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Modern Era (2010s-Present)

• Steam & Digital Distribution: Platforms like Steam allowed uncensored adult visual novels to reach a global audience (HuniePop, Being a DIK).
• Western Indie Boom: Western developers created their own adult VNs (Summertime Saga, Acting Lessons), often blending Western art styles with VN mechanics.
• Decline in Japan, Growth Overseas: While the Japanese eroge market has shrunk due to mobile games and stricter regulations, indie Western and crowdfunded projects (via Patreon, itch.io) have flourished.
• VR & New Tech: Some developers experiment with adult VR visual novels for immersive experiences.

Cultural Impact & Controversies

• Censorship Laws: Japan's industry faced restrictions due to obscenity laws, while Western platforms like Steam have inconsistent policies.
• Hybrid Genres: Many modern VNs downplay explicit content to appeal to broader audiences (Steins;Gate, Doki Doki Literature Club).
• Criticism & Advocacy: The genre faces criticism for problematic tropes but also has defenders who see it as a legitimate storytelling medium.

Today, adult visual novels remain a niche but influential part of gaming, with a mix of Japanese legacy titles and Western indie innovations driving the genre forward.