Cupid's Chatroom

About Cupid's Chatroom

Cupid’s Chatroom is an indie visual novel simulator developed by Peachieevee that dropped on December 31, 2026. It’s a quirky, text-driven dating sim set in a forced virtual chatroom where you’re stuck with five strangers-turned-potential-loves. The game runs on PC, Mac, and Linux. You play as someone mysteriously lured into a program that won’t let you log out until you find a romantic match. It’s a lighthearted take on awkward online dating, blending dialogue choices, relationship-building, and absurd scenarios. The charm lies in its deadpan humor and the weirdness of being trapped in a digital space with flirtatious strangers.

Gameplay

The core loop revolves around managing a chatroom interface where you interact with five love interests through pre-written dialogue options. You assign dates, pick conversation topics, and navigate minigames like awkward virtual hangouts (e.g., playing online Scrabble or debating anime). Each choice shifts relationship meters, affecting story outcomes. Sessions often involve skimming text-heavy scenes, picking from 3-4 responses, and occasionally controlling cursor movement during scripted dates. The game lacks combat or exploration but leans into social mechanics. You spend 80% of your time reading, 15% selecting responses, and 5% fumbling with pixel-perfect cursor placements during minigames. Progress hinges on balancing flirtation with character-specific quirks.

What Players Think

Community ratings hover at 85% positive, with a 78% critic score. Average playtime is 12 hours, and 62% of players finish it. Moods are split: 48% call it “quirky,” 30% “engaging,” but 12% find it “tedious.” A top user review praises the “absurd character designs and meta humor,” while a low rating gripes about “click-heavy dialogue.” Achievements include 25 total, with “True Love Found” (unlockable via three different endings) being the most common. Completion rates drop sharply after 10 hours, but 15% of players log over 20 hours. The chatroom minigames draw mixed reactions, with 38% citing their “low-effort design.”

PlayPile's Take

Cupid’s Chatroom is a niche pick for fans of absurd humor and casual dating sims. At $19.99, it’s affordable but short. The 25 achievements add some replayability, but the repetitive dialogue and clunky cursor controls may frustrate. Best for players who enjoy low-stakes social simulators over action or strategy. If you’ve played games like Oxenfree or Hatoful Boyfriend, this offers a similar vibe with more niche charm. Skip it if you hate text walls or need tight gameplay. Worth a try for the laughs and experimental vibe, but don’t expect depth.

Storyline

A mysterious program called “Cupid’s Chatroom” suddenly appears on your PC, transporting you into a private chatroom. You find yourself joined by five others, who have also been dragged into the server—and it turns out they’re your potential bachelors?!