Fact Sheet
Game Name: Serial Lover
Developer: Sugar Slip - Based in Toronto, Ontario
Release Date: January 15th, 2026
Price: $9.99 USD
Availability: Available on Steam and itch.io
Platforms: Windows PC
Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245220/Serial_Lover/
Itch Page: https://sugarslip.itch.io/serial-lover
Website: https://www.seriallovergame.com/
Description
Serial Lover is a dating sim rhythm game where you seduce serial killers?!
After waking in an unfamiliar house, you find yourself stuck with a group of six strangers. All as confused as you are, you must work together to discover the mysteries of the house while using your rhythm skills to seduce and survive.
Combining the storytelling format of a visual novel with the challenge of intense rhythm gameplay, Serial Lover presents an enticing story to explore while faced with opportunities of high tension, romance and death.
Features
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Six killers to seduce, each brimming with unique personality, social dynamics within the group, and backstories to reveal.
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A mysterious overarching plot with tones of drama, comedy, and intimacy, including frequent opportunities for alternate dialogue choices, leading to multiple endings in a semi-branching narrative structure.
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Rhythm gameplay that emphasizes stimulating feedback, satisfying track charting, and an intrinsic original soundtrack that matches each killer's personality and aesthetic.
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Arcade mode, leaderboard systems, and track settings that encourage replayability and emergent gameplay.
FAQ
What games are similar to Serial Lover?
Serial Lover takes inspiration from games such as HuniePop, Katawa Shoujo, and Doki Doki Literature Club, primarily due to their ability to apply a unique twist to familiar genres.
How long is the game?
Serial Lover is estimated to range between 4 - 8 hours to complete depending on player pacing and difficulty.
Is Serial Lover SFW?
Serial Lover contains mature, dark, and suggestive themes that may not be suitable for all audiences, including crude language, written descriptions of mutilation, cannibalism, and violence, as well as visual depictions of blood. The game does not contain any explicit nudity, visual gore, or descriptions of explicit sexual acts. The game is designed to be appropriate for streaming platforms.
What if I'm not good at rhythm games?
Serial Lover contains four difficulty settings: Easy, Medium, Hard, and Insane, as well as a "no fail" option which greatly increases accessibility, allowing players of all skill levels to enjoy the game. However, Serial Lover is a game that encourages improvement through failure.
The Team
Slip, Developer
Solo game developer and founder of Sugar Slip. With a history of creating artwork and music in their free time, Slip has focused their efforts towards programming and game design over the past decade, working on several shipped games and personal projects.
Collaborators
Various artists have contributed to the development of Serial Lover, including additional backgrounds, CG base sketches, and promotional artwork.
History
Sugar Slip is an up-and-coming indie game studio founded by solo developer Slip in November 2019. The studio is currently working on its first official release, Serial Lover.
Contact & Social Media
Contact Email: contact@seriallovergame.com
Twitter/x: https://x.com/SerialLoverDev
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SerialLoverGame
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serialloverdev/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seriallovergame
Discord: https://discord.gg/vRHUShs
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