Hehe, thank you so much!! ♡ I really hope it turns out well, because I’ve been working on it for a long time. I probably could’ve finished it much earlier, but I have this terrible habit of leaving the project alone for a while and then suddenly coming back to it again 😭
I’m CreatorRyumka, a game translator. One of my followers recently asked whether I’d ever consider working on INSOMNIA, so I went to check the game out.
I really liked the visual style, and I’d honestly be interested in translating it. The only thing is that I never start working on someone’s game without asking the creator first.
I saw that you mentioned Russian among the languages you may add in the future, but I wasn’t sure whether you already have someone lined up for that.
So I just wanted to ask if you’d be okay with me taking it on, or if someone else is already handling it.
I know the game is still a demo, so if you’d rather wait until the project is further along, that’s completely fine with me too.
Hi! I hope it’s okay to ask here — I couldn’t find a way to contact you privately.
I’m CreatorRyumka, a Russian game translator, and I’d love to translate Blood Temple into Russian. Would you be okay with me working on a Russian translation?
I always ask the creator for permission before starting a project, so apologies if you’ve already seen a similar message from me somewhere before.
Super! M-aș bucura foarte mult să vă ajut cu traducerea în limba română pentru proiectul vostru.
Вы можете связаться со мной в любое время, когда проект будет готов и вам понадобится моя помощь. Со мной можно связаться по электронной почте, через Twitter/X или Tumblr.
Если у вас будут и другие проекты, которые вы захотите перевести на румынский язык, я тоже с удовольствием помогу.
Желаю вам удачи в разработке проекта и с радостью буду ждать новостей от вас! 😊
И если однажды вам захочется написать мне по любому другому вопросу, а не только по поводу переводов, можете писать. Если смогу, я обязательно вам отвечу.
Здравствуйте, да, я действительно заинтересована 😅 Я как раз занимаюсь переводами игр и сейчас ищу проекты, которые могла бы взять. Перед началом я всегда спрашиваю разрешение автора, потому что брать и выкладывать чужую игру с переводом без согласия мне самой кажется неправильным. Да и проблем с авторскими правами мне совсем не хочется.
Я, правда, не знаю, насколько вам нужен перевод, учитывая, что вы и сами спокойно отвечаете на русском. Но я с удовольствием могу его сделать. Румынский тоже могу взять, это один из моих языков, поэтому при желании могу перевести игру сразу на русский и румынский.
Раз вы всё равно планируете полностью переделывать и переписывать игру, думаю, мне лучше дождаться обновлённой версии, чтобы потом не переводить всё заново. Когда уже можно будет начинать, напишите мне, пожалуйста.
В общем, решать вам, какой перевод вам нужен. И за поздний ответ не переживайте, всё нормально. Спасибо, что ответили! :)
Thank you so much for the mention! I’m really happy to help bring the game to Russian-speaking players. Please take all the time you need with the project — I’ll be excited to see any future updates, big or small. I believe in you! :)
Hi! I’m a Russian game translator and would love to create a Russian localization for What Kills Elias. I noticed that several of your other games are being translated into different languages. Would you be interested in adding Russian as well? I can provide my portfolio
Hi! I saw your reply about possibly adding Russian to Absurd!
I’m a Russian game translator, and I would be happy to create the Russian localization for you. I can send you the translation files for integration into the official game, or release a separate free patch if you prefer.
Would you allow me to translate and publicly release the Russian localization? Also, is version 1.1 suitable for translation, or are you still planning to revise the story?
Hi! I’m a Russian game translator. I sent you a message through the Guilt Trip ideas form regarding a Russian localization. Would you allow me to create and release a free translation patch?
Hi! I’m Ryumka, a volunteer English-to-Russian game translator.
I love reading, story-driven games, and visual novels, so game localization has become one of my main creative interests. I enjoy helping indie developers introduce their projects to Russian-speaking players and helping more people discover games that might otherwise remain unavailable to them.
I provide Russian localization free of charge. I do not ask developers for payment. I have optional support pages such as Ko-fi, Boosty, and DonationAlerts, where members of my audience may support the time I spend on translations, but donations are never required to access my work and are not a condition of cooperation.
What I can translate:
• Visual novels
• Horror games
• Romance and otome games
• Psychological and story-driven games
• Short indie games
• Demos and games currently in development
• Ren’Py projects
My main language pair is English to Russian.
My experience
I have already translated several projects published on itch.io, so I have practical experience with both literary translation and the technical side of localization.
For Ren’Py games, I can work with localization files, accessible scripts, or project files provided by the developer. A prepared spreadsheet is helpful but not required.
I can handle:
• Dialogue, narration, choices, menus, and interface text
• Ren’Py translation files and scripts
• Russian language selection
• Cyrillic font replacement
• Language-dependent font switching
• Text inside images and animations
• Interface adjustments required for Russian text
• Testing the translated version
• Corrections after player feedback
• Preparing a separate translation patch
• Preparing localization files for an official game update
Fonts sometimes support Latin characters but lack Cyrillic characters. In such cases, I can find a visually similar font and configure the game to use it only when Russian is selected. I will always discuss noticeable font, interface, image, or script changes with the developer.
Why I am posting here
I only translate games with the developer’s explicit permission.
I previously contacted developers individually in itch.io comment sections, but repeated permission requests can look like spam. I created this topic so developers who are genuinely interested in Russian localization can contact me directly.
Before I begin working, I would like us to agree on how the translation will be released.
Available distribution options:
1. Official localization
I send the completed Russian files to the developer, and the developer adds Russian to the official game. In this case, players are directed to the original itch.io page.
2. Separate translation patch
With the developer’s permission, I publish a patch that requires the player to download the original game. The patch does not contain the complete original game.
3. Authorized Russian build
I publish a complete translated build only when the developer gives me explicit permission to do so. The original creator, studio, and game page will always be clearly credited and linked.
I will not redistribute a complete game unless its developer has specifically authorized that form of distribution.
Promotion and gameplay videos
I have a Telegram channel where I share my localization projects with my Russian-speaking audience. Every publication includes the game’s title, developer’s name, original itch.io page, and clear information about the translation.
I may also record translated gameplay for TikTok and YouTube as a demonstration of my work and as promotion for the original game. If the developer has a social media account, I will credit or tag it whenever the platform allows me to do so.
I would like to receive permission for:
• Translating the game into Russian
• Editing localization scripts where required
• Replacing or configuring fonts for Cyrillic
• Localizing text contained in images
• Testing the translated build
• Publishing the agreed translation format
• Showing translated gameplay on TikTok and YouTube
• Sharing screenshots and information about the localization
The developer always chooses the distribution method. If you prefer to publish every file yourself, I can send you the completed localization instead of releasing a patch.
Quality and corrections
I carefully edit and test my Russian translations. However, long projects may still contain typos, context errors, or technical issues. I welcome corrections from developers and players and will update my work when genuine errors are found.
Projects I am interested in
I am especially interested in visual novels, horror, romance, mystery, psychological stories, and character-focused games.
Before accepting a project, I would like to know:
• The game’s itch.io page
• Its current development status
• Approximate word count or playtime
• Game engine
• Preferred deadline, if there is one
• Whether Russian is already being translated
• Your preferred distribution option
• Whether the game contains sensitive or adult material
Since this is volunteer work, I may decline a project based on its length, schedule, subject matter, or my current workload. I prefer to discuss the scope before beginning.
Games Featuring My Official Russian Localization
The following games officially include my Russian localization:
Hi! Thank you again for giving me permission to translate your game into Russian. I’ve now finished the localization. If you’d like, I can send you the translated scripts and other localization files so you can add Russian to the game officially. If not, that’s completely fine — it can remain an unofficial fan translation.
I hope you're doing well. I'm a Russian translator, and people in my community asked me to translate your game into Russian. I'm happy to do it, but of course I wanted to ask for your permission first as the author.
I downloaded the game and noticed that there are already English scripts available, so in principle I can work with those. I'm sorry, but I don't know Spanish, so I'm a bit limited there. But since there's an English version, I should be able to handle the translation.
Also, regarding the build: I can assemble a working version with the Russian translation myself, so you don't need to send me any scripts.
I will only start working after I receive your permission. Thank you very much if you take the time to read my request!
I was really happy to collaborate with you on the Russian translation for Room without a View. The game is wonderful — the atmosphere, the story, and the choices feel so immersive. The visuals are absolutely beautiful! I’ve already had a chance to admire the new Jane sprite — it turned out amazing.
Many people in my Telegram channel who downloaded the game were absolutely delighted with it. They especially loved Masky sprite — everyone said he looks incredibly cute and charming.
Thank you so much for creating this game and for trusting me with the translation. I’m really looking forward to future updates!
I like translating because it genuinely brings me joy. It is also nice to know that other people can enjoy the game in another language because of my work, and that gives me a lot of positive emotions.
I usually ask developers for permission first because I don’t want to make a fan translation without knowing how the creator feels about it. If I translate something and the developer later finds out and dislikes it, that could create problems. So I prefer to be respectful and ask in advance.
And as you can see, sometimes a fan translation can even become official, which makes me really happy.
It also gives me more experience with programming. I don’t just translate the text — I also try to put the translation into the game. Before, I didn’t know how to do that at all, but now I understand it a little better.
So this helps me not only as a translator, but also with my future profession. Although, to be honest, I still make mistakes sometimes. Even after doing this several times, I can be inattentive and accidentally break the code, so someone may need to fix things after me.
Still, I’m always happy when developers agree to let me translate their games. It means a lot to me.
Пожалуйста, если вы находите ошибки в русском переводе — пишите об этом мне, а не автору игры. Hahadit не знает русский язык, поэтому она не сможет исправить опечатки, местоимения, род персонажа или странные формулировки в русском тексте.
Я уже знаю, что в первой и второй главах есть ошибки, особенно с родом персонажей. Изначально перевод делался как фанатский и больше под женскую главную героиню, поэтому сейчас я постепенно привожу всё в нормальный вид.
Третья глава уже переведена, но я тщательно проверяю её перед отправкой, чтобы подобных ошибок было меньше. После этого планирую вернуться к предыдущим главам и исправить проблемные места.
Пожалуйста, имейте терпение. Я работаю над переводом одна, поэтому исправления не могут появляться моментально.
Если вы заметили ошибку, можете написать мне в Telegram. @Creator_Ryumka
Спасибо за понимание и за то, что помогаете сделать русский перевод лучше!
About your game — it was recommended to me as something I could translate into Russian, but before doing anything, I wanted to ask for your permission first.
I won’t publish or share anything without your approval :)
About your game — it was recommended to me as something I could translate into Russian, but before doing anything, I wanted to ask for your permission first.
I won’t publish or share anything without your approval :)
