Pick Me Pick Me

Pick Me Pick Me

Early access since May 2025

Pick Me Pick Me throws you into the battlefield of love where you face off against a friend to charm quirky AI characters powered by a Large Language Model. Play your cards right to outflirt your rival to score the perfect date; embarrass yourself or fail to impress, & you'll get kicked to the curb!

64% positive · 531 reviews
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In early access, ongoing live service game
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In early access, ongoing live service game
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Live Service

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Pick Me Pick Me is a free-to-play competitive speed-dating game currently in Early Access on Steam, with an active development team shipping new content at a consistent monthly cadence since its May 28, 2025 launch. The game is structured as an ongoing live service built around rotating seasonal content. Every month brings themed updates with new characters, character skins, limited-time cosmetics, quest boards, and ranking competitions. A VIP Pass subscription provides access to exclusive characters, with the developer explicitly stating more VIP-exclusive characters are continuously being added. The update history since launch has been remarkably consistent: a Dark Academia update with a new character (September 5 and 19, 2025), an iOS launch with new quest and ranking systems (October 31, 2025), a holiday update with new characters and cosmetics (December 19, 2025), a Valentine's Day update with two new character skins (February 5, 2026), a Storybook Tales update with new skins and a date scene (March 12, 2026), a 1st Anniversary update adding a new VIP character (May 7, 2026), and most recently an August events calendar published on August 1, 2026 — just 18 days before today's assessment date — confirming active events running through the end of August, including limited-time yukata skins, quest boards, and VIP-exclusive rewards. There is no indication the developer intends to conclude development or wind down content. The game is explicitly designed for continuous content additions and ongoing seasonal engagement.
Evidence
VIP Pass members receive exclusive access to characters and upcoming exclusive rewards for Quest Boards and Ranking Boards, with the developer stating more VIP-exclusive characters will be added continuously.
news post · Aug 1, 2026 source content planned
high
August events calendar published with ongoing events running through August 31, including limited-time character skins (Mason Yukata and Mia Yukata), quest boards, ranking competitions, and new VIP-exclusive rewards. Most recent developer communication, 18 days before today's assessment.
news post · Aug 1, 2026 source development ongoing
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Optillusion
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Multiplayer · PvP

About this game

Get ready to charm, sabotage, and survive the most ridiculous speed dating showdown ever. 

Will you win love - or get left in the dust?

What Players Are Saying:

"I had to bite my tongue to not laugh when I saw your character turn around with that clown nose!" - Realsleepy, Discord member

Compete against friends in chaotic AI speed dating! Flirt, sabotage, and outwit rivals to win bizarre characters' hearts. Fast, funny, and full of surprises-who scores the perfect date?

Compete directly against your friends in fast-paced speed dating battles! Use your wit and strategic sabotage cards to out-charm your rival and win the affection of bizarre, unforgettable AI characters. It’s a hilarious test of friendship and flirting skills!

Love is war. Flirt accordingly.

Want to practice your game or just enjoy some digital romance? Chat one-on-one with over 20 unique AI characters-from smooth talkers and adorable weirdos to fantasy creatures with very human problems. Build relationships at your own pace without interference.

Not a fan of the official cast? Design your own bizarre dating prospects! Upload custom models, set personalities, and challenge friends with your creations. Share your wildest characters with the community and keep the chaos fresh.

🎮 Key Features  

  • Dynamic AI conversations: Experience unique, real-time interactions every playthrough powered by a Large language model

  • 20+ dateable characters: Meet distinct personalities with unique quirks and stories

  • Cross-platform play and save: Challenge friends anywhere on PC and mobile.

  • Strategic skill cards: Buff yourself or sabotage your rival's romantic moves for hilarious outcomes.

  • Multilingual matchmaking: Play with friends around the world, supporting English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Portuguese.

  • User-Generated Content: Create and share your own characters via Workshop for endless dating possibilities

  • Global leaderboards: See how you rank in the chaotic speed dating scene.

Players speaking different languages can play together!

Since Pick Me Pick Me is available in multiple languages, you can face off against your friend even if you don't speak the same language. Argue in the language you’re most comfortable with and challenge your opponent, no matter what they speak!

"Pick Me Pick Me" is a perfect party game for players who enjoy competitive, yet lighthearted, gaming experiences with a unique AI twist.

 💸 Free Trial + In-Game Currency Unlocks

Start playing for free - everyone gets trial rounds to experience the chaos!

Full access requires purchasing in-game currency (which covers AI token costs) to unlock unlimited dating battles, custom characters, deeper relationship building, and premium storylines.

Whether you're in it for love, laughs, or total romantic victory, Pick Me Pick Me delivers an unforgettable mix of chaos, charm, and comedy. With endlessly unique AI interactions, custom content, and competitive flair, it’s the ultimate showdown of heart and wit.

So suit up, swipe in, and may the most ridiculous dater win!

💰 What are the Different Currencies in-game?

CASH 💸

Cash is the currency used after your date tickets have run out, or if you want to talk with characters in Solo Chat.

PVP Battle:  50 Cash =1 Date Ticket
Solo Chat: 5 Cash =1 Message 

COINS 🪙

Coins are the currency used to unlock characters and purchase clothes, hair, and accessories in the store.

How do you earn coins?
(WIN) PvP Game = 1000 Coins
(LOSE) PvP Game = 500 Coins
Solo Chat - when you receive a reply from a character = 50 Coins

Character Affinity Milestone Rewards

DATE TICKETS 🎟️

Date Tickets are used for PvP Battle

1 Date Ticket = 1 PvP game

* If the room setting "It's on me" is selected, then the host will consume 2 tickets instead
*After you run out of date tickets, you will automatically use any available Cash instead.

MONTHLY PASS & VIP STATUS 🔓

A Monthly Pass is a special package available in the store for $9.99. Think of this as purchasing the game for 30 days, with:

- Unlimited PvP games ⭐
- 4500 Cash (never expired)

- Maximum capacity of Date Tickets from 5 to 20

This means unlimited dates within 30 days! One ticket is regenerated every 24 hours, so you can accumulate up to 20 tickets in 20 days. Use these tickets to invite friends to a PVP Battle, or save them for later.

CASH + COIN PACKAGES 📦

If you are the type of person who would take care of the date bill or want to play as much as you can with friends without the ticket regeneration wait, then this is where you can find a variety of  options in the store

Wad of Cash =1000 Cash = $1.99 (20 Dates or 200 Messages)
Big Wad of Cash =2750 Cash = $4.99 (55 Dates or  550 Messages)

Wallet of Cash = 5800 Cash = $9.99 (116 Dates  or 1160 Messages)
Bag of Cash =12000 Cash = $19.99 (240 Dates or 2400 Messages)

Vault of 32000 Cash = $49.99 (640 Dates or 6400 Messages)
(Prices may vary depending on region)

500 Free Daily Coins 



Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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