Dating sims can be touching, funny, or so, so strange. The Dating Sim genre of video games is quite an acquired taste. While there is much to love from these types of games, including their often excellent story-telling and character building, some of the more unique games can slip through the cracks.

What is an otome game for guys called?

There are also games targeted towards women that are focused on romance between men, called boys love games (ボーイズラブゲーム, bōizu rabu gēmu), and sometimes there are yaoi (boys love) elements in otome games, but the two genres are usually kept separate.