Upcoming psychological horror visual novel LOVE alt delete places players in the role of a beta tester for an AI chatbot dating service. The game, which eschews generative AI despite its thematic elements, is slated for a 2027 release.
Players will interact with the game's premise by beta testing a chatbot designed for romance. The service, called MUSEs, is run by a company named Bicameral. The core gameplay involves using one AI chatbot, Liste, to assist in romancing another, Basel. According to the game's Steam page, the two AIs desire to become human, with one potentially even wishing for death. This narrative setup promises a complex relationship dynamic.
The game's art style is described as "hand-drawn y2k cybercore art rendered in glorious standard definition," a choice intended to evoke a specific retro aesthetic.
Beyond the central dating simulation, LOVE alt delete includes activities such as web browsing, digital art creation, playing a virtual piano, and sending virtual love letters. The developers have emphasized that despite the game's narrative focus on AI, no generative AI technology was used in its development.
LOVE alt delete is available to wishlist on Steam.