Christine Love (writer)

Christine Love is a Canadian visual novel writer, game developer, and programmer known for her works exploring themes of technology, relationships, identity, and transhumanism. Her games are often characterized by their narrative focus, branching storylines, and emphasis on character development.

Love gained prominence in the indie game scene with titles such as Digital: A Love Story (2010), a retro-styled visual novel set in the late 1980s internet culture; Analogue: A Hate Story (2012), a science fiction mystery focusing on a crashed space colony and transhumanist themes; and Ladykiller in a Bind (2016), a controversial yuri visual novel exploring themes of BDSM and power dynamics.

Her works often feature LGBTQ+ characters and themes, and Love has been a vocal advocate for diversity and representation in the gaming industry. She frequently engages with her audience through social media and blog posts, discussing her creative process, game design philosophies, and social commentary. She has also contributed to discussions surrounding game development practices, narrative design, and the intersection of technology and human relationships.