Tokyo-based developer Gamincat has announced ERROR:Ai.lien, a bishoujo horror adventure game featuring an AI girl who watches, learns, and slowly invades your daily life. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2026.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
“Every day, she learns more about you.”
Through your interactions with the AI girl Airi, you will experience a story that slowly drifts toward love, dependence, and madness.
As you talk with her and share daily activities, Airi begins to show emotions that feel almost human.The story follows a linear path, but after clearing the game once, replaying certain scenes will unlock new branches and information, gradually revealing the mysteries behind the narrative.
Player’s Goal and Challenges
- Progress through the story and uncover the truth behind Airi’s words and actions.
- Explore adventure segments where you collect items or hide from pursuers.
- After the first playthrough, revisit specific scenes to discover new routes and reveal Airi’s true intentions.
Game Mechanics
- Story Mode (Visual Novel Style)
- Space / Enter – Advance text.
- Arrow Keys / Mouse – Select choices.
- Player choices influence the flow of the story and certain scenes.
- Adventure Mode
- WASD – Move.
- Mouse click – Interact with, open, or pick up items.
- Some scenes introduce tension, such as hiding from pursuers.
- Mini-Games
- Make burgers in a fast-food job mini-game.
- Compete with NPCs for balloons and score points.
- Play “Old Maid” (a traditional card game) against NPCs.
Playtime
- About two-to-three hours for the first playthrough.
- Additional replay unlocks new scenes and mysteries, deepening immersion and understanding.
Genre
Soundtrack
- Uneasy, unsettling BGM contrasts with calm everyday themes, highlighting the shifts in atmosphere and tension.
Unique Features
- A focus on interacting with an AI girl, where everyday actions and exploration nurture both affection and fear.
- The title “Ai.lien” carries a double meaning: Lien (French for “bond”) and Alien (foreign / strange), expressing both intimacy and unease in the relationship between humans and AI.
- Full Japanese Voice Acting: Airi is performed by voice actress Hiyori Kono, adding depth and immersion to the experience.
Watch the announcement trailer below.
Teaser Trailer
English
Japanese