PC Gaming: LOVE alt delete is a Y2K horror visual novel where you use one AI chatbot to help you date another that, don't worry, doesn't use the nasty generative stuff
Published 24 Sept 2026· Updated 25 Sept 2026· 9h ago
BloxBoys summary
- •LOVE alt delete revealed for PC launch
- •Y2K psychological horror visual novel setup
- •Chat with AI characters Basel and Liste
- •Uses zero real generative AI technology
- •Features web browsing and drawing minigames
- •Targeting a full release in 2027
I would hope that for most of you it would not be a controversial thing to hear me say I hate generative AI. It stinks! It is rotting everyone's brains, and the people shilling it don't even care (see Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang saying he doesn
Overview
Indie developer Circle Maiden Name has unveiled LOVE alt delete, a psychological horror visual novel styled after Y2K cybercore aesthetics. Players act as a beta tester for romance chatbots created by a mysterious company named Bicameral. Despite the story focusing on artificial intelligence, the game relies entirely on traditional hand-crafted writing and artwork rather than generative AI.
What's New
- ▸LOVE alt delete has been officially announced for Steam with a 2027 release window
- ▸Introduced the fictional company Bicameral and its romance chatbot line known as MUSEs
- ▸Revealed interactive desktop activities including drawing art, playing a digital piano, surfing the web, and sending virtual love letters
New Features
- ▸Interactive chat system where specific typed keywords unlock dynamic conversational responses
- ▸Standard-definition hand-drawn Y2K cybercore visual presentation
New Characters
- ▸Basel — A cyber-styled AI romance chatbot with blue hair who acts as your initial dating target
- ▸Liste — A pink-haired AI chatbot brought in to assist you with your dating conversations
New Mechanics
- ▸Beta-testing simulation requiring players to sign an in-game NDA with Bicameral
- ▸Keyword-based dialogue navigation with two distinct AI entities seeking humanity
What Players Should Know
- ▸Players seeking a retro Y2K psychological horror experience can wishlist the title on Steam right now
- ▸Gamers who dislike generative AI tools can play without worrying about real AI content generation
- ▸Visual novel fans can expect extra interactive desktop activities beyond simple text choices
Release Information
The game is scheduled to launch on PC via Steam in 2027.
Screenshots
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does LOVE alt delete actually use real generative AI?
- No, the developers have explicitly stated that the game contains no real generative AI technology.
- What is the premise of LOVE alt delete?
- You play as a beta tester dating an AI chatbot named Basel, using a second AI named Liste to help guide your chats.
- Where can I save the game to my wishlist?
- You can add LOVE alt delete to your wishlist directly on Steam ahead of its 2027 release.
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Read the original announcementPublished 24 Sept 2026 · Last updated 25 Sept 2026