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Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim
Developer Squiddershins
Kaichu is a dating sim about kaiju! You play the role of Gigachu, a gigantic romantic looking for love. Meet 6 other eligible kaiju and visit 24 famous landmarks where Gigachu will answer challenging compatibility questions to decide the fate of your relationship. From the Steam store page
142 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Oct 16, 2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
78
LovedLoved
96 positive · 27 negative
95% range 70–84%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 96 | 27 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 3 | 0 | 16 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
102 of 129 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
79% recommend · 97 yes, 26 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 123 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (118 of 150 positive).
Players praise the game's unique concept and cute, inclusive art style. [1][2][3] Many note the gameplay is very short and repetitive across different routes. [4][5][6] Some reviewers feel the price is too high for the amount of content. [6][7]
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- [6]
I remember when I saw this game on Kickstarter. I thought "A kaiju dating sim. That idea needs to exist." That hasn't changed about me. I still wouldn't recommend you buy it. Your average play of this game will be barely longer than 20 minutes. And once you've beaten it once, you've seen pretty everything it has to offer, unless you feel the need to collecting all the ending CGs I guess. So yeah the price point's …
- [1]
6.5/10 The main appeal of the game is certainly the original idea. As a fan of the Kaiju genre, a game that mixes giant monsters with the idea of a cute dating sim is certainly amazing. My biggest complain with the game, however, is the repetitiveness of the interactions. The gamplay loop revolves around basic questions and you having to answer with one out of three options. If you are successful on each date, your …
- [4]
I loved playing this, but it's worth knowing a few things before going in. First, there's not a deep story here. If you're looking for reflection on the human spirit, you could say there's some of that in here due to the focus on sorting out communication/compatibility issues and celebrating different kinds of love. But even these things are treated in a simple manner. Second, there's not a long story here. One …
- [2]
Cute cute cute CUTE! More seriously, not mechanically or narratively complex, but perfectly good and we're here for the cuteness anyway. Each route is quite short (I got through my first in about half an hour), but that means it doesn't outstay its welcome, and there's quite a few different Kaiju to romance, so there's plenty of content for the price. I appreciate the variety and inclusivity, the player character …
- [5]
Have you ever dreamed of getting to date some beautiful and big Kaiju? Well, here is your chance! Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim is, as the name suggests, a Dating sim about dating Kaiju. You take on the role of Gigachu, a pink, romantic Kaiju looking for love. The game has 6 different Kaiju to date, but has a lot of repetition between each one. The questions are randomized from a pool of questions, so duplicates are …
Summarised from 34 of the 143 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 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
79% of the 123 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim. The complaint that keeps coming up: very short playtime. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
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60 of 142 · most liked first6.5/10 The main appeal of the game is certainly the original idea. As a fan of the Kaiju genre, a game that mixes giant monsters with the idea of a cute dating sim is certainly amazing. My biggest complain with the game, however, is the repetitiveness of the interactions. The gamplay loop revolves around basic questions and you having to answer with one out of three options. If you are successful on each date, your love bar gets filled and you progress to the next chapter. However, even though…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I loved playing this, but it's worth knowing a few things before going in. First, there's not a deep story here. If you're looking for reflection on the human spirit, you could say there's some of that in here due to the focus on sorting out communication/compatibility issues and celebrating different kinds of love. But even these things are treated in a simple manner. Second, there's not a long story here. One complete playthrough with one partner takes about 30-40 minutes. There's five…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I remember when I saw this game on Kickstarter. I thought "A kaiju dating sim. That idea needs to exist." That hasn't changed about me. I still wouldn't recommend you buy it. Your average play of this game will be barely longer than 20 minutes. And once you've beaten it once, you've seen pretty everything it has to offer, unless you feel the need to collecting all the ending CGs I guess. So yeah the price point's kinda high for a game that gets played out that fast. Maybe if I'd felt like the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Go check out @katerblossom.bsky.social's appearance on @shortlongpod.bsky.social!! Kate got to talk with Eric and Jess about the cute and quirky Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim! Thanks so much to the Short Game Long Talk folks for having Kate on the show! 💜
neutral · AI labelView post →There isn't exactly a lot to the game, depth wise or content wise- but it's a cute and unique venture for under $10 cad.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very wholesome but short and very simple. Basically a game for one or two evenings.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unique idea but the gimmick wears out really fast. Pros + Cute art + Varied kaiju designs Cons - Basically no story - Extremely repetitive - Can't customize the main monster Final verdict: ☆☆☆☆☆☆★★★★ 4/10 – Below Average I played the demo version a long while ago, and while I wasn't all that enamored by it, I figured it was just because the game wasn't finished yet. It's a nicely unique premise and I wanted to give the full game a chance, but much to my disappointment this full version…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If I wanted to play a guessing game where I try to guess what some random stranger likes and then pretend to like exactly the same things in order to be good enough for them, I'd just go date random strangers in real life. Romance, this is not.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →real actual games I noticed under "Shovelware" (also a smaller indie game shoutout): Gunlocked Check and Slash every single Garten of Banban (lol) MiniGhost Deep Beyond AO ONI Echolocaution Vision Soft Reset HYPER METEOR Battle Kid: Fortress of Peril Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim Sheepo (1/2)
neutral · AI labelView post →Interesting idea for a dating sim. The art , characters and music are cute and cozy. However gameplay and story wise, Kaichu is too simple and gets very repetitive very fast. The characters have pretty much the same route aside from some art and dialogue changes. Maybe if there was more content such as more character/story development, events/minigames unique to each character and/or unlockables, Kaichu would be more enjoyable.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kaichu is a unique game in a way. For a dating sim it's great starting point but that's not the main trait of this game. For starters the story it shows can be received in two ways. First one, the go-forward style, just make a fun little game with big monsters wrecking famous landmarks. And that's good. Everyone deserves some relax. But the second one, focused on reading and understanding makes A Kaiju Dating Sim a great tool to understand and accepting yourself. I'm pretty sure that's why I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New episode of @shortlongpod.bsky.social is out! We were joined by @katerblossom.bsky.social from @nosmallgames.bsky.social to talk about Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim! It was an absolute blast getting to know Kate and what big monster she wanted to smooch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEn0...
neutral · AI labelView post →Appleseed's Indie Game Of The Day! Day 213) Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim by Squiddershins Kaichu is an adorable game that has you playing as a Gigakaiju and pairing up with other wonderful Kaiju. The gameplay loop is a little repetitive, but it's cozy, simple, and super adorable.
neutral · AI labelView post →A fun, cute and short game. The only problems I had were a bit of screen tearing and that my achievements didn't unlock but that will probably be fixed soon. (Edit: Was fixed)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Have you ever dreamed of getting to date some beautiful and big Kaiju? Well, here is your chance! Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim is, as the name suggests, a Dating sim about dating Kaiju. You take on the role of Gigachu, a pink, romantic Kaiju looking for love. The game has 6 different Kaiju to date, but has a lot of repetition between each one. The questions are randomized from a pool of questions, so duplicates are inevitable and sometimes quite annoying. The landmarks are well made and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I received this game as a gift from a friend Pros Cute character designs Visually pleasant art style Soothing soundtrack Cons Can feel repetitive very, VERY quickly. Romance options feel too limited and restrictive Lack an overall feeling of actually going on a date. The narrative style of everything being conveyed though the reporters can make you feel disattached from the romance between the Kaiju. (This for me is worsened because this game has a price tag and I'm aware of multiple dating…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My favorite genre is young person explores an island, so my favorites are: A Short Hike Alba: a Wildlife Adventure Lil Gator Game But I also like: Olli Olli World (skateboard) Ooblets (farm and dance) Nuclear Blaze (firefight) Kaichu the Kaiju Dating Sim
neutral · AI labelView post →It's cute, but the gameplay is repetitive and not that interesting. Each question has a bad, good, and great answer. You have to guess what answer is appealing to your date based on their physical traits and what you learn about them as you interact. That somewhat describes any dating sim, but good ones (e.g., Five Dates) have nuanced questions & answers. The interaction is too simple here.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am not 100% sure why I bought this game, to be honest. I guess it's because a queer curator (queerator?) recommended it, since you can be feminine while dating another femme, etc. also it's cute kaiju and Gigachu is adorable! Turpio is great, too. this was a lot of fun and pretty unique. the gameplay is very simplistic, but still enjoyable. I didn't really know what to expect going in, and the game didn't have as much of a story or plot as I was hoping, but I still had fun getting all the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game relies on a mechanic of questions with choices and trying to get the right answer based on who Gigachu, your character, is dating. Some questions have not wrong, and some have no right answer, so in some you're destined to fail. You need to balance this out while courting the kaiju during 3 acts in many famous world locations. The art is very cute, you can choose your pronouns, and the mechanic is interesting... for the first playthrough. There are 6 dateable kaijus. Once you've…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →weird and boring. I don't understand how answering a bunch of questions that come from nowhere could be a fun video game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An adorable, SHORT game. Honestly it feels like it was made just for me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly, if you like dating sims massively then I say give this game a shot in all honesty But for me it felt really really standard compared to other games in the genre as its nothing more than trial and error and knowing you repeat this for the other monsters I can feel like the charm would wear out really quickly But again its a cute concept with a lot of good ideas with it, I just wished it was more fleshed out other than guessing their likes and dislikes
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's cute, but shallow. It feels more like a Tinder match for a quick hook-up as opposed to being a dating sim. Characters are fickle. You need to get the best answer nearly all of the time. I played through one ending with Tephra. Animations are cute. The questions asked are answered by best guessing what the character would like. Tephra is a volcano, so things related to volcanoes are usually the right answer. It's shallow, so, so, shallow. And while that first run was ok, it was ok…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's time to play dating sims and, of course, I have to kick things off with monster dating... THE BIG KIND! Let's play Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim! www.twitch.tv/asdruboi
neutral · AI labelView post →Platinum Trophy #1116 - Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim! Really cute VN that is really inclusive to all kinds of different relationship dynamics, sexualities and gender identity. 🥰 If you need something wholesome, this is definitely a comfy time. #TrophyHunter #Platinum #Kaiju #PlayStation
positive · AI labelView post →I received this product in a mystery egg from Fanatical and although the concept was a bit weird, it looked cute, so I figured I'd give it a try. The artstyle of this game is very cute and appealing to the eye, and the fact that you can change your controller type is a great feature that allows a person to play the way that they are most comfortable with playing. However, that's about all this game has going for it. The gameplay isn't that immersive and gets old and repetitive fast.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Urgh... This is a difficult one to grade and judge... Like 6/10, something like that. BUT IT HAS HUUUGGE FLAWS!!! You play Kaichu, a pink dino-like kaiju, and chose one kaiju to woo for each game. Then each game is divided in 3 acts that are basically always the same except some changes in the dialogues. You roam on the map to choose one of the famous place/building to destroy, where you want to go, and this will lead you to the core of the game: a discussion between the protagonist, Kaichu…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game gave me the confidence to ask my cousin out on a date 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →straight couple yuri couple yaoi couple i see no difference, love is love, and mount rushmore has been destroyed by all of them
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Get ready to experience 20 STORIES OF LOVE,and we ain't talkin' books! No this is something far more novel! It's Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim! Streaming live right now at: www.twitch.tv/etherbunnny41
neutral · AI labelView post →I get to smooch kaiju
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →+ No - Everything else) No porn))) 3/10 This game should be free A very cheap questionnaire with questions where you have to guess the answers depending on your partner. Jokes, dialogues - everything is mediocre. The graphics and animations are terrible. There is no variety! In general, garbage for six-year-old girls who believe in pink ponies. (
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice game but very simple and repetitive. Once you finished an ending you basically have seen it all as nothing much changes with the storyline for each dateable kaiju. Recommended to buy when there's a discount going on for the cute storyline and art.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good art, fine gameplay. Way too short and no reason to replay because there is no variation between the "story"
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Giant monsters destroying landmarks across the world have never before been more lovely, fluffy and cute. This is "aaaw kawaii" short dating game (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute cute cute CUTE! More seriously, not mechanically or narratively complex, but perfectly good and we're here for the cuteness anyway. Each route is quite short (I got through my first in about half an hour), but that means it doesn't outstay its welcome, and there's quite a few different Kaiju to romance, so there's plenty of content for the price. I appreciate the variety and inclusivity, the player character has selectable pronouns (with a default of chu/chu) and the various romanceable…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoyed playing Kaichu, the cutesy artstyle and the concept are really good. Sadly it gets repetitiv after a few dates , the questions and the story are all the same. I wished that they played more with the idea they had for example maybe if there were like events/minigames for each character or paths that lead to a good/neutral/bad endings. Overall maybe a 6/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dating an adorable moss moth mom has rekindled my desire to live. Thank you for this amazing game! <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kaichu isn't a bad game. The art is cute, the music is pleasant and the writing is funny. However it's a very short game - took me less than 3 hours to see all there is to see. I wanted to get all the achievements but it was just tedious so I gave up. It's not telling any deep story, all the routes feel the same. You don't really get to know the Kaiju, you get shown their profile. So basically all you gotta do is look up the right answers in their profile. It's fun for the first couple of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Complicated nonsense incoming! There's a really specific aesthetic among works that come from lesbian/feminine-bisexual gaze media trying to be cute or positive that I've really only started to notice recently. Off the top of my head I could pretty easily point to Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, I think 2064 is the first time I was ever exposed to it as a style. Media analysis is hard but I'd gesture to soft warm colors and spaces, depiction and appreciation for complex and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This was an interesting dating sim that did not disappoint. The premise of the game is pretty straight forward with a monster theme. Your main goal is to date a handful of kaijin all while being broadcasted on a news...or entertainment(?) show. The dating scenes are set up as a simple question and answer type with giant monsters destroying various landmarks upon good responses. It was a cute and fun change of pace from the usual dating sim. I also loved the characters, especially Garudan. My…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a very long game, but an incredibly adorable experience! This game glows with the sheer amount of love and care this dev team has put into it. If you want a game with good vibes, accessible gameplay, and cute monsters, this is it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed how adorable this game is. It did get repetitive after awhile but I still had fun romancing all of the monsters. I think it has an appropriate price tag. A+ for creativity.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Have either of you played the video game Kaichu: the Kaiju Dating Sim? (There's no actual broccoli displayed)
neutral · AI labelView post →STREAM SCHEDULE! IT IS ABOUT LOVE THIS MONTH🥰! ➡️ We are dating monsters in Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim by @squiddershins.bsky.social! ➡️ Starting Alan Wake 2! ➡️ More Escape From Ever After! ➡️ Date villains in Hooked on You: A Dead by Daylight Dating Sim ➡️Jackbox Community Day!
neutral · AI labelView post →wanted to play this for awhile and was really excited about trading a key for it, but it's pretty disappointing, flat, and repetitive. it was fun and i originally thought it was cute and it made me smile. but then when i went to 100% it started to get tedious and irksome real quick. especially with the game's tendency to recycle questions. while some of the jokes are funny, the humor gets rather corny at times. there is no proper plot regression and every 'route' in the game is pretty much the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gigachu is adorable hehe
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →47) Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim Take the time to really get to know some cool giant monsters and you too can make them kiss each other store.steampowered.com/app/1848590/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Many apologies for slacking on release notifications. We've been exhausted. Anyhoot, episode 2 of our playthrough of Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim is out on the Youtube! #KaijuDating #DatingSim #LiveStreams #YouTube #streamersky #PNGTubersky www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9Mp...
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm in a MOOD and I want to crush buildings and be adorable. Been a while since I played some rounds of Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim, and I think some of you folks newer to me and my nonsense might enjoy it. Anyway, live or something. twitch.tv/goblinhugger
neutral · AI labelView post →This was a short but sweet game, all of the story lines are so cute! It worked on handheld on steamdeck for the most part except when I had to press A, but just pressing it five or six times got it to move on and it didn't cause too much of an issue with the overall gameplay ♥
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not me snagging 24 games for $84 during Steam's spring sale. Including "Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim" for only $3.99! It's so adorable, I'll forgive it for only having 6-7 hours of gameplay.
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neutral · AI labelView post →Kaichu stands out because of its unique concept: A dating sim featuring giant monsters. The art style is charming and quirky but also a bit unpolished. The writing can be humorous but there is not much of a story and it gets repetitive fast (esp. if you are a completionist but, thankfully, there is a dialog skip). It shows concepts of love languages, shared/opposing interests, and explores relatable themes like self-acceptance and finding love in unexpected places. And that's basically why I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →QRP with your profile art! Got this as a Kickstarter reward from Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim. Its my main sona Enoch~
neutral · AI labelView post →i honestly loved this game as there is kinda an excess of dating sims i was kinda iffy about getting it but i'm glad i did. everything was nice to look at and also kinda calming in a weird way. i enjoyed how silly this can get and it does not take it self to serious. over all 100/10 <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just a silly, cute dating simulator that I love. A plethora of pronoun options are available to the player, and the love interests (kaiju) are diverse in that respect, too. There's also neurodiverse representation and an ace-friendly route. Fun rom-com tropes are in play, and the game has a great sense of humor.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really a great game, surprised myself on how well I did without the guides- but when it came to purposefully getting into some of the later achievements I needed help lol
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kaichu is a cute game. It is very easy to beat, In fact you have to try to get the achievements for losing (there's even a guide). While there are differences in the 6 relationships, a lot of the story is repeated, so playing it over and over again to do all 6 can be repetitive. Also you can't skip the credits even if you've seen them. Doesn't take long to 100%
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