- Final Version and Post Mortem - 4 May 2026
Hi there,today I’m releasing Version 1.11, which marks what I consider the final version of The Empathy Algorithm. This update focuses on polishing the experience and making the game accessible to more players around the world.What’s new in 1.11Improved performance (this should reduce issues on slower PCs causing the game to "stutter")Added Japanese fan translation (done by "RabbihornRhino" / らびりの)Various minor fixes and stability improvementsLooking back - a "Post Mortem"When I started working on The Empathy Algorithm, I just wanted to create a small little game to learn coding and "get my feet wet". I haven't expected how much fun I had creating it and I'm really happy with the final product and with what I have learned. Also it feels great to have people from all around the world playing my game and giving feedback. 500+ downloads in the first two month (from Ghana, Vietnam to Bolivi…
- Final Version! Japanese translation and better performance - 1 May 2026
Glad to announce the final version of "The Empathy Algorithm". There are two main changes: - you can chose to play in japanese language (text, VA is still english) - performance should be about 40% faster now I'll work on my next project "Gridbreaker" from now on. Thanks for showing interest in my first game and please wish me luck!
- Japanese Translation / Final Version / Next Game! - 18 April 2026
First of all, thanks to everyone who took part in the survey! It helped a lot to find issues and your kind words were a boost of motivation! If you missed the survey and played the game, you'll still find it here: https://forms.gle/NCLMS9T3uKcVuJda7Feedback would be much appreciated! -------------------------------- JAPANESE TRANSLATIONThanks to translator らびりの (Rabbihorn Rhino), there will be a japanese translation soon! Since currently over 50% of downloads come from english speaking nations (TOP 5 are USA - 36,2% / Germany 10,2% / Canada 6,1% / UK 6,1% and Australia 3,6%) and there are only 0,6% of downloads from "the motherland of visual novels" Japan, I'm glad that we can overcome language barriers and can offer this little story to a broader audience. PS: If you want to make a fan translation for another language, DM me or comment and I'll be in touch! ----------------------------…
- Numbers and Survey - 24 March 2026
Hi there, last month I released "The Empathy Algorithm". Since this is my first game, I consider it a success regardless of the numbers. (807 wishlists, 403 downloads, 31 recensions, 83% positive, in case you want to know...) However, while recensions/reviews are great, I wish I could get better, more precise feedback. This is why I made a small survey with google forms. If you have played it, it would help me a ton if you took some minutes and fill out the survey! It takes about 10 minutes and is a great way to help a solo dev improve. I want to start working on my second game soon and would like to know where to improve, what to avoid and what to cultivate/do again... Thank you so much! LINK TO SURVEY: https://forms.gle/B6DPLQTFMgyoe4P59
- Mac-Version online! Update 1.1 planned... - 4 March 2026
Mac Version online!Two weeks after release "The Empathy Algorithm" is finally playable on Mac / Apple.Also I am gathering feedback and want to make a final, optimized version 1.1. So if you have any feedback or suggestions, please let me know.At the moment, I am working on the UI for a game jam project called "Stellar Confluence". Also, all the positive feedback motivated me to start my second game soon, currently I am in the concepting and planing phase. Watch out for future announcements!Positive Feedback, Wishlists, DownloadsI want to thank you for playing and giving feedback. Currently, this game is at 678 wishlists, 284 downloads and 25 recensions (84% positive). For my first ever game, I'll consider this a success.So if you have any ideas how to make this game better or tips for future projects, let me know!
- The Empathy Algorithm is LIVE! - 13 February 2026
I've just published the Steam page for my upcoming free visual novel. It's a melancholic, unsettling story about what being a human means, why we are empathic and if we are more than biological machines. It's short and has a playtime of about 1 hour, so it is meant to be played on one evening. If you like Blade Runner, Ex Machina or Her, you might like it. The game will be released on 13th February 2026 and will be completly free. Thanks to everyone who takes a look — feedback and questions are always welcome.
- The Empathy Algorithm is LIVE! - 7 February 2026
I've just published the Steam page for my upcoming free visual novel. It's a melancholic, unsettling story about what being a human means, why we are empathic and if we are more than biological machines. It's short and has a playtime of about 1 hour, so it is meant to be played on one evening. If you like Blade Runner, Ex Machina or Her, you might like it. The game will be released on 13th February 2026 and will be completly free. Thanks to everyone who takes a look — feedback and questions are always welcome.
- The Empathy Algorithm is LIVE! - 4 February 2026
I've just published the Steam page for my upcoming free visual novel. It's a melancholic, unsettling story about what being a human means, why we are empathic and if we are more than biological machines. It's short and has a playtime of about 1 hour, so it is meant to be played on one evening. If you like Blade Runner, Ex Machina or Her, you might like it. The game will be released on 13th February 2026 and will be completly free. Thanks to everyone who takes a look — feedback and questions are always welcome.
- The Empathy Algorithm is LIVE! - 3 February 2026
I've just published the Steam page for my upcoming free visual novel. It's a melancholic, unsettling story about what being a human means, why we are empathic and if we are more than biological machines. It's short and has a playtime of about 1 hour, so it is meant to be played on one evening. If you like Blade Runner, Ex Machina or Her, you might like it. The game will be released on 13th February 2026 and will be completly free. Thanks to everyone who takes a look — feedback and questions are always welcome.
