# Tender: Creature Comforts — Intergalactic Dating Sim

> Intergalactic dating simulation game exploring modern romance and rejection. (iPhone/iPad app by Kenny Sun.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tender-creature-comforts/id1448211141 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kenny Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/916299994)
- Category: Games, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 546 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 337 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tender-creature-comforts/id1448211141/reviews.md

## What is Tender?

Tender is a narrative game that explores connection and rejection in the era of swipe culture. It’s a story told by and through the modern interface for finding love.

- Swipe through hundreds of intergalactic profiles
- Chat with your matches and hope the sparks fly
- Schedule dates in your calendar and play them out in real time
- Unfold a vast array of branching storylines

CW: Toxic relationships

Written by Gideon Lazarus
Art by Jie En Lee
Programmed by Kenny Sun

## Key features

- Swipe through intergalactic profiles
- Chat with matches
- Schedule and play out dates
- Branching storylines
- Narrative game

## Chart rankings

- #181 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Tender?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💕 Lovely art and design
- 🤖 Unique concept of dating aliens
- 🕰️ Realistic real-time pacing
- 🤗 Charming and memorable characters

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Slow pace of matches and conversations
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficulty progressing relationships
- 🙃 Frustrating when dates go poorly
- 🤯 Emotionally impactful (in a good and bad way)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Dialogue getting stuck or resetting
- Progress being lost or reset unexpectedly

**Most requested features**

- Ability to pause or schedule dates
- More diverse character profiles and storylines
- Faster swiping and response times
- Ability to continue relationships beyond first date

## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tender-creature-comforts/id1448211141/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Update!!

*2025-11-29*

hi pls update the game its been four years and itd be super nice to see updates like new characters, different story lines, and more options and id give my life to you if you do please n thank yewwww

### 1/5 — nope

*2025-10-29, version 1.0.9*

thought this was a game but it’s just the worst parts of dating apps.

### 5/5 — Years later, and I still think about this game

*2025-03-27, version 1.0.9*

The best written thing in the app store. My partner and I still joke about the funny date endings several years after playing this game. I wish I could find anything else this clever. Perfect match of form and content, with the Tindr swiping.

### 5/5 — Feels so real

*2024-09-21, version 1.0.9*

Some of the conversations you navigate through feel unbelievably real. I’m playing Tender for the second or third time, but it’s been a few years, and it’s been really fun rediscovering it. What a fantastic game.

### 3/5 — So negative/too real/ not a game for tucking in

*2023-10-04*

I have had this game download it for about a week. I find that all the interactions are negative. I also find that when you think it’s going well, it’s not.
I do find it frustrating that you have to meet dates on your actual time of the date. Honestly, how can anyone schedule a two minute date when they are working a job or are doing life. A game should be something that you can immerse yourself into the experience, and forget about the real world. This game isn’t that it makes you feel horrible about yourself because you keep being rejected. It is causing me anxiety. I have missed a handful of dates. I think you should be able create a date and go on it when you are able to fit it into your schedule.🤷🏻‍♀️

### 4/5 — Fun, but not for healing

*2023-07-20*

I got the game after a rough breakup and was hoping to date some cute aliens. Of course, it’s my bad that I didn’t notice in the description that this game was more than just a dating sim. It really goes deep into all the ways people just don’t click, relationships are messy, and most connections you make on dating apps don’t work out or don’t go anywhere. It is a really fascinating concept and the game is written in a fun way that makes it very realistic and colorful. But you can imagine that this is not an experience for someone who is looking for cuddles and affirmation. The characters in Tender won’t give you that.

One thing that really rubbed me the wrong way is that one of the “good” endings you can get is with an ex. Whom you can name. I made the mistake of giving the ex a real name and regretted it a lot. It’s not fun when your recent and very unpleasant memories get bent into a fictional world that doesn’t know anything about your experience. Honestly my expectation when asked for a name was that I’d get to roast the ex with Annie, or that I’d meet a character who “accidentally” has the same name.

So… I think this is an well-made game, a fun and varied experience that really makes you think about online dating, but it left me mostly with negative emotions after playing.

### 1/5 — ba

*2023-03-27, version 1.0.9*

this stupid okay no play

### 5/5 — 😡😡😡🐀

*2022-11-23, version 1.0.9*

This was an amazing game. perfectly executes it’s concept, but every time I think about the rat character I get viscerally and uncontrollably angry.

### 2/5 — I dunno

*2022-09-24, version 1.0.9*

It’s extremely, painfully realistic. The aliens will ghost you, insult you for no apparent reason, and are often cheating on their partners who show up to yell at you.

I’m honestly not sure what the devs were thinking. They put a lot of cute and clever references and memes in the app, but it doesn’t seem like there’s any chance of actually finding someone you like and starting a ‘relationship’ with them.

Many of the conversations won’t have good options and are obviously set up so you can’t ever make a successful match.

Two stars for almost managing to be worth the money. I’d be willing to change it to five if they ever put out an update and add some success stories to go with the forced failures.

### 5/5 — Fantastic game!

*2022-09-03, version 1.0.9*

Tender is a roller coaster of emotions; it’s a thoughtful reflection on dating app culture and what it means to try to connect to other people using technology. The writing, art, and app are very well crafted. To be transparent, I helped the developers test the game while it was in production, but I think I would still really like it without knowing them :)

## Frequently asked questions about Tender

### What is Tender: Creature Comforts?

Tender: Creature Comforts is a narrative game that simulates the modern dating experience. It uses the familiar interface of dating apps to tell stories about connection, rejection, and intergalactic romance.

### What are the main features of the game?

Players can swipe through hundreds of intergalactic profiles, chat with their matches, schedule dates that play out in real-time, and experience a vast array of branching storylines.

### Is Tender: Creature Comforts free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What kind of stories can I expect in this game?

The game explores themes of connection and rejection within the context of modern dating culture, presented through an intergalactic lens. It features branching storylines, meaning your choices can lead to different outcomes.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, dating simulations, and games that explore relatable themes like modern romance and the complexities of relationships.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2021-05-24

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.8 — 2021-05-20

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.7 — 2021-05-18

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.6 — 2021-05-04

Added Dark Mode
Minor bug fixes

### 1.0.5 — 2021-04-27

Added save slots
Minor bug fixes

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All apps by Kenny Sun: https://appshunter.io/developer/916299994

## Related topics

[creature comforts](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/creature-comforts)

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