just a few hours...
Have you decided who your heart will belong to?
💖 cutt.ly/orGgStbJ
#FallinLoveFestival #InAshesGame
#indiegames #indiedev #visualnovel #otomesky
Have you decided who your heart will belong to?
💖 cutt.ly/orGgStbJ
#FallinLoveFestival #InAshesGame
#indiegames #indiedev #visualnovel #otomesky
September 30, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The Fall in Love Romance visual novel Festival ends in just a few hours...
Have you decided who your heart will belong to?
💖 cutt.ly/orGgStbJ
#FallinLoveFestival #InAshesGame
#indiegames #indiedev #visualnovel #otomesky
Have you decided who your heart will belong to?
💖 cutt.ly/orGgStbJ
#FallinLoveFestival #InAshesGame
#indiegames #indiedev #visualnovel #otomesky
The Fall in Love Visual Novel Showcase is live NOW on Twitch!
Tune in to see 20 wonderfully made visual novel trailers centred around the core theme of love and romance.
📺https://www.twitch.tv/lirielirie
🔄Appreciated!
#IndieGames #VisualNovel #IndieGame #Gaming #DatingSims #FallInLoveFestival
Tune in to see 20 wonderfully made visual novel trailers centred around the core theme of love and romance.
📺https://www.twitch.tv/lirielirie
🔄Appreciated!
#IndieGames #VisualNovel #IndieGame #Gaming #DatingSims #FallInLoveFestival
September 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Fall in Love Visual Novel Showcase is live NOW on Twitch!
Tune in to see 20 wonderfully made visual novel trailers centred around the core theme of love and romance.
📺https://www.twitch.tv/lirielirie
🔄Appreciated!
#IndieGames #VisualNovel #IndieGame #Gaming #DatingSims #FallInLoveFestival
Tune in to see 20 wonderfully made visual novel trailers centred around the core theme of love and romance.
📺https://www.twitch.tv/lirielirie
🔄Appreciated!
#IndieGames #VisualNovel #IndieGame #Gaming #DatingSims #FallInLoveFestival
Join us later today with at the #FallinLoveFestival Showcase!
In Ashes will be shown alongside other talented devs and romantics, celebrating romance-themed visual novels.
Lirie & Ran will be hosting the showcase at 3PM CT / 8PM UTC.
You can tune in here: https://www.twitch.tv/lirielirie
In Ashes will be shown alongside other talented devs and romantics, celebrating romance-themed visual novels.
Lirie & Ran will be hosting the showcase at 3PM CT / 8PM UTC.
You can tune in here: https://www.twitch.tv/lirielirie
September 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Join us later today with at the #FallinLoveFestival Showcase!
In Ashes will be shown alongside other talented devs and romantics, celebrating romance-themed visual novels.
Lirie & Ran will be hosting the showcase at 3PM CT / 8PM UTC.
You can tune in here: https://www.twitch.tv/lirielirie
In Ashes will be shown alongside other talented devs and romantics, celebrating romance-themed visual novels.
Lirie & Ran will be hosting the showcase at 3PM CT / 8PM UTC.
You can tune in here: https://www.twitch.tv/lirielirie
Studio Ephua is taking part in the first-ever Fall In Love visual novel festival!
Join us in celebrating over 200 romance-themed visual novels with demos and discounts on Steam!
Live now until October 1st.
🫶 https://cutt.ly/3rCTu7j3
#FallinLoveFestival #InAshesGame #VisualNovels #OtomeSky
Join us in celebrating over 200 romance-themed visual novels with demos and discounts on Steam!
Live now until October 1st.
🫶 https://cutt.ly/3rCTu7j3
#FallinLoveFestival #InAshesGame #VisualNovels #OtomeSky
September 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Studio Ephua is taking part in the first-ever Fall In Love visual novel festival!
Join us in celebrating over 200 romance-themed visual novels with demos and discounts on Steam!
Live now until October 1st.
🫶 https://cutt.ly/3rCTu7j3
#FallinLoveFestival #InAshesGame #VisualNovels #OtomeSky
Join us in celebrating over 200 romance-themed visual novels with demos and discounts on Steam!
Live now until October 1st.
🫶 https://cutt.ly/3rCTu7j3
#FallinLoveFestival #InAshesGame #VisualNovels #OtomeSky
It's been rather quiet here, but why don't we share a little sneak peek!
Here's a preview of the protagonist of In Ashes, our fantasy adventure visual novel!
Do they look like the hero you expected them to be? 🌙
#indiedev #gamedev #lgbt #otomesky #interactivefiction #gaming #vndev #visualnovel
Here's a preview of the protagonist of In Ashes, our fantasy adventure visual novel!
Do they look like the hero you expected them to be? 🌙
#indiedev #gamedev #lgbt #otomesky #interactivefiction #gaming #vndev #visualnovel
September 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It's been rather quiet here, but why don't we share a little sneak peek!
Here's a preview of the protagonist of In Ashes, our fantasy adventure visual novel!
Do they look like the hero you expected them to be? 🌙
#indiedev #gamedev #lgbt #otomesky #interactivefiction #gaming #vndev #visualnovel
Here's a preview of the protagonist of In Ashes, our fantasy adventure visual novel!
Do they look like the hero you expected them to be? 🌙
#indiedev #gamedev #lgbt #otomesky #interactivefiction #gaming #vndev #visualnovel
A mysterious noble scholar has taken a interest in you...
But which hairstyle catches your eye: A or B?
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #games #vndev #otomesky #otome #bishounen #InAshesGame
But which hairstyle catches your eye: A or B?
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #games #vndev #otomesky #otome #bishounen #InAshesGame
August 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A mysterious noble scholar has taken a interest in you...
But which hairstyle catches your eye: A or B?
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #games #vndev #otomesky #otome #bishounen #InAshesGame
But which hairstyle catches your eye: A or B?
#indiedev #gamedev #indiegame #games #vndev #otomesky #otome #bishounen #InAshesGame
The warm tones of the sky embrace a star-kissed evening.
In the distance, curfew bells harmonise, stirring the wildlife. You have trained for too long.
It is time to rest, little hero. 🌙
🎮 cutt.ly/LrGgLxQY
#IndieGame #IndieDev #ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev #visualnovels #otome #InAshesGame
In the distance, curfew bells harmonise, stirring the wildlife. You have trained for too long.
It is time to rest, little hero. 🌙
🎮 cutt.ly/LrGgLxQY
#IndieGame #IndieDev #ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev #visualnovels #otome #InAshesGame
August 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The warm tones of the sky embrace a star-kissed evening.
In the distance, curfew bells harmonise, stirring the wildlife. You have trained for too long.
It is time to rest, little hero. 🌙
🎮 cutt.ly/LrGgLxQY
#IndieGame #IndieDev #ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev #visualnovels #otome #InAshesGame
In the distance, curfew bells harmonise, stirring the wildlife. You have trained for too long.
It is time to rest, little hero. 🌙
🎮 cutt.ly/LrGgLxQY
#IndieGame #IndieDev #ScreenshotSaturday #gamedev #visualnovels #otome #InAshesGame
Did we mention the absolute gorgeous background art in #RCCF, set a vibe that is just chef's kiss?
The devs are new on Bsky, so do give them a follow. @redclovercasefiles.bsky.social
#redclovercasefiles #gaming #vndev #gamedev #indiedev #ゲーム制作 #kickstarter
The devs are new on Bsky, so do give them a follow. @redclovercasefiles.bsky.social
#redclovercasefiles #gaming #vndev #gamedev #indiedev #ゲーム制作 #kickstarter
August 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Did we mention the absolute gorgeous background art in #RCCF, set a vibe that is just chef's kiss?
The devs are new on Bsky, so do give them a follow. @redclovercasefiles.bsky.social
#redclovercasefiles #gaming #vndev #gamedev #indiedev #ゲーム制作 #kickstarter
The devs are new on Bsky, so do give them a follow. @redclovercasefiles.bsky.social
#redclovercasefiles #gaming #vndev #gamedev #indiedev #ゲーム制作 #kickstarter
This week's #followfriday is @redclovercasefiles.bsky.social!
The Red Clover Case files is a neo-noir supernatural murder mystery!
Investigate crime scenes and haunted locales as freshly minted occult auditor John Tsukimori, and evaluate all you learn to name the real killer.
#gamedev #indiegame
The Red Clover Case files is a neo-noir supernatural murder mystery!
Investigate crime scenes and haunted locales as freshly minted occult auditor John Tsukimori, and evaluate all you learn to name the real killer.
#gamedev #indiegame
August 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This week's #followfriday is @redclovercasefiles.bsky.social!
The Red Clover Case files is a neo-noir supernatural murder mystery!
Investigate crime scenes and haunted locales as freshly minted occult auditor John Tsukimori, and evaluate all you learn to name the real killer.
#gamedev #indiegame
The Red Clover Case files is a neo-noir supernatural murder mystery!
Investigate crime scenes and haunted locales as freshly minted occult auditor John Tsukimori, and evaluate all you learn to name the real killer.
#gamedev #indiegame
Just make it exist first, you can make it good later.
(Though we still all love the original)
#indiedev #visualnovels
(Though we still all love the original)
#indiedev #visualnovels
August 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Just make it exist first, you can make it good later.
(Though we still all love the original)
#indiedev #visualnovels
(Though we still all love the original)
#indiedev #visualnovels
I really think we have a pretty game.
"Below lies the quiet, sleepy town of Hwen.
Nestled against the foothills of the mountains, its population is barely enough to be considered a town."
🍃 store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/...
#gamedev #indiedev #vndev #InAshesGame #indiegame
"Below lies the quiet, sleepy town of Hwen.
Nestled against the foothills of the mountains, its population is barely enough to be considered a town."
🍃 store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/...
#gamedev #indiedev #vndev #InAshesGame #indiegame
August 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I really think we have a pretty game.
"Below lies the quiet, sleepy town of Hwen.
Nestled against the foothills of the mountains, its population is barely enough to be considered a town."
🍃 store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/...
#gamedev #indiedev #vndev #InAshesGame #indiegame
"Below lies the quiet, sleepy town of Hwen.
Nestled against the foothills of the mountains, its population is barely enough to be considered a town."
🍃 store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/...
#gamedev #indiedev #vndev #InAshesGame #indiegame
🌊 The #WorldOceanDay Steam sale is LIVE! Head over now to grab bargains and browse upcoming games, all while supporting @whalesorg’s work to create safe seas for 🐳 & 🐬! @GamesForWaves #WODFEST. Don’t miss out! 💙
🎮 https://bit.ly/WODSale25
Wishlist In Ashes: https://bit.ly/3ZlQdc5
🎮 https://bit.ly/WODSale25
Wishlist In Ashes: https://bit.ly/3ZlQdc5
June 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🌊 The #WorldOceanDay Steam sale is LIVE! Head over now to grab bargains and browse upcoming games, all while supporting @whalesorg’s work to create safe seas for 🐳 & 🐬! @GamesForWaves #WODFEST. Don’t miss out! 💙
🎮 https://bit.ly/WODSale25
Wishlist In Ashes: https://bit.ly/3ZlQdc5
🎮 https://bit.ly/WODSale25
Wishlist In Ashes: https://bit.ly/3ZlQdc5
The @itch.io page for In Ashes is live!
Step into the boots of a weary, burnt out hero, and face the life you left behind.
You were a hero once before, but what kind of hero will you be now?
🎮 studioephua.itch.io/in-ashes
Don't forget to add to your collections, play the demo, & leave a rating!
Step into the boots of a weary, burnt out hero, and face the life you left behind.
You were a hero once before, but what kind of hero will you be now?
🎮 studioephua.itch.io/in-ashes
Don't forget to add to your collections, play the demo, & leave a rating!
March 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The @itch.io page for In Ashes is live!
Step into the boots of a weary, burnt out hero, and face the life you left behind.
You were a hero once before, but what kind of hero will you be now?
🎮 studioephua.itch.io/in-ashes
Don't forget to add to your collections, play the demo, & leave a rating!
Step into the boots of a weary, burnt out hero, and face the life you left behind.
You were a hero once before, but what kind of hero will you be now?
🎮 studioephua.itch.io/in-ashes
Don't forget to add to your collections, play the demo, & leave a rating!
Join us later today on IGN as we take part in the Dames 4 Games Spring Showcase with our brand new announcement teaser trailer! Tune into IGN, Gamespot, and D4G March 5, 12PM PT.
Our newly announced game, In Ashes will be alongside special guests, developer spotlights, and femme legends in gaming!
Our newly announced game, In Ashes will be alongside special guests, developer spotlights, and femme legends in gaming!
March 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Join us later today on IGN as we take part in the Dames 4 Games Spring Showcase with our brand new announcement teaser trailer! Tune into IGN, Gamespot, and D4G March 5, 12PM PT.
Our newly announced game, In Ashes will be alongside special guests, developer spotlights, and femme legends in gaming!
Our newly announced game, In Ashes will be alongside special guests, developer spotlights, and femme legends in gaming!
Women’s Day Sale is still going on and we have the pleasure of being part of it alongside several other wonderful visual novels you can play right now on Steam!
Free and playable right now: In Ashes, Canvas Menagerie, Saintess of the Golden Bow, Crimson Waves, and A Date with Death!
#WomensDaySale
Free and playable right now: In Ashes, Canvas Menagerie, Saintess of the Golden Bow, Crimson Waves, and A Date with Death!
#WomensDaySale
March 4, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Women’s Day Sale is still going on and we have the pleasure of being part of it alongside several other wonderful visual novels you can play right now on Steam!
Free and playable right now: In Ashes, Canvas Menagerie, Saintess of the Golden Bow, Crimson Waves, and A Date with Death!
#WomensDaySale
Free and playable right now: In Ashes, Canvas Menagerie, Saintess of the Golden Bow, Crimson Waves, and A Date with Death!
#WomensDaySale
🎉 We’re part of the Steam Visual Novel Festival! 🎉
To celebrate, we’ve released a short alpha teaser for In Ashes!
Why don't you take a peek? Oh, and while you're there, say hi to Emi would you? 👋
Play & wishlist now! 👉 tinyurl.com/y4h5etbr
#VisualNovel #InAshesGame #IndieGame #Otome #IndieDev
To celebrate, we’ve released a short alpha teaser for In Ashes!
Why don't you take a peek? Oh, and while you're there, say hi to Emi would you? 👋
Play & wishlist now! 👉 tinyurl.com/y4h5etbr
#VisualNovel #InAshesGame #IndieGame #Otome #IndieDev
March 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🎉 We’re part of the Steam Visual Novel Festival! 🎉
To celebrate, we’ve released a short alpha teaser for In Ashes!
Why don't you take a peek? Oh, and while you're there, say hi to Emi would you? 👋
Play & wishlist now! 👉 tinyurl.com/y4h5etbr
#VisualNovel #InAshesGame #IndieGame #Otome #IndieDev
To celebrate, we’ve released a short alpha teaser for In Ashes!
Why don't you take a peek? Oh, and while you're there, say hi to Emi would you? 👋
Play & wishlist now! 👉 tinyurl.com/y4h5etbr
#VisualNovel #InAshesGame #IndieGame #Otome #IndieDev
It's #screenshotsaturday and the In Ashes steam page has just been updated to include... well, screenshots.
I think they're pretty cool, at least.
Maybe you can look at the rest and decide for yourself: store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/...
#Indiedev #indiegame #visualnovel #otome
I think they're pretty cool, at least.
Maybe you can look at the rest and decide for yourself: store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/...
#Indiedev #indiegame #visualnovel #otome
March 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
It's #screenshotsaturday and the In Ashes steam page has just been updated to include... well, screenshots.
I think they're pretty cool, at least.
Maybe you can look at the rest and decide for yourself: store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/...
#Indiedev #indiegame #visualnovel #otome
I think they're pretty cool, at least.
Maybe you can look at the rest and decide for yourself: store.steampowered.com/app/3434420/...
#Indiedev #indiegame #visualnovel #otome
So, this is cool! Our freshly announced game, In Ashes, will be taking part in the Women's Day Sale on Steam!
Check us out alongside many others amazing creations all week!
store.steampowered.com/sale/WomensD...
#WomensDaySale
Check us out alongside many others amazing creations all week!
store.steampowered.com/sale/WomensD...
#WomensDaySale
March 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
So, this is cool! Our freshly announced game, In Ashes, will be taking part in the Women's Day Sale on Steam!
Check us out alongside many others amazing creations all week!
store.steampowered.com/sale/WomensD...
#WomensDaySale
Check us out alongside many others amazing creations all week!
store.steampowered.com/sale/WomensD...
#WomensDaySale
📜You have one (1) unexpected quest!
Introducing In Ashes, a choice-driven fantasy adventure visual novel. Step into the boots of a weary, burnt out hero, and face the life you left behind.
You were a hero once, but will you be again?
✨ Wishlist now on Steam! bit.ly/3EVDuFR
#InAshesGame #IndieGame
Introducing In Ashes, a choice-driven fantasy adventure visual novel. Step into the boots of a weary, burnt out hero, and face the life you left behind.
You were a hero once, but will you be again?
✨ Wishlist now on Steam! bit.ly/3EVDuFR
#InAshesGame #IndieGame
February 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
📜You have one (1) unexpected quest!
Introducing In Ashes, a choice-driven fantasy adventure visual novel. Step into the boots of a weary, burnt out hero, and face the life you left behind.
You were a hero once, but will you be again?
✨ Wishlist now on Steam! bit.ly/3EVDuFR
#InAshesGame #IndieGame
Introducing In Ashes, a choice-driven fantasy adventure visual novel. Step into the boots of a weary, burnt out hero, and face the life you left behind.
You were a hero once, but will you be again?
✨ Wishlist now on Steam! bit.ly/3EVDuFR
#InAshesGame #IndieGame
Hello Bluesky! 💙
This is Studio Ephua, the micro-studio dedicated to creating immersive tales. We believe stories are a universal truth, and humans are at the heart of it.
Can you guess what our stories will be about?
#gaming #vndev #otome #otomesky #gamedev #indiedev #interactivefiction
This is Studio Ephua, the micro-studio dedicated to creating immersive tales. We believe stories are a universal truth, and humans are at the heart of it.
Can you guess what our stories will be about?
#gaming #vndev #otome #otomesky #gamedev #indiedev #interactivefiction
January 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM