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A Date With Death 2 Dating Sim Kickstarter Already Fully Funded
The dating sim sequel A Date with Death 2: Remnants, developed by Two and a Half Studios, has successfully met its Kickstarter goal of $28,783 within its first day, raising over $184,000. The game is planned for a Q1 2027 release on PC, with the original game currently available for free.
Facing Chinese censorship, sci-fi RPG shows 50 million users its most depraved content through stick figure drawings
The dating sim Love and Deepspace, developed by Infold Games, is navigating Chinese censorship by using stick figure drawings and abstract text animations to depict its adult content. While international versions feature more explicit animations, the game's approach to mature themes and catering to female players is highlighted as a significant step forward in the industry. The article discusses how the game balances its erotic elements with typical gacha mechanics and house decorating features.
Machine Child Review - Raising Your Girl to the Best of Your Ability
Machine Child is a raising simulation game developed by Syojo Kishidan, featuring a detailed art style and a gameplay loop focused on managing a daughter's growth through various studies and events. While the game offers a compelling experience with multiple endings and strategic resource management, it is hampered by a restrictive single autosave system, interface issues, and some technical problems in its Western release. Despite these flaws, the game is recommended for those interested in the genre due to its creative concept and enjoyable core mechanics.
Review – Death Match Love Comedy! (PS5)
Death Match Love Comedy! is a visual novel developed by KEMCO and published by PQube, featuring a bizarre plot about a protagonist cursed to die if a girl confesses to him. While the game offers a quirky and entertaining storyline with endearing characters and a well-done English translation, its low-budget presentation and lack of deep gameplay may not appeal to all players. The game is available on PlayStation 5 and PC.
Sovereign Tower is a medieval fantasy Dispatch with all the bossiness and flirting you could want
Sovereign Tower is a medieval fantasy kingdom management game where players take on the role of a newly appointed ruler. The demo showcases tactical point-and-click gameplay, character interactions, and the ability to recruit and develop knights, with options for flirting with them. The full game is set to release in August.
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Sovereign Tower is a unique dating and management RPG set in a bizarre Arthurian world. The game focuses on player choices and strategic management within its peculiar setting.
Love vs Lust: Indie Studio’s Years-Long Passion Project Hits Steam Today
Indie studio 3dtease has launched their passion project, 'Love vs Lust – The Story of a Gigolo,' on Steam after years of development. This choice-driven dating sim explores themes of love versus lust, with the developers emphasizing their careful approach to the mature subject matter. The game's release highlights the growing diversity of experiences available on Steam and the dedication of indie developers.
The Prince of Tennis Otome Dating Sims 'Sweet School Festival' and 'Doki Doki Survival' Get Worldwide Release in July
Konami has announced that The Prince of Tennis otome dating sims 'Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more…~' and 'Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡ game~' will receive worldwide releases on PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch on July 30. These rereleases feature English translations, newly drawn illustrations, and improved UI, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version offering additional features like full-screen display and mouse support.
High Times Interview at PAX East 2026
Yang Yang Entertainment's Lead Designer Carlos Valdez discusses their visual novel High Times, which features a donut-making simulation and characters inspired by modern archetypes and ex-partners. The game is set to release on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch in Spring. Valdez also revealed their next project, Spirit Rancher, a farming sim where players farm spirits, and expressed interest in creating JRPGs in the vein of Persona.
Sucker for Love: Crush Landing Interview at PAX East 2026
In an interview at PAX East 2026, lead designer Akabaka discussed Sucker for Love: Crush Landing, highlighting its blend of romantic and Eldritch horror elements, drawing inspiration from the previous two games. The game will feature new mechanics like dialogue options and multiple endings, with a focus on body horror inspired by "Color Out of Space" and Junji Ito. Akabaka also revealed plans for a final Sucker for Love title that will bring back all previous characters.
My Waifu’s Stream is Going Viral Combines Dating Sims with Streaming Fame
My Waifu’s Stream is Going Viral, a new indie game combining dating simulation with streaming management, has been released on Steam. The game tasks players with managing their girlfriend's streaming career, including upgrading equipment, choosing outfits, and interacting with chat, while also navigating the pressures on their relationship. The developers are offering free Steam keys to build an initial player base and are upfront about the game's mature content.
A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap Below
The Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.
High Times is a Coffee Talk-like dating sim
High Times is a new visual novel-style dating simulator where players serve donuts that influence customer moods. The game draws comparisons to the popular title Coffee Talk.
Tomak: Save the Earth Regeneration Temporarily Free
Tomak: Save the Earth Regeneration is temporarily free on PC via the Epic Games Store to celebrate the original game's 25th anniversary. Players can claim the game at no cost until April 16, 2026, after which it will be priced at $8.99. The game combines dating simulation and person-raising elements, tasking players with managing a character's stats and well-being to save the earth.
I'm sick to death of the April Fool's dating sim trend. Thankfully, Discord is doing something different
The article expresses fatigue with the recurring trend of April Fool's Day jokes mimicking dating simulators. It highlights Discord's idle game Last Meadow Online as a refreshing and different approach to the annual event.
Resident Evil's Leon and Ada have a son, fans decide, and he's in Love and Deepspace: "Welcome to the…
Fans of Resident Evil and the dating RPG Love and Deepspace have collectively adopted Dr. Zayne Li, a character from the latter, as the son of Leon Kennedy and Ada Wong. The fan-created narrative highlights Zayne's resemblance to the iconic Resident Evil characters and speculates on his origins within the game's universe.
FuturLab Play Dirty For April Fool's And Announce 'Date The Dirt' | Console Creatures
FuturLab, the developer behind PowerWash Simulator, announced a fictional dating simulator called 'Date the Dirt' as an April Fools' joke. The game would feature various types of dirt from the PowerWash Simulator series as potential romantic partners.
After gracing Final Fantasy 16 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with his silky voice, actor Ben Starr is ready to tackle dating RPG Love and Deepspace: "I love feral people"
Actor Ben Starr, known for his work in Final Fantasy 16 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, expressed his interest in participating in the dating RPG Love and Deepspace. Starr discussed his enjoyment of dating sims and fanfiction, and his enthusiasm for the creative aspects of the genre.
Palworld dating sim "obviously" isn't NSFW, Pocketpair publishing boss clarifies: "We might be goofy…
Pocketpair's head of publishing, John Buckley, clarified that the upcoming dating sim "More Than Just Pals," set in the Palworld universe, is not intended to be an 18+ adult game. Despite its suggestive premise and a trailer that made it seem very real, the studio aims for a more lighthearted, albeit potentially quirky, experience rather than explicit content.
Palworld dating Sim is officially real, as PocketPair announced development has begun
PocketPair has announced that the Palworld Dating Sim, initially an April Fools' joke, is now officially in development. The company confirmed that work has begun on the new title.