Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim
Released Sep 2022
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.
78% positive · 151 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
Kaichu - The Kaiju Dating Sim launched on September 7, 2022 as a complete package. Both DLC items (the official artbook and the soundtrack) were released on the same day as the game itself, indicating they were always part of the launch rather than post-launch additions. After launch, the developer shipped one patch in October 2022 addressing bug fixes and minor content refinements, but no additional story content, new kaiju, or expansions were ever released or announced for the game. The most significant recent communication from the developer — a September 23, 2025 announcement — revealed that Squiddershins is moving on to an entirely new title called Wishfarers, with no mention of any further content planned for Kaichu. This strongly signals that development on Kaichu has concluded. The game shipped as a self-contained experience and has been complete since its launch date.
Evidence
Squiddershins announced their next game, Wishfarers, with no mention of any further content planned for Kaichu. Developer has moved on to a new project.
Kaichu launched on September 7, 2022 with a 15% launch discount.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
KAIJU ROMANCE
Kaichu is a dating sim about kaiju! You play the role of Gigachu, a gigantic romantic looking for love. Meet six other eligible kaiju and visit twenty-four famous landmarks where Gigachu will answer challenging compatibility questions to decide the fate of your relationship.GAME FEATURES
- Multiple storylines and endings: 6 loveable kaiju. Each with their own storyline and relationship obstacles.
- Nonlinear Gameplay: Completely open to explore the map and date any kaiju from the start of the game.
- 24 Locations: All based on real world locations, each with their own smashable monument.
- Innovative Quiz Gameplay: Reinventing the dating sim genre with compatibility questions based on each kaiju’s personality and preferences.
- Hand painted art: Hand painted backgrounds and hand animated kaiju made with love in the style of TV animation.
- Original Soundtrack by Clark Aboud (Kind Words, Slay the Spire)
LANGUAGE OF LOVE
Don't worry if you're new to romance or don't speak any love languages because kaiju are notoriously non-verbal. Kaichu's two news anchors will interpret and report on the destructive courtship dance. Through the reporters’ expert analysis, the player learns about the preferences of the kaiju and apply that knowledge during each date’s relationship quiz to progress the story.DEMOLITION DATING
Kaiju communicate through a destructive courtship ritual. Love interests will prompt Gigachu with questions to compare compatibility, and the relationship grows stronger or weaker depending on how well your answers match up. Each kaiju is different, so it’s up to you, as Gigachu, to learn more about the other kaiju, and apply that knowledge during each date.MONUMENTAL DESTRUCTION
Explore the globe and take your dates to twenty-four of the world’s most memorable landmarks and have yourselves a smashing time! The military might have something to say about your monumental destruction though, and will try to stop your reckless pursuit of romance. Will you overcome the challenges of the kaiju dating scene and seal your love with a kiss?Give romance a chance, and let love smash its way into your heart with Kaichu!
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Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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