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A young single man returns to his hometown and takes over the family's matchmaking business. Matchmaking Inc. is a modern-themed RPG designed for men that combines gameplay elements of simulation management and text adventure.
Matchmaking Inc. is a casual, dating sim and rpg game
developed by Wave Games
and published by Lightning Games and Wave Games.
Released on January 20th 2025 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
It has received 3,974 reviews of which 3,293 were positive and 681 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 8.79€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS: Windows 10 or later
- Processor: Intel CPU Core i5-2500K 3.3GHZ /AMD CPU Phenom Il X4 940
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 10 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: macOS 10.13 High Sierra
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics / Apple M1 集成显卡
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 / SteamOS / 其他兼容发行版（64-bit）
- Processor: Intel Core i5 或 AMD 同等性能处理器
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 支持 OpenGL 3.3 的显卡（如 Intel HD Graphics 4000 / NVIDIA GTX 600+ / AMD HD 7000+）
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 10 GB available space
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Matchmaking Inc. takes the familiar dating simulation formula and gives it an entertaining professional twist by putting the player in charge of a matchmaking agency. Instead of focusing exclusively on finding romance for the protagonist, much of the experience revolves around helping other people meet compatible partners while trying to rescue a struggling family business. Developed by Wave Games and published by Lightning Games and Wave Games, the game blends management, role-playing, life simulation, and relationship-driven storytelling into an experience that feels considerably more ambitious than a straightforward visual novel. The protagonist returns to Queqiao Town after experiencing difficulties elsewhere and becomes responsible for his mother's matchmaking agency. Unfortunately, the business is already in poor condition, leaving the player with the challenge of restoring its reputation and financial stability. This creates a useful long-term objective because progress is not measured solely through romantic relationships. Building the agency into a successful operation becomes an important part of the journey, and the supporting employees and family members give the workplace enough personality to prevent it from feeling like a collection of statistics and menus. Matchmaking itself provides the most distinctive gameplay mechanic. Players search for potential clients, learn about their personalities and expectations, and attempt to introduce them to suitable partners. Successful matches contribute to the agency's growth while reinforcing the central theme of compatibility. There is something amusing about spending so much time solving other people's relationship problems while the protagonist's own romantic life becomes increasingly complicated. It creates a natural connection between the management and dating portions instead of making them feel like unrelated modes stitched together. Life outside the office adds another layer to the experience. Queqiao Town offers different activities that can contribute to character development or simply provide a change of pace. Fishing, reading, exercising, drinking, DJing, and other activities make the protagonist's routine feel broader than constantly arranging dates. These mechanics are not individually complex enough to compete with dedicated simulation games, but collectively they help create the impression that the player is managing someone's life rather than merely progressing through dialogue scenes. Romance remains a major attraction, with five principal women offering noticeably different personalities and circumstances. The potential relationships explore subjects such as family expectations, childhood connections, uncertainty about marriage, social differences, and personal ambitions. Rather than treating every romantic route identically, the game attempts to give each woman her own concerns and reasons for becoming closer to the protagonist. Decisions made during conversations and events can influence these relationships, eventually leading toward different romantic outcomes. The customizable blind-date profile is another fitting feature. Players can describe themselves through numerous labels, essentially constructing a dating resume. It is a simple concept, but one that works particularly well within a game devoted to professional matchmaking. It also adds a humorous element to the idea of turning complicated personalities into categories and preferences. Combined with meeting clients and evaluating compatibility, this helps the game maintain its central identity throughout the experience. Visually, the game uses colorful 2D artwork and pixel-inspired environments that suit its relaxed life-simulation atmosphere. Character portraits are particularly important because conversations carry a significant amount of the storytelling. The presentation is generally cheerful and inviting, even when individual storylines explore more serious relationship concerns. Players should expect plenty of reading because dialogue and character interaction are major components of the experience. The management systems are accessible rather than exceptionally deep, which can be either an advantage or limitation depending on expectations. Someone searching for a highly technical business simulator may find the economic side relatively lightweight. Likewise, repeated daily activities and matchmaking routines can eventually become predictable. However, these systems work better when viewed as supporting pieces of a larger life and relationship simulator. The game prioritizes variety and personality over demanding financial micromanagement. Steam Deck compatibility is a notable advantage. The game is officially Steam Deck Verified, with its core functionality working through the handheld's controls and its interface remaining usable on the smaller display. Controller prompts and general navigation are appropriately supported, while the game can run using settings suitable for the device. Its viewpoint and methodical pacing also translate naturally to portable play, although demanding visual settings can still make sensible performance adjustments worthwhile for players prioritizing battery life or consistent performance. What ultimately makes Matchmaking Inc. appealing is how consistently its mechanics revolve around relationships. Building the business, recruiting clients, arranging couples, improving the protagonist, exploring town, and developing personal romances all contribute to the same overarching concept. There is an enjoyable irony in becoming increasingly skilled at arranging other people's love lives while simultaneously struggling through the protagonist's own romantic decisions. Matchmaking Inc. is therefore an appealing choice for players who enjoy character-focused simulations with management mechanics rather than pure visual novels or hardcore business games. Its unusual matchmaking premise gives it personality, while multiple romantic possibilities and branching outcomes encourage experimentation with different decisions. Some systems could benefit from greater depth, and repetition occasionally becomes noticeable, but the combination of business management, everyday activities, humor, and romance gives the game enough variety to remain engaging. Rating: 8/10
Super fun and cute! The only issue is the obvious use of AI for English translation. The text was copy pasted in, including the AI’s response to the prompt. It ruins the dialogue at times and the use of AI without disclosing it is shady. Hoping for an official translation soon.
Whatever gameplay I've experienced so far when playing Matchmaking is quite good and standard. The simple card playing to increase a favourability of someone to gain money is entertaining and strategic enough, not so much to the point of impossible but enough for it to not be bothersome. Developing your relationships with the characters are great too, all female heroine has a unique and entertaining story in which I believe is completely fine for such a cheap game. However, my only complaint about this game would be the very obvious machine translation. It makes the gameplay very horrid to go through especially when selecting a choice and having no idea what it means. I understood roughly around half of the sentences formed in the choices which is a big NO! If you do not wish to go through the struggle I did when playing through this, then DO NOT purchase this game unless you're able to play in its native language. There would be some occasions where it would be so obvious where the characters would say something along the lines of "Enter your desired message here" etc. For reference, all of my gameplay was read in English. Other than the terrific translation issue, the gameplay is repetitive but enjoyable. Good for your buck and worth to check out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Matchmaking Inc. is currently priced at 8.79€ on Steam.
No, Matchmaking Inc. is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 8.79€ on Steam.
Yes, Matchmaking Inc. received 3,293 positive votes out of a total of 3,974 achieving a rating of 8.02.
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Matchmaking Inc. was developed by Wave Games and published by Lightning Games and Wave Games.
Yes, Matchmaking Inc. is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Matchmaking Inc. is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Matchmaking Inc. is playable and fully supported on Linux.
This information about Matchmaking Inc. is not available yet.
This information about Matchmaking Inc. is not available yet.
No, Matchmaking Inc. does not support VR.
Matchmaking Inc. is a single-player game.
No, Matchmaking Inc. does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Matchmaking Inc. does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Matchmaking Inc. does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Matchmaking Inc. is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 24 September 2026 22:09 UTC |
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| Steam price | 26 October 2026 19:46 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 21 October 2026 22:05 UTC |
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Developer
Wave Games
Publisher
Lightning Games,
Wave Games
Release
20 Jan 2025
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