Core Insights - The female-oriented gaming sector has seen limited product offerings compared to other genres, but successful titles generate significant buzz [1][4] - Notable games like "Love and Deep Space" and "World Beyond" launched simultaneously last year, attracting a large player base, with "Love and Deep Space" winning the "Best Mobile Game" award at the 2025 Cologne Game Show [1][4] - The market currently lacks new standout titles, with only a few games in testing phases, such as "Code: Bang Bang" and AI companion software "EVE" [4][8] Industry Overview - The female-oriented gaming market has not produced any phenomenon-level products in 2023, and no new games have officially launched this year [4] - Several independent titles have been released, but they do not match the production quality or market presence of long-operating mobile games [4][8] - Since the launch of "Love and Producer" in 2017, nearly 40 female-oriented games have been released, indicating a growing but volatile market [4][8] Game Lifecycle and Player Sentiment - Approximately half of the female-oriented games have either ceased operations or stopped updates, with many being developed by smaller studios [8][9] - Players express nostalgia and attachment to games that have been discontinued, often referring to them as "white moonlight," symbolizing cherished memories [8][9][27] - The emotional impact of game discontinuation is particularly strong in the female-oriented genre, which emphasizes emotional connection and companionship [27] Player Experiences - Players of discontinued games like "Yao Guang Lu" and "Shi Wu Yu" share their emotional journeys, highlighting the sense of loss and attachment to characters and storylines [9][15][16] - Some players have expressed disappointment over the abrupt cessation of their favorite games, feeling a sense of betrayal from the developers [27] - Despite the discontinuation of certain titles, players often continue to engage with existing games that provide a similar emotional experience, such as "Love and Deep Space" and "Light and Night" [27]