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Editors’ Review

Download.com staff

Building Relationships is a quirky indie game where players dive into a bizarre dating adventure — except instead of people, you’re courting buildings. As the newcomer on a mysterious island, you meet a range of unique bachelorx pads while exploring diverse landscapes, uncovering secrets, and maybe finding the love of your life.

The game combines dating sim mechanics with exploration across varied biomes, delivering humor, absurdity, and discovery. Building Relationships invites players to experiment—whether flying as a house, wandering forests and mountains, or choosing odd suitors like Millie the windmill or Tenet the tent — offering a quirky and playful experience throughout.

Unconventional dating sim with a twist

Building Relationships flips expectations by turning architecture into potential partners. Players interact with personified structures, each with distinct personalities, quirks, and dialogue choices. Whether dating or exploring, the game emphasizes humor and absurd scenarios rather than traditional storytelling. However, it is not suited for players seeking realism, as its bizarre premise and over-the-top situations can feel too ridiculous or shallow for those who prefer grounded, meaningful romance experiences.

The island setting is packed with unique areas to discover. From shadowy forests to snowy peaks and colorful meadows, each biome offers hidden items and opportunities for interaction. Players can fly as a house and uncover odd surprises, but the experience has limited romantic depth and can feel too niche for broader audiences, leaving some players underwhelmed despite the game’s free-spirited sense of exploration and unusual design choices.

For those not drawn to the dating aspects, it also offers the option to go fishing—though in this world, the fish are humorously replaced with cars. This absurd twist provides variety and ensures some degree of replayability. Fans of unconventional narrative-driven games such as Hatoful Boyfriend or lighthearted, comedic sims may find this bizarre alternative especially appealing, while others may see it as more of a quirky distraction.

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  • Pros

    • Unique and absurd concept
    • Multiple biomes to explore
    • Humorous characters and dialogue
    • Replayability through alternative activities
  • Cons

    • Not suited for players seeking realism
    • Limited romantic depth
    • Can feel too niche for broader audiences

Bottom Line

A refreshingly quirky gaming experience

Building Relationships is not a conventional dating sim, but rather an experiment in humor, creativity, and playful absurdity. Its blend of quirky characters, unusual biomes, and open exploration makes it stand out in the indie scene. While it may not appeal to those seeking serious romance or realism, it provides a refreshing and entertaining experience for players who enjoy games that don’t take themselves too seriously.

What’s new in version varies-with-devices

  • Added Dash
  • Added a phonebooth


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Windows
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  • Windows 8
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 11
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