"Seduce six serial killers to the beat of your heart—or stop it entirely."
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About
Awaken with amnesia in a locked house with six strangers who happen to be serial killers. This unique genre-mashup blends visual novel storytelling with high-stakes rhythm gameplay. Seduce your captors through conversation and musical challenges, where hitting the right notes leads to romance, and missing them leads to a gruesome death.
Story
Trapped in a mysterious facility, you must navigate 4 semi-branching chapters to uncover the truth behind your identity and the house's purpose. Your companions are gender-swapped reimagining's of notorious real-life figures. As you bond with characters like the meat-craving Andria or the wholesome-yet-deadly Edwina, you must survive nightly seduction attempts where love and murder are one heartbeat away.
Gameplay
The game alternates between standard visual novel dialogue choices and intense rhythm game segments. During the 'dates,' you must hit notes in sync with original musical tracks to charm your partner. Success unlocks new narrative paths and CGs; failure results in immediate execution and a restart. The game features multiple difficulty settings to accommodate both rhythm veterans and story seekers.
Key Features
- 16 Romanceable Killers based on historical figures
- 223 Original Rhythm Tracks ranging from ballads to heavy bass
- 319 Unlockable CG Artworks
- 4Arcade Mode with global leaderboards
- 5Semi-branching narrative with 4 chapters
- 6Partial voice acting for immersion
- 7Customizable keybinds and accessibility options
Highlights
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Innovative mix of rhythm and dating sim mechanics
- +Distinct and memorable character designs
- +Excellent original soundtrack variety
- +Generous accessibility and difficulty options
Cons
- -Steep learning curve for rhythm novices
- -Some dialogue sections feel brief
- -Trial-and-error gameplay results in frequent death
Game Ratings
Tight controls with 23 unique tracks
Dark comedy with branching paths
Vibrant anime aesthetics and 19 CGs
Punishing failure states but adjustable settings
A daring mix of horror, romance, and music
Who Will Enjoy This?
For the Arcade Mode and leaderboards
For the romance and character backstories
For the absurd, deadly premise
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💡 Did You Know?
The game was in development for 5 years by a small studio.
Characters are gender-swapped versions of real serial killers (e.g., Andria Cermak is inspired by Andrei Chikatilo).
Failing the tutorial results in being killed by Ben Conway immediately.
Includes 23 original songs specifically composed to match each killer's personality.
The developer describes the experience as a 'foundational' project for future games.
Latest Updates & Events
Serial Lover - 10% OFF on Steam
Serial Lover is currently featured on the Steam store!
“A bloody treat... weird and fun concept.”— Itch.io Player Review
“Lots and lots of dying.”— Sugar Slip Developer
Game Ratings
Tight controls with 23 unique tracks
Dark comedy with branching paths
Vibrant anime aesthetics and 19 CGs
Punishing failure states but adjustable settings
A daring mix of horror, romance, and music
Who Will Enjoy This?
For the Arcade Mode and leaderboards
For the romance and character backstories
For the absurd, deadly premise
Similar To
💡 Did You Know?
The game was in development for 5 years by a small studio.
Characters are gender-swapped versions of real serial killers (e.g., Andria Cermak is inspired by Andrei Chikatilo).
Failing the tutorial results in being killed by Ben Conway immediately.
Includes 23 original songs specifically composed to match each killer's personality.
The developer describes the experience as a 'foundational' project for future games.
Latest Updates & Events
Serial Lover - 10% OFF on Steam
Serial Lover is currently featured on the Steam store!
Meet the Killers
- •Andria Cermak: The sarcastic siren who craves meat.
- •Teddy Denver: Socially awkward and confidently wrong.
- •Jenny Burnham: Explosive hatred, former nurse.
- •Edwina Kennedy: Wholesome country optimist (inspired by Ed Gein).
- •Ben Conway: The 'reliable' partner-in-crime.
- •Harmony Sharpe: Intellectual with a god complex.
Game Details
- Developer
- Sugar Slip
- Publisher
- Sugar Slip
- Platforms
- PC
- Genres
- Rhythm, Dating Sim +2
- Atmosphere
- intense/neon/romantic/macabre