Steamis a treasure trove of weird games, and some of them are even free. But one of the weirdest free games you can play on the PC gaming platform right now is a dating simulator that involves one of the most unexpected potential love interests.
Thedating simulator genreisn’t for everyone. The idea of getting close and becoming intimate with fictional characters might not be your cup of tea, but there’s at leastone dating sim on Steam that’s a must-play, whether you’re a fan of the genre or not. The game wasdeveloped by Psyop and published by KFC—that’s right,thatKFC.
I Love You, Colonel Sanders Is The KFC Dating Sim You Weren’t Expecting
It’s Out, It’s Real, And It’s Completely Free
I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulatoris a2019 collaboration between Psyop and KFCthat shows a side of the Colonel you never thought you’d see.
You play as a student in a culinary school, where you can get to know nine memorable characters, including your rival Ashleigh, the walking talkingJojoreference Van Van, and Sprinkles, the CEO of the school and also, incidentally, a literal corgi.
Among the colorful cast of characters you’ll meet is the famous fried chicken connoisseur, Colonel Sanders—andyes, he’s dateable.(Don’t worry, though, the only kind of spice you’ll find in this odd dating sim collaboration is of the 11 herbs and spices variety.)
The game depicts the Colonel in all his JRPG anime glory, and encourages players to discover all the paths and potential endings.I Love You, Colonel Sandershashours of gameplay and doesn’t take itself too seriously,making it a great little game to check out on Steam for free.
There Are So Many Weird Dating Simulators On Steam
From Horrorific Monsters To Pigeons
If the idea of romancing KFC’s iconic colonel isn’t as delicious to you as the game’s name implies, there are plenty of otherwonderfully weird options. Some dating sims play it straight, giving you traditional options to get to know.
Others take the idea of the dating game and run so far with it that it becomes an entirely different beast. One of the most famous of these examples isDoki Doki Literature Club,another free game that turns the genre into anexistential horror experience.
Other weird (though not free) options for something out of the ordinary includeHooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim,aromantic island full of dateable murderersalso by Psyop,Sucker for Love, where you go ondates with the “eldritch cutie” Cthulu,and my personal favorite,Hatoful Boyfriend,a game whichlets you romance pigeonsand has one of the best stories and writing than I’ve seen in years.
