Sympathy Kiss

About

Sympathy Kiss is a dating simulator with visual novel roots that blends workplace drama with romantic choices. You play as a mobile app designer thrust into a struggling project, forced to team up with one of several quirky male colleagues to save the app from shutdown. The story unfolds through dialogue, relationship-building mechanics, and light simulation elements as you balance office politics and personal connections. Each decision shapes your bond with a cast of eccentric professionals, leading to multiple story outcomes. The game stands out for Otomate’s polished narrative style and well-defined characters, which have earned it a 78% on Metacritic. Players appreciate the mix of relatable职场 scenarios and lighthearted romance, though the lack of deeper simulation mechanics might feel lightweight to some. With 12 distinct paths and branching dialogue, it’s a quick but engaging pick for those who enjoy cozy, choice-driven stories.

Storyline

New Department, New Job, New... Love?! About a year has passed since you started your new job as a designer at Estario, a mobile app company. Just as you were finally getting used to your job and the routines that came along with it...​ You were suddenly asked to switch departments and join the product team for a failing app that's slated to be discontinued. Switching into this new role, you find yourself surrounded by some of the most highly qualified (and highly eccentric) men Estario employs. To add to this new work challenge, you even have to pair up with one of them! You and your idiosyncratic partner will be working together to revamp the app and get it back on track. This is all so new to you, and things are moving so fast... Will you be able to handle it? And who knows, maybe by the end of the project, you'll find yourself with more than you could've ever imagined...