Matched

Romance and sex are so prevalent in today’s society that they have become obligatory. “Matched” is a subversion of the dating simulator genre that demonstrates how obsessions with romance and sex can be incredibly alienating to people who do not experience these forms of attraction. Taking some inspiration from my lived experience, “Matched” explores asexual and aromantic identities and themes throughout the game.  Ultimately, “Matched” seeks to defy the assumptions that all human beings want to pursue love or sex. Through the character’s journey of self-discovery, I hope that everyone can feel liberated from societal pressure to behave in ways that are not true to one’s identity.