Palworld's Dating Sim Is Real: Here's What We Know About More Than Just Pals

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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

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  • Primary Subject: Palworld Dating Sim - More Than Just Pals
  • Key Update: Pocketpair has officially confirmed that the once-parody dating sim, More Than Just Pals, is a real game in active development with psychological horror elements.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: April 1, 2026
  • Quick Answer: The Palworld dating sim is a real spin-off set in a high school where players can romance Pals, navigate horror-filled time loops, and make life-altering choices.

You read the title and no - this isn't an April Fool's Joke.

Pocketpair has confirmed that a new dating sim spin-off for the beloved game, Palworld, is actually happening. Officially called Palworld: More Than Just Pals, it's a high school dating sim where you can romance your favorite Palworld Pal.

Want to learn more? Here's everything we know about the game so far.

Pocketpair Confirms Dating Sim Development

Ahead of April Fool's Day, Palworld took to its social media to announce that its dating sim spin-off is, in fact, real and remains under active development.

Three colorful, cartoonish creatures are in a school hallway. The central pink one wears a crown and looks surprised. Text reads, "Hey, hey, are you free after school today?"
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Credit: Pocketpair

Palworld: More Than Just Pals is set in the Private Palpagod Academy, located at the foot of the World Tree. You play as a transfer student who can befriend, romance, or dismantle (yes, you read that right) your Pal schoolmates.

READ MORE: Pickmon: The Palworld 2.0 That’s Already Risking a Nintendo Lawsuit

The game features both romance and horror - the trailer hints it might be similar to Doki Doki Literature Club. Some characters appear to have a Yandere troupe, such as getting insanely jealous if you speak to other Pals and causing harm to them. Other characters are more wholesome, with cute conversations where your choices matter.

A mysterious character with glowing pink eyes stands in a dimly lit room, expressing playful suspicion. The text below reads, "Hey, you met a lot of different Pals again today, right? That's basically cheating, you know?"
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Credit: Pocketpair

Palworld: More than Just Pals also features a time loop, where the player gets shot by a Black Marketeer with a revolver. While what we know of the gameplay is limited right now, it appears to be more nuanced than just a regular otome game.

READ MORE: Palworld Might Be Getting a Story Game After All

There is currently no official release date for Palworld: More than Just Pals, but you can Wishlist the game on Steam. It's unknown if the game will be available on console.

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