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96%Game Brain Score
humor, graphics
gameplay, story
96% User Score Based on 93 reviews

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boyfriend or cake?? is a single player action game. It was developed by Nolan Taylor and was released on August 5, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Boyfriend or Cake??" is a quirky visual novel where contestants in a dating show could either be a romantic interest or a cake. Combining humor, romance, and existential questions, players engage through reading and clicking choices. The game offers an unconventional, lighthearted experience blending charming storytelling with playful absurdity.

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews
humor19 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and a humorous, engaging narrative that combines absurdity with deeper philosophical themes.
  • It's a short experience that can be completed in one sitting, making it perfect for quick entertainment.
  • Players appreciate the unexpected depth and emotional resonance, often leaving them with thought-provoking reflections on identity and existence.
  • As a visual novel, the gameplay primarily consists of reading and clicking, which may not appeal to everyone, particularly those who dislike this genre.
  • Some players found the humor and themes to be too dark or not universally funny, which could detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • The game lacks significant gameplay mechanics, leading some to feel it resembles an interactive e-book rather than a traditional game.
  • humor
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of cute and dark, with sharp wit and bizarre romance elements that often lead to unexpected philosophical insights. Players appreciate the clever dialogue and pacing, noting that it balances humor with deeper themes, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. Overall, the game is recognized for its ability to surprise with its comedic elements while also addressing more serious topics.

    • “A good time with some funny jokes and a nice message!”
    • “What you get instead is sharp humor, bizarre romance logic, and a surprisingly thoughtful look at identity and affection wrapped inside a cake meme.”
    • “If you enjoy weird visual novels that lean into internet humor but sneak in real feelings, this is short, funny, and worth the time.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily focused on clicking and reading, with little mechanical depth, as expected from a visual/interactive novel. While some users appreciate the well-paced and humorous dialogue, others criticize the writing quality, suggesting it detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay lacks significant engagement, often leading to a repetitive experience.

    • “The dialogue writing does exactly what it needs to, the pacing is well executed and funny, the narrative doesn't overstay its welcome, and the gameplay switches up often enough to not get boring.”
    • “Gameplay is literally clicking and reading, as the store page indicates, so do not expect anything wild mechanically.”
    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story follows a character named Bianca who participates in a game show where she must determine whether contestants are "boyfriend" or "cake," symbolizing the challenge of distinguishing reality from illusion. Reviewers find the storyline compelling and engaging.

    • “The story is that you are a person named Bianca who goes on a game show where you have to determine if the contestants are 'boyfriend' or 'cake', representing 'being real' or 'cake'.”
    • “Compelling storyline”
    • “The story revolves around a character named Bianca who participates in a game show where she must determine if the contestants are 'boyfriend' or 'cake', essentially deciding between 'being real' or 'cake'.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters or care about the outcome.”
    • “The plot is confusing and fails to engage the player, leaving many questions unanswered and the overall experience feeling unsatisfying.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their charming and cute art style, earning high marks from users. However, the juxtaposition of the lighthearted visuals with deep, existential themes adds an unexpected layer to the overall experience.

    • “The art style is done well and is very cute.”
    • “I was expecting a silly little game with a cute art style, but got an existential crisis instead.”
    • “The art style looks eerily like my 2nd grade journal.”
    • “Did not expect the earth-shattering messages at the end there... with an art style that looks eerily like my 2nd grade journal.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a unique blend of humor, existential themes, and heartfelt sincerity, creating a surprisingly effective narrative that resonates deeply with players, often evoking strong emotional responses such as tears.

    • “The writing flips between goofy flirting, existential panic, and sudden emotional sincerity in a way that should not work but absolutely does.”
    • “Touching.”
    • “I cried.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.

    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '2001: A Space Odyssey', or 'Twilight' (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
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boyfriend or cake?? is a action game.

boyfriend or cake?? is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

boyfriend or cake?? was released on August 5, 2025.

boyfriend or cake?? was developed by Nolan Taylor.

boyfriend or cake?? has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

boyfriend or cake?? is a single player game.

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