A new dating simulation game titled Date Everything is gaining attention for its unusual concept: it lets players form romantic, platonic, or antagonistic relationships with everyday household objects—but never with people.
Developed by indie studio Sassy Chap Games, Date Everything features a quirky cast of non-human characters, including flirtatious lamps, moody couches, and emotionally complex washing machines. The only rule? You can’t date anything living. “Nothing with a soul,” co-creator Robbie Daymond said, to avoid uncomfortable ethical dilemmas.
The idea for the game originated as a joke between Daymond and fellow voice actor Ray Chase, both of whom have extensive experience in video games and animation. Over seven years, the joke turned into a fully developed title with a large, diverse cast voiced by prominent actors in the gaming industry.
In Date Everything, players are equipped with “Dateviator” glasses that allow them to see and interact with objects in their home as human-like characters. After being replaced at work by AI, the player begins exploring relationships with these objects in various forms—love, friendship, or even dislike.
Unlike traditional dating sims that emphasize a single romantic path, Date Everything encourages players to explore multiple types of relationships. Some characters are polyamorous, asexual, or aromantic. Others are simply difficult, rude, or clingy—designed to reflect the diversity and complexity of real-world dating experiences.
“There are characters you’re supposed to hate,” Daymond said, adding that the game’s purpose is to reflect both the joy and frustration of human relationships.
Narrative designer and voice actor Ray Chase emphasized that the game celebrates relationship variety. Players can pursue a monogamous romance or date five hangers at once—because, in this world, even hangers count as one character. “We didn’t want any repetition between characters thematically,” he said.
Amanda Hufford, a writer and actor in the game, said Date Everything breaks free from genre expectations. “The dating sim genre is meant to reflect human experience,” she noted. “As that evolves, so should the genre.”
The game has already sparked discussion for its humor, emotional range, and inclusive approach. While its premise may seem absurd, Date Everything aims to reflect how people connect, grow, and learn through all kinds of relationships—even if it’s with a jealous lamp or emotionally distant dishwasher.
