Genie Boy Games, developer of TWIRL, has announced its new title Sweetheart, a "first-person narrative-driven horror breakup simulator" scheduled for release in 2027 on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PS5.
"It's hard not to yearn to be like those perfect couples we see on TV," said Ben Escobar, founder of Genie Boy Games, in a press release. "Sweetheart transforms this notion into a surreal tragedy, examining the era of the early 2000s when major networks turned children into stars, and the profound human trauma that may have resulted. Beneath the horror and comedy elements lies a genuine and poignant story about the stigma of mental illness, the gray areas of codependent identities, and ultimately, how to overcome abuse in romantic relationships."
About This Game
This isn't a love story... right?
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, who has since become a pop star and mutated into a monster born from the delusions of your childhood dreams.
Play as Gabe, the invisible boyfriend of Skylar Maxine—a once-quiet girl next door who is now a wealthy and famous pop star.
After leaving everyone and Everythinggj behind in their hometown, Gabe and Skylar finally move into the Hollywood mansion of their dreams...
But after 15 years together, their dreams of fame, fortune, and growing old together don't go according to plan.
Pack up what's left of your past life and escape from your childhood dreams.
Run, hide, and struggle to survive as Skylar mutates into a spider-like creature, hunting us in the darkness.
Navigate an ever-changing labyrinth as the ruins of your home twist into liminal spaces, memories, and secrets.
Explore a dark reflection on the generation influenced by child stars on television in the early 2000s.
Key Features
Over three hours of compelling storytelling, blending comedy, horror, and a subversive coming-of-age tragedy.
From celebrity dream homes by the sea to heart-wrenching psychological mazes, the game features a variety of settings.
Original pop songs composed by Skylar Maxine.
Retro-style art design complemented by limited motion capture and voice acting.
Supports controllers with haptic feedback.
