Ransomware Dating Sim (2019)

Developer: Panlucent Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A satirical and darkly humorous visual novel where absurd choices and bureaucratic language frame an oddly introspective dating simulation.

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What players say

Players describe a bizarre, wordy dating sim full of programming jokes and abstract philosophy. The humor is absurdist, but the wall of text exhausts some. Reviews warn of an unclear strategy for the final boss, a punishing save screen, and a minigame bug that blocks progress.

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