‘First-person narrative-driven horror breakup simulator’ Sweetheart announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Remember, escape, repeat.
T.W.I.R.L. developer Genie Boy Games has announced Sweetheart, a “first-person narrative-driven horror breakup simulator.” It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Serie, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2027.
“It’s hard not to want to be like the perfect couples we see on TV,” said Genie Boy Games founder Ben Escobar in a press release. “Sweetheart shapeshifts these thoughts into a surreal tragedy that examines the early 2000s era as major networks turned children into stars, and the intense fallout of humanity it may have left in its wake. Between the horror and comedic elements lies an authentic, meaningful tale revolving around the stigma of mental illness, the gray areas of dependent identities, and ultimately overcoming abuse in a relationship.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Genie Boy Games:
About
THIS IS NOT A LOVE STORY… IS IT?
Sweetheart is a dating/breakup/existential crisis simulator where you must survive the end of a 15-year toxic relationship with your high school sweetheart turned-celebrity popstar, who has mutated into a monster born from the delusion of your childhood dreams.
Play as Gabe, the invisible boyfriend of Skylar Maxine – once, a nobody girl-next-door, now a rich and famous pop star.
After leaving everyone and everything from their hometown, Gabe and Skylar have finally ended up in in the Hollywood mansion of their dreams…
But after 15 years as a couple, their dream of fame, fortune, and forever isn’t going as planned.
Pack what remains of your belongings from your old life, and escape your childhood dreams.
Run, hide, and survive as Skylar mutates into a spider-like entity, hunting us through the dark.
Navigate a shifting labyrinth as the ruins of your house warp into liminal spaces, memories, and secrets.
Explore a dark reflection on a generation raised to wish upon the child-stars on TV in the early 2000s era.
Key Features
- A three-plus hours story-rich experience through comedy, horror, and a subversive coming of age tragedy.
- Expansive variety of locations from a celebrity beachside dream house, to the psychological labyrinth of heartbreak.
- Original popstar soundtrack by Skylar Maxine.
- Retro-inspired art style with limited motion capture and voice acting.
- Controller support with haptic feedback.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.