We have some otome news from Idea Factory Intl! The otome visual novel, Cupid Parasite, is coming to Steam® on September 22, 2026! Originally released on Nintendo Switch™, this romantic comedy will be Idea Factory International’s first otome release on Steam since 2018. The Steam version will include English language formats and will be available in North American and European regions.
Fans can wishlist the game on Steam today and preorder it on the IFI Online Store starting July 2, 2026 to receive an exclusive trading card pack* featuring all the love interests from the game.
The bonus trading card pack includes:
- Set of 6 cards
- 1 random holographic
- 5 regular finish
About Cupid Parasite
Welcome to Cupid Corporation! – Located in the glitzy and trendsetting metropolis of Los York, Cupid Corporation is a daring marriage agency known for its style and success rate.
Our heroine, Lynette Mirror, is Cupid Corporation’s top bridal advisor, whose job is to consult in-vogue singles to make their wildest romantic dreams come true! BUT she has one huge secret up her sleeve—she is none other than Celestia’s Goddess of Love, Cupid!
After a family argument drives her to run away to the human realm, Lynette faces her biggest challenge yet: the infamous Parasite 5. Through a series of interviews and seminars conducted by Lynette, it was decided that the Parasite 5 would appear on the matchmaking share house TV program PARASITE HOUSE, which also serves to promote Cupid Corporation.
Will Lynette be able to live up to her name as top bridal advisor and Cupid, or will her dreams get cancelled?
Key Features
- From Boys to Men – Help the Parasite 5 find true love through “practice dates” to prepare them for their future partners. Maybe you’ll find your own true love along the way?
- Are U That Somebody? – Find your ideal love type through a questionnaire! Each Parasite 5 member has a different love type, which means the partner you end up with will depend on the results of the questionnaire. Want to explore the different love types? A second playthrough allows players to manually select a love type without completing the questionnaire, and may even unlock additional love connections…
- First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage – The choices you make throughout the story can increase your Love Level with a character. If they like your answer, you’ll experience a Love Surge. You can take the difficulty up a notch by turning off Love Surge animations in the menu. A specific Love Level is required to unlock a route’s Best Ending!
- Go With The Flow – A Flow Chart is available to track your story progression. Jump between previously experienced scenes to revisit your choices. Use the Flow Chart to re-do routes and/or relive any memorable scenes!
