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Cupid Parasite
Developer Idea Factory
Cupid Parasite is an otome game and visual novel developed and published by Idea Factory. It was released for the Nintendo Switch on August 20, 2020 in Japan, and November 2021 in western regions. A fan disc titled Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling was released on November 30, 2023 in Japan, and May 28, 2024 in the west. Idea Factory International released a PC port of Cupid Parasite through Steam on September… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
131 reactions from 4 sources (Bluesky, Steam reviews, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Oct 29, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
100
LovedLoved
39 positive · 0 negative
95% range 91–100%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluesky * | 20 | 0 | 56 |
| Steam reviews | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Lemmy * | 3 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Positive
42 of 42 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
100% recommend · 33 yes, 0 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 33 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (64 of 64 positive).
Players adore Cupid Parasite for its humor, art, and voice acting. [1][2][3] Many praise the game as a top-tier otome and romantic comedy. [1][4][5] Some reviewers highlight specific routes, especially Ryuki's. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [1]
💘 What a phenomenal game! 💘 I played this to 100% back when it released on the Nintendo Switch and I am buying it again on Steam to show my support and relive this amazing game (and get all the achievements of course 👻). Honestly, it is one of the best Idea Factory visual novels ported to the West. Everything is on point. The Soundtrack, the Art, the VAs and above all else, the Story and Comedy. The Love …
- [3]
I adore this game. It's funny, weird, and a passionate love letter to classic romcoms. Would absolutely place it among my top 3 otomes Remixes of songs fit very nicely. It's one of the few OSTs I enjoy listening to outside of the game. The UI is a little bit too much, but me warmed up to it over time (and the voice line for the load screen is a chef's kiSS) The interactions between LIs are hilarious, I was laughing …
- [4]
hands down my #1 otome, i ended up having soo much fun with it when i played it on switch. it's such a silly and charming romantic comedy, and the ridiculousness of it all honestly had me laughing out loud more than once. in the story, the LIs are supposed to be matched with female clients by professional bridal advisors but it’s pretty hopeless when theyre oddballs to say the least. like, these guys are THAT …
- [12]
I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I ended up liking this game. At first, I had my doubts about a lighthearted romcom otome game, but it really wasn't that bad. I've read a lot of stories, and this one was surprisingly, very well written. None of the characters feel flat, boring, or one dimensional. They clearly have a lot going on, and as opposed to how they act like on the surface during Common Route, their …
- [11]
Charming otome game with plenty of style and humor, and good voice acting. Its been about a decade since I've played otome games but Blerdy otome's blog convinced me to give it a go after they released the fan disk on Switch. I started with Gills route and then completed Shelby's- I'm on Raul at the moment. After the common route, each story does go in its own direction that suits the LI and MC's dynamic. I really …
Summarised from 34 of the 128 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Cupid Parasite talk about excellent humor and comedy; those who didn't talk about some find Shelby's route less enjoyable. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game received "generally favorable" reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received "mighty" approval, being recommended by 79% of critics.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 131 · most liked firstTHEY FINALLY BROUGHT PEAK TO STEAM! Thank you so much for bringing this to Steam Idea Factory! <3 EDIT: Since I have played the game a bit I can comment on controls and how the game runs for anyone that is curious. If you've played an Idea Factory game before, you'll already know how the controls are lol. The menu button is Triangle/Y, up on the left joystick is text history- basically anything you are used to when it comes to visual novels? Throw that out the window because chances are it's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →💘 What a phenomenal game! 💘 I played this to 100% back when it released on the Nintendo Switch and I am buying it again on Steam to show my support and relive this amazing game (and get all the achievements of course 👻). Honestly, it is one of the best Idea Factory visual novels ported to the West. Everything is on point. The Soundtrack, the Art, the VAs and above all else, the Story and Comedy. The Love Interests have all their own different personalities and niches and are great in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the ui, the art and the voiceacting, this game is already looking so brilliant! i'm glad they ported this to pc, as i wasn't able to play it on the switch, and i can't say i'm disappointed in anyway. the 5 love interests are all quite charming, each with their own niche and i can't wait to play through their routes. i recommend this for beginners to otome games who are looking for a sweet, easygoing entry with a lovely game, the artstyle is absolutely gorgeous! it even reminds me of the anime…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The otome game “Cupid Parasite” will be ported to Steam on September 22nd 🥳
neutral · AI labelView post →🚨Otome Game Cupid Parasite is Coming to Steam in 2026! otomekitten.com/2026/04/22/o...
neutral · AI labelView post →Doesn’t Cupid also deserve a chance at love? – Cupid Parasite – Review. Join me and my bestie Mikyu777 as we explore this gem of an Otome game and its silly characters, and as we are torn between making everyone fall victim to the Allan Curse, or proving that the Secret LI is the only one to worship. If you think you are a true otome fan who isn’t afraid of anything, then we suggest you have a look at our fun discussion! Disponibile anche in 🇮🇹
positive · AI labelView post →Hello #otometwt I’m a big sucker for physical copies so I try to collect as many as I can. Here’s my otome game collection LOL Some that are not shown on here are Jack Jeanne, Cupid Parasite, Bustafellows, and Radiant Tale cuz they’re being borrowed 😆 Anyways looking for otome moots 👀
neutral · AI labelView post →The otome game “Cupid Parasite” is coming to Steam in 2026 in English!
neutral · AI labelView post →OMG, I love this game so much!! I really enjoyed every route. It's so much fun and hilarious! It had me laughing out loud so many times, and the romantic scenes had me giggling 💖 The soundtrack is also amazing and fits the game's vibe perfectly! I really enjoy listening to some of the tracks outside of the game too. The UI is the most unique one I've ever seen in an otome game! Although the main menu can be a little confusing at first, especially when you're trying to switch to fullscreen…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Official TL] 9 R.I.P. sequel is releasing this Fall The sequel features continuations of both the "Heaven" and "God" endings from the original game The series is partially written by Re,AER (Manosaba) Character design: Yuuya (Cupid Parasite, Café Enchanté) Switch
neutral · AI labelView post →💫Day 4 - Cupid Parasite💫 Got 2 lovely pins for my favorite otome game 🥰
positive · AI labelView post →[Official TL] 9 R.I.P. sequel is out The sequel features continuations of both the "Heaven" and "God" endings from the original game Partially written by Re,AER (Magical Girl Witch Trials) Character design: Yuuya (Cupid Parasite, Café Enchanté) Switch
neutral · AI labelView post →[後半に日本語レビューあり] Cupid Coaches Five Romance Disasters in an Otome VN The goddess of love descends to the human world and works as a top bridal advisor in this otome romance VN. Lynette wants to prove to her father that humans can fall in love without relying on her magic arrows, so she takes charge of the "Parasite 5," five men who are exceptionally difficult to match. She is supposed to guide them toward marriage, but after a series of practice dates and interviews, she finds herself becoming…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The otome game “Cupid Parasite” is NOW OUT on Steam! 💘 Play as Lynette, Cupid Corporation’s top bridal advisor, as she’s tasked with finding love for the infamous Parasite 5 a group of five difficult bachelors in the vibrant city of Los York… but will she find love herself? 🌷
neutral · AI labelView post →Fall in love with Cupid Parasite, Idea Factory's International 1st otome release on Steam since 2018!
neutral · AI labelView post →[Official TL] Idea Factory announces 9 R.I.P. sequel The sequel features continuations of both the "Heaven" and "God" endings from the original game Character design: Yuuya (Cupid Parasite, Café Enchanté) 9 R.I.P. sequel is partially written by Re,AER (Manosaba) Switch, 2026
neutral · AI labelView post →please play peak specifically ryukis route
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I adore this game. It's funny, weird, and a passionate love letter to classic romcoms. Would absolutely place it among my top 3 otomes Remixes of songs fit very nicely. It's one of the few OSTs I enjoy listening to outside of the game. The UI is a little bit too much, but me warmed up to it over time (and the voice line for the load screen is a chef's kiSS) The interactions between LIs are hilarious, I was laughing so hard all throughout the TV show portion of the common route. And for each…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →hands down my #1 otome, i ended up having soo much fun with it when i played it on switch. it's such a silly and charming romantic comedy, and the ridiculousness of it all honestly had me laughing out loud more than once. in the story, the LIs are supposed to be matched with female clients by professional bridal advisors but it’s pretty hopeless when theyre oddballs to say the least. like, these guys are THAT undateable. so MC, as the top bridal advisor, is tasked with finding them dating…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In the game’s world, the role of the angel Cupid is taken by Cupid Corporation, and you play as Lynette, one of its bridal advisors. Her job is not only to make sure everything is prepared and goes smoothly on the wedding day, but also to help people fall in love. Lynette is already the company’s top bridal advisor, and her boss offers her a promotion, but there is one condition. She has to successfully handle the last five cases, helping each person find love and get married. This is not as…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I LOVE DIS GAME SOOO FCKING MUCH! TOTALLY WORTH BUYING (Gill my beloved boy, please hold him gently (╥‸╥)♡) (edit hold them all gently omfffgg)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ryuki is so much cuter than I remember from the main game in Cupid Parasite: S&SD~ the tsun is much more dere dere this time and I'm loving it ^////^ <3 lol
positive · AI labelView post →My first Otome game and I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I like it. The art is amazing, the story is great so far and the characters are hilarious. Steam cloud is a big plus. Such a basic feature in this day and age when so many people have a handheld they switch between yet so many new releases are missing it. Price is also very reasonable.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cupid Parasite is finally on Steam and I’m honestly so happy about it. 💘 I’ve already played this game a few times on the Switch, so this is definitely not my first time with it, and somehow I still enjoy it just as much. It’s easily one of my favorite otome games. What’s funny is that I usually lean more towards heavier stories, so Cupid Parasite isn’t exactly the kind of game I would expect to love this much. But I think that’s part of what makes it so special to me. It’s colorful,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cupid Parasite shoots for Steam on September 22!
neutral · AI labelView post →Idea Factory's otome visual novel "Cupid Parasite" will release on Steam on September 22. Purchase of the game on the IFI Online Store will include a bonus trading card pack. ifi.store/products/cup...
neutral · AI labelView post →It’s that time of the year where i want to buy an otome game to add on to my backlog bc I don’t feel like playing RPGs rn for some reason and they’re on sale. I’m thinking about either: Cupid Parasite FD Radiant Tale Piofiore Sequel Norn9 Collar x Malice Despera Drops Only one of them
neutral · AI labelView post →Played a bit over an hour of Cupid Parasite: SSD~ started with Merenice's route because he's quite attractive and I'm a simple girl, lol Will say I prefer the simpler text box from the first game - this one's definitely too busy and it drives me nuts how the text goes through the bottom border >w<"
neutral · AI labelView post →New Game Review! Cupid Parasite Sweet & Spicy Darling Review - Turning Up the Heat and the Insanity blerdyotome.com/2024/05/23/c...
neutral · AI labelView post →This is one of my favorite VNs and I'm super excited to have it on Steam!! The humor is super funny and the art is just gorgeous here. I like it so much that I even ported over a walkthrough to Guides haha. I played this game in between more dark VNs and it hits a sweet spot of comfy and cheesy that I love, feels like playing a sitcom. Lynette is a top tier MC and I love how we get to see her face, cute clothes and expressions!!! 10/10 game for me, please bring over more Switch titles to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Guess what is now out on Steam? The first port of an Otomate game by IFI since 2018! So if you want more Otomate ports then buy this as fast as possible so IFI will port more! Waiting until Cupid Parasite is as cheap as Amnesia Memories might lead to another 8 year wait... #OtomeGame #VisualNovel
positive · AI labelView post →Rom-Com Otome, Cupid Parasite Launches on Steam in 2026! | Blerdy Otome.
neutral · AI labelView post →I think I'll wind up playing Cupid Parasite: Sweet & Spicy Darling next (and hold off on Hanakare until the official English loc) since the first game is one of my favorite otome of all though some of the rather mixed reviews that came out about it have me a biiiiit concerned >w<""
positive · AI labelView post →New video! I talk about Cupid Parasite: Sweet & Spicy Darling, how it was almost perfect, and whether this game could've worked as an adult title! 👀 You can check it out now! Thanks, everyone ^_^ www.youtube.com/watch?v=93pZ...
neutral · AI labelView post →⭐️Stardew Valley 🐙Splatoon ⚾️MLB the show (don’t ask, I won’t elaborate) 👗Style Savvy (any pre-switch game) 🏠Animal Crossing 🐬Pokemon 💫Portal Cupid Parasite 💣Rainbow Six Siege ♦️The Sims
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a wonderful VN, very fun and colorful, and I've had a blast playing it. The FMC is the best girl and goes around doing her thing to the best of her abilities. I love the LIs and all the wacky shenanigans that they do and it's very hard to pick who is going to be at the top. I loved them all! The VAs did an amazing job and it's hard not to hear the characters in other works done by them haha I've played CupiPara when it was released on the switch (clocked about 50 hours).…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The next otome game I play will be Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling. I was originally going to play it shortly after it came out, but I realized I would have played four games in a row with Makoto Furukawa voicing a character.
neutral · AI labelView post →Doesn’t Cupid also deserve a chance at love? – Cupid Parasite – Review. Join me and my bestie Mikyu777 as we explore this gem of an Otome game and its silly characters, and as we are torn between making everyone fall victim to the Allan Curse, or proving that the Secret LI is the only one to worship. If you think you are a true otome fan who isn’t afraid of anything, then we suggest you have a look at our fun discussion! Disponibile anche in 🇮🇹
positive · AI labelView post →✨💚🍩🩷🍩✨ Merenice Levin ~~~~✨ He’s glittery, & resplendent painted with inks, watercolor pencils, shimmers, & graphite on 9” x 12” Arches fine grain watercolor paper. #SwordSoulAtelier #OtomeGameFanArt #OtomeGame #CupidParasite
neutral · AI labelView post →In case you need a little help wooing the boys of Cupid Parasite Sweet & Spicy Darling... Here are some route walkthroughs to help you full clear the game! 🍬🌶 blerdyotome.com/tag/cupid-pa...
neutral · AI labelView post →I FINISHED CUPID PARASITE!!! 🎉🥳👏 It's a really good game and now I am impatiently waiting for that FD to release next year~ I wasn't expecting to cry playing it, but Allan's route was a tear-jerker. 😭 Idk how to even rank the LIs rn because I love them all almost a similar amount lol
positive · AI labelView post →Oomf posts one image of Allan from Cupid Parasite and guys I'm so cooked when I finally get to that game 🥲
neutral · AI labelView post →Cupid BGM Player 🎶 🎵Thieving Parasite 0:42 ───•─────── 01:35 ⏮ ⏸ ⏭ 🔁
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →me when a baddie (shelby) tells me to do something 🫡🫡🫡
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I ended up liking this game. At first, I had my doubts about a lighthearted romcom otome game, but it really wasn't that bad. I've read a lot of stories, and this one was surprisingly, very well written. None of the characters feel flat, boring, or one dimensional. They clearly have a lot going on, and as opposed to how they act like on the surface during Common Route, their personality quirk isn't always at the front and center all the time. You really do…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →LRT > I need to go back and finish this game sometime! I put a few hours into it and it was fun. I actually started another otome game last night though (Over RequiemZ) so Cupid Parasite will have to wait again lol
positive · AI labelView post →Game is Cupid Parasite Sweet & Spicy Darling, fandisc to cupid parasite. his story in the first game is hes the highest ranking god but hes a lil shy,game ended with you sealing his brother away in hell in a huge epic fight using the power of love. hes p chill in this route so idek what hes gonna do
neutral · AI labelView post →⚠️ otome checkpoint! show me your current top 5 Lls! 1. Xavier (Love and Deepspace) 2. Yang (Piofiore) 3. Akaza (Olympia Soiree) 4. Allan (Cupid Parasite) 5. Ukyo (Amnesia: Memories) So hard to narrow it down to five and tried to just get one from a game…I love em fully dedicated to the MC n crazy
neutral · AI labelView post →100% dating sim protagonist 🤣 I love seeing her in love and flustered and I love playing the genre. I'd immediately make her a version of the Cupid Parasite games 🤭🧡
neutral · AI labelView post →I love the Code: Realize soundtrack too! But my absolute favorite has to be Cupid Parasite, it's just so unique and fun. I love listening to the songs as part of my everyday music playlists.
positive · AI labelView post →I love this game, I love this company, I love this genre, I love these characters- Ive bought every single game and fan disk on switch, and I’ll buy every single one you put out on steam, and play them to 100% completion, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE port all the others, you have my patronage and money!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →bleh I can’t get back to sleep so seems a good time to keep playing Cupid Parasite, I’m gonna finish this game today finally mark my words
neutral · AI labelView post →Started [*Dark Nights*](https://pinlin.itch.io/darknights) ([Steam link](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2143340/Dark_Nights/)). Wasn't anywhere on my backlog, I should actually be playing *Sympathy Kiss* and *Cupid Parasite* right now. But my friends decided to play it as a group so here I am! I majorly appreciate that they have a script correction form in case I come across any typos—I tend to *notice* even when I'm not trying and get bothered. Have not seen any in this game yet, got up…
neutral · AI labelView post →we ALL cracking gill
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →absolute cinema!!💯esp Ryuki’s and Allan’s routes were sooo delicious <3 don’t regret a single minute i spent on this game. well..maybe except Shelby’s route (oops 😝) the only downside is that Cupid Parasite: S&S D still hasn’t been released on Steam :((( please, Idea Factory, release it and my life is yours
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →such a fun otome game :3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Never laughed so much at an otome game before. Also, the UI is so stylish <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i knew at first sight i would love and adore this game considering it was made by idea factory, i thought id like gil the most but ryuki GENUINELY touched my ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ heart ryuki i love u and adore u so much u are #ffffff to me. i only played 3/5 routes so far and im touching on the forth but its such a fun and long game the $35aud i spent was worth it. ryuki WAS WORTH IT!! i played the sequel for ryuki too and it was amazing ahh ryuki why dou casually moemax so hard like oh my god?? the visuals…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →With Cupid Parasite now on Steam, I'm resharing my retrospective on the game I made a few years back. Really glad more people can finally experience this otome gem! #PromoSky youtu.be/eG994JuEooo
positive · AI labelView post →Otome Visual Novel "Cupid Parasite" Set for Windows PC Release (via Steam) on 22nd September 2026 animeblurayuk.wordpress.com/2026/06/25/o...
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