Harmony Frontiers
@harmonyfrontiers.org
Software Development company ♡ Here to bring vocals to the unheard ♡ #vocalsynth ♡ #vndev
This isn't a laughing matter - #psychegamejam2026 starts today! Will you be participating? Do you have your team together or are you going solo? If you need the support, there's still time to reach out to other developers! #gamedev #gamejam 🧡 itch.io/jam/psyche-g... 🧡 discord.com/invite/mry9w...
Looking for an excuse to try out a mental health-related narrative in your next game? #psychegamejam2026 is your answer! This year's event opens in April with the optional theme of "finding the light"! #gamedev #gamejam 🧡 itch.io/jam/psyche-g... 🧡 discord.com/invite/mry9w...
Want to get a head start on #psychegamejam2026? This event encourages the release of narrative-based games with mental health representation from April to May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Here are the details for this year's! #gamedev #gamejam itch.io/jam/psyche-g...
Psyche Game Jam 2026
A game jam from 2026-04-01 to 2026-06-01 hosted by Harmony Frontiers. Welcome to Psyche Game Jam 2026! This is a game jam that runs from April to May in honor of Mental Health Awareness month. Our goa...
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What does it mean to have a branching storyline and what does working with one entail? 🤔 Find out in our latest Column, where we talk about interactive narratives, the #ChooseWiselyFestival, and our personal experiences developing the #SoPVN! harmonyfrontiers.org/columns/inte...
Have you noticed our new promo art? @drawnbymabel.bsky.social did a wonderful job incorporating elements of the existing styles in our game with her own. Pictured is a moment where Kacper appears to be adjusting to his new (after)life. Will you be joining him? #SoPVN #indiedev #vndev
With 300+ games and only 1 week, what will you choose? The #ChooseWiselyFestival hosted by my friend @studioephua.bsky.social is live on Steam! It's a wonderful collection of choice-driven narrative games from around the world, especially visual novels. store.steampowered.com/sale/choosew...
📚The Choose Wisely Festival, the celebration of branching narrative games is LIVE! 🎮 🔗 ephua.uk/CWF25 ✨ 390+ games from indie darlings to acclaimed studios ✨ 60 min showcase ✨ Over 200 games on sale ✨ Exclusive bundle deals From now until Dec 15, Choose Wisely. #ChooseWiselyFestival
We're elated to share that State of Presence will be a part of @studioephua.bsky.social's #ChooseWiselyFestival! If you like the sound of a #pointandclick #visualnovel that toys with the concept of existence and physicality, consider giving it a wishlist as you check out the event! ephua.uk/CWF25
We're halfway through #psychegamejam2025! Is your entry going as planned? If you're worried about the deadline, now might be a good time to pull out those scope scissors! Or maybe you can release a demo instead... 🤔 #gamedev #gamejam itch.io/jam/psyche-g...
Our monthly #SoPVN devlog just went up on Ko-fi! In these supporter-exclusive posts, we talk at-length about the setup of our #pointandclick #visualnovel. Donators will find the last two especially useful for the demo release! #KofiPromoteChallenge ko-fi.com/stateofprese...
Psyche Game Jam 2025, fittingly, spans Mental Health Awareness Month and then some. www.wraithkal.com/psyche-game-... #psychegamejam2025 #mentalhealth #MentalHealthMatters
Tomorrow's the day! Will you be joining #psychegamejam2025? It's not too late to find a team! Check the jam's community tab on #itchio or become a part of our Discord server to connect with other participants. #gamedev #gamejam ⭐️ itch.io/jam/psyche-g... ⭐️ discord.com/invite/mry9w...
Can't wait for State of Presence to come out already? You can help speed up its development by supporting the game through Ko-fi! ☕️💕 #KofiLaunch ko-fi.com/stateofprese...
Psyche Game Jam is back for another year! This event opens from the beginning of April up until the end of May. To enter, prepare to release a narrative-based game with mental health representation during the set time period! #gamedev #gamejam #psychegamejam2025 itch.io/jam/psyche-g...
In a moment, we'll be taking a step away from State of Presence to announce...
Since Bluesky missed out on our demo's character intros, we'll be posting them bi-weekly until we're all caught up! We hope everyone looks forward to meeting the #SoPVN cast! 🥰
We're excited to announce that our #pointandclick #visualnovel, State of Presence, is now available to wishlist on Steam! 🥳 You can find more details about the project at the link! 👀 #wishlistwednesday #indiedev #vndev #SoPVN store.steampowered.com/app/2769120/...
State of Presence on Steam
Waking up in a stranger's apartment is a jarring experience, even worse is learning you're there because you died. Phase between memories, the liminal plane, and current day to uncover your demise. Bo...
store.steampowered.com
![Priscilla de Laat (She/Her)
Age: Early 30s, Height: 5'7" (171cm)
Priscilla is extraverted to a fault.
Her presence is well known in the area, whether for good or bad reason depends entirely on the person.
While relatively good-natured, at times, it's as if she enjoys arguing for the sake of argument.
Her resourcefulness ensures she gets what she wants, though she may not think all the way through before shooting for it.
"I was the same way when I moved here. I found that establishing new routines helped me a lot."
[Priscilla stands to the left of the textbox with a light smile. Her thick, curly hair is pulled up into a messy bun, barring two twists, one on each side of her face. It's lavender, and pairs well with her pastel makeup. She has a rectangular frame, an ivory skin tone, and lime-colored eyes. She's adorned with jewelry and carries a little pocketbook with a gold chain. Her pants are slightly high-waisted with intricate gold designs on the sides. Her shirt has flowing sleeves and an opening at the top.] [There is a lesbian pride flag in the bottom right corner.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sh4lbrjphdtqvgljxzgvqais/bafkreiaa7i2pt3s7yd6tkm7n2mgh3zzcum6nolrdernatsomvwi5td5bwy)
![Bente de Laat (She/Her)
Age: Early 30s, Height: 5'2" (158cm)
Bente doesn't need to be in the spotlight to light up a room.
She can be slow to open up and tends to downplay her accomplishments, but she's a talented person overall.
It's clear that she's always thinking of others and how she can help them, though she has a tendency to avoid conflict whenever possible, even if there's none to be avoided.
"Sorry about the noise. I don't know what's gotten into Grim today."
[Bente stands to the left of the textbox with a polite smile. She has pink hair styled as a coily bob, light blue eyes, an apple figure, and a rich brown skin tone. The top half of her dress is dotted and has a ribbon at the neck. There's a gold belt right below her chest, and the rest of the dress flows out from under it, covered in floral patterns.] [There is a bisexual pride flag in the bottom right corner.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sh4lbrjphdtqvgljxzgvqais/bafkreiehpbnwrwggfz75o7gdic7g7a6fadtmjwadzhdgqb3p5l7nh23rhy)
![Uri Dumont (He/They)
Age: Early 20s, Height: 5'3" (160cm)
Often coming across as dismissive and distant, Uri is terrible at expressing his emotions.
It's common for him to push aside rationality and impulsively let his feelings take over instead.
Others' expectations weigh on him heavily, so he'll often flee at the sight of liability.
It doesn't help that he won't listen to anyone... unless they're in his favor.
"Just say what's on your mind. I can answer your questions better if I can hear them."
[Uri stands to the left of the textbox with a flat expression and teeth partially showing. He has an hourglass frame, dark purple eyes, and a sienna skin tone. Maroon bangs frame his face, while the rest of his hair swoops over his left shoulder. He wears a patterned button-up shirt with sleeves rolled up to his elbows. His pastel dress pants are held up by a belt and his blazer jacket hangs over his shoulders.] [There is a non-binary pride flag and a pansexual pride flag in the bottom right corner.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sh4lbrjphdtqvgljxzgvqais/bafkreiersy3phjy7p54tmhn33pdxqphwhd67xuh5hbygneo6cw4uuvsg4u)
![Suzette Blanc (She/Her)
Age: Late 20s, Height: 5'6.5"
Suzette is a cheerful woman who never backs down, even when she really should.
She's assertive, and when her mind is set, her drive is adamant and unwavering.
While she loves being around others, her emotional sensitivity can make certain interactions difficult for her.
Rarely on the same page as anyone else, she often feels lonely and left out.
"A ghost's gotta do what a ghost's gotta do."
[Suzette stands to the left of the textbox in a pose that looks as if she's talking with an open smile. She has broad shoulders, a sand-colored skin tone, and hazel eyes. Her raspberry red hair is pulled into loose pigtails that rest on her shoulders. There are stray strands here and there, accompanied by choppy bangs. She wears a blue dress with thin white stripes going down it. The bottom of the dress makes a hard change to red at a point, and the belt at its waist matches in tone.] [There is an asexual pride flag and an aromantic pride flag in the bottom right corner.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sh4lbrjphdtqvgljxzgvqais/bafkreiajl53kw2lp33ieoqwvqofxyzmv2uxu4jkl6hbz6s23uqixm37dvm)
![Mikhail Volkov (He/Him)
Age: Mid-20s, Height: 5'6" (168cm)
Mikhail relatively keeps to himself having a love-hate relationship with the presence of others.
Getting a break from the gnawing feeling of loneliness is a comfort, but larger groups leave him rather irritable.
In general, he comes off as hostile, but underneath, he's a melancholic soul who wants to find a place where he belongs.
"Whatever you're thinking, drop it. It's too late for any of that."
[Mikhail stands to the left of the textbox, his eyes cast downwards and his arms crossed. He has porcelain skin, hazel eyes, and a bit of bulk to him. His light brown hair is a curly mop that drops down to his chin. He wears a knit long-sleeve shirt with stylized cuts at the sleeves, skinny jeans with a chain on the side, and a belt that's not fully tucked away.] [In the bottom right corner, where a pride flag would typically be placed, there is simply a question mark.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sh4lbrjphdtqvgljxzgvqais/bafkreics44uc5gpiiauohwsdh6d45kwmbk5bsxzodwwybsvm34r4csaqa4)
![Sakuya Volkova (She/Her)
Age: Early 20s, Height: 5'0" (153cm)
Confident in her own abilities, Sakuya strives to take life head-on.
She's loyal to those she holds dear and resentful towards those that break that trust.
Driven to protect her makeshift family, she's quick to act on intense feelings.
At times, she can come across as unintentionally cryptic.
"See, the thing is... You... You're already dead."
[Sakuya stands to the left of the textbox with a sympathetic expression. The top layer of her green hair is tied up in buns, while the bottom layer falls partway down her front and back. She wears a large t-shirt tied at the waist and striped leggings.] [There is a non-binary pride flag and a demigirl pride flag in the bottom right corner.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sh4lbrjphdtqvgljxzgvqais/bafkreiekxwrwy2yaoam3dseyzvn3wfmabngt7yk7g44sjcmnbxy4lcz2tm)
![Osamu Fujioka (He/Him)
Age: Older Teens, Height: 5'5" (165cm)
Osamu is the type of person who sells himself short at every challenge in life.
Stuck in his own head, his lack of willpower often prevents him from action.
Though he may seem stubborn, and occasionally rude, Osamu means well.
He is empathetic to the circumstances of others and tries his best when people need him.
"Are you sure you want me to have this?"
[Osamu stands to the left of the textbox with a surprised expression. He hides his right eye behind messy blue hair. His hairstyle is similar to a shaggy crop, but longer in the front. The ends curl upwards at random. His one visible eye is purple with bags underneath it and his body type can be described as chubby. He wears a long-sleeve shirt that's pulled down more on his left side as well as striped baggy pants.] [There is a bisexual pride flag in the bottom right corner.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sh4lbrjphdtqvgljxzgvqais/bafkreianphygm2p4xtn4jsach7ooaa32rcylrcb2hccafbnqgzjhqr4ady)
![Marcel Takarski (He/Him)
Age: Older Teens, Height: 5'6" (168cm)
Marcel is an absolute loose cannon.
He'll go out of his way to do the opposite of what any authority figure asks of him.
Being the extravert that he is, he rarely hesitates to voice his personal opinion.
He always seems to be the one having the most fun out of everyone in the room and loves to try new things whenever possible.
"Do I look like a princess meant to be stuck in a tower?"
[Marcel stands to the left of the textbox with a half-smile. He has an average build, pale skin, yellow eyes, and a white step mullet a little over chin-length. His left ear is pierced. He wears a bright t-shirt underneath a shirt jacket. His jeans are torn.] [In the bottom right corner, where a pride flag would typically be placed, there is simply a question mark.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sh4lbrjphdtqvgljxzgvqais/bafkreifgmdkte3l7bxuckry5ixksux2htcbpmerqsndojdrgraywhw7ulm)
![Izaak Kruk (He/Him)
Age: Early 20s, Height: 5’9” (176cm)
Underneath his playful exterior, Izaak can be hard to read.
Just when you think you’ve figured him out, he’ll flip from sarcastic to serious, throwing you for a loop.
He uses his charisma in a way that serves as comic relief.
The question is: is this meant to ease others’ tension or his own?
“Mind if I crash here for a while? I just need a place to relax.”
[Izaak stands to the left of the textbox, raising his eyebrow with a slight smile. He has the frame of an inverted triangle, pale skin, aquamarine eyes, and fluffy, medium-length, light green hair. His colorful attire consists of a turtleneck, light jacket, and jeans.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sh4lbrjphdtqvgljxzgvqais/bafkreih6mwrvjbjheec7qpp5m4r7gpdvfp76qafbdwmwia6d7un7a7fd3i)
![Kacper Takarski (He/Him)
Age: Early 20s, Height: 5’8” (173cm)
Creative, loyal, and alert, Kacper is the reliable but overprotective brother figure.
He feels the constant need to be responsible for everything, and he is hit hard by guilt when situations go wrong.
For the most part, he can hold his patience, but he has a short fuse once pushed beyond his comfort zone.
Art is his outlet for expressing himself.
“I don’t really have a choice. No matter my feelings, I need to know what has happened to me.”
[Kacper stands to the left of the textbox with a worried expression. He has a slim build, pale skin, blue eyes, and choppy, asymmetrical yellow hair that reaches below his chin on one side. He wears a button-up shirt beneath a sweater and slacks.] [There is a gay pride flag and a vincian pride flag in the bottom right corner.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sh4lbrjphdtqvgljxzgvqais/bafkreiadpvgtrtei6dm5zwgwsabttuqr5prnsdlqovphf24npgo4ict6pm)