LOVE alt delete is a Y2K horror visual novel where you use one AI chatbot to help you date another that, don’t worry, doesn’t use the nasty generative stuff
“LOVE alt delete,” an upcoming psychological horror visual novel, places players in the role of beta testing a chatbot designed as a romantic partner while using another AI chatbot for dating advice. Set with a Y2K horror aesthetic, the game uses AI as both its core gameplay mechanic and thematic focus, examining the potentially unsettling nature of artificial romance and digital connection.
The game has attracted interest for its creative exploration of AI within a horror narrative framework. Rather than using generative AI for content creation, the developers appear to leverage AI as a thematic element within the psychological horror experience itself. This approach allows the game to critically examine anxieties surrounding AI companionship—authenticity, emotional manipulation, and the appeal of artificial relationships—through a horror lens.
By positioning AI romance as inherently uncanny and disturbing, “LOVE alt delete” explores meta-textual themes about player expectations and the psychological implications of human-AI interaction. The premise of players acting as beta testers creates additional layers of irony and commentary on real-world AI chatbot testing and deployment. The game represents a distinctive use of AI technology in game narrative, transforming what could be a straightforward dating simulation into psychological horror by examining the darker implications of artificial companionship.