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Sucker for Love: First Date

Niche cult favorite
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Released January 20, 2022
sample: 416 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 98 % · 2,995 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
8,19€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The game’s absurd, Lovecraft‑infused humor dominates conversations, surfacing in 52 reviewer mentions. Overall it enjoys an Overwhelmingly Positive rating, with 98% of the 2,995 Steam reviews praising it, and post‑release sentiment staying high at 97% positive.

In-game

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« Vous avez toujours rêvé de sortir avec le Cthulhu ? Alors foncé! (Surtout qu'elle est toute choupi) Très sympathique avec plusieurs fins possibles, foncés si vous appréciez les visuals novels. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« vive les femmes et les dieux eldritch »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Discovered the game through game plays and I had to get it for myself. As a fan of dating sims, I LOVE indie games like this, completely out of this world and kind of goofy. And as a Monster f*cker and a Lovecraft enjoyer... Hell yes. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Tentacules, tentacules si je t'attrape... Je te désarticule. Qui n'a jamais rêvé de sortir avec une des créations de Lovecraft...? Faut croire qu'internet a réponse à tout. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« The necronomicon did go sexual (no bait, fr this time) »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Notre but c'est littéralement de rouler des pelles à des entités cosmiques, que demander de plus? Je valide à 1000% ! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Not for me in the end. A fun premise but I didn't enjoy the second or third chapters and overall I found the game mechanics tedious. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Unfortunately the game does not support ultrawide screens, and playing on a tiny window is inconvenient. Wish I could've given it a real go »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Can't get started on Chapter 2 as it says I'm always reading the lines too fast, so I just get a Game Over. Change that mechanic please! There's no need to have a semi-realistic reading mechanic in a visual novel. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I know this is a satire but this is just not that funny »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« destroy the universe for quite literally a kiss just one that's it nothing really rewarding at all do not recommend but the story was kinda decent »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Oh an eldritch god. (..might date that later) »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

In players' words

« Vous avez toujours rêvé de sortir avec le Cthulhu ? Alors foncé! (Surtout qu'elle est toute choupi) Très sympathique avec plusieurs fins possibles, foncés si vous appréciez les visuals novels. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Not for me in the end. A fun premise but I didn't enjoy the second or third chapters and overall I found the game mechanics tedious. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« vive les femmes et les dieux eldritch »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Unfortunately the game does not support ultrawide screens, and playing on a tiny window is inconvenient. Wish I could've given it a real go »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Discovered the game through game plays and I had to get it for myself. As a fan of dating sims, I LOVE indie games like this, completely out of this world and kind of goofy. And as a Monster f*cker and a Lovecraft enjoyer... Hell yes. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Can't get started on Chapter 2 as it says I'm always reading the lines too fast, so I just get a Game Over. Change that mechanic please! There's no need to have a semi-realistic reading mechanic in a visual novel. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Tentacules, tentacules si je t'attrape... Je te désarticule. Qui n'a jamais rêvé de sortir avec une des créations de Lovecraft...? Faut croire qu'internet a réponse à tout. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« I know this is a satire but this is just not that funny »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« The necronomicon did go sexual (no bait, fr this time) »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« destroy the universe for quite literally a kiss just one that's it nothing really rewarding at all do not recommend but the story was kinda decent »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Notre but c'est littéralement de rouler des pelles à des entités cosmiques, que demander de plus? Je valide à 1000% ! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Oh an eldritch god. (..might date that later) »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
94 % pos · n=103
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=86
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=29
Content / longevity
82 % pos · n=22
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=21
Value for money
64 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=8
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing1039724
Gameplay867637
Graphics / art292900
Content / longevity221804
Audio / music212010
Value for money11713
Stability / bugs8017
Interface / UX8206
Performance2101
Multiplayer2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.6 h.

🪤 43 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
87 % (n=46)
2-10h
98 % (n=342)
10-25h
100 % (n=24)
>25h
100 % (n=4)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2025 : 93% positive93FebMar 2025 : 85% positive85MarApr 2025 : 95% positive95AprMay 2025 : 94% positive94MayJun 2025 : 97% positive97JunJul 2025 : 100% positive100JulSep 2025 : 100% positive100SepOct 2025 : 100% positive100OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2026 : 96% positive96FebMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarApr 2026 : 96% positive96AprJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Strengths

  • Story receives overwhelming acclaim: 103 mentions, 97 positive, 4 negative, 2 mixed.
  • Graphics are unanimously praised: 29 mentions, all positive.
  • Audio scores near‑perfect approval: 21 mentions with 20 positive and only 1 mixed.
  • Humor is the most cited keyword, appearing in 52 reviews, underscoring the game's charm.
  • Players who invest 2‑10 hours (342 reviewers) still rate the experience at 98% positive.

Weaknesses

  • Bugs attract the most criticism: 8 mentions, 7 negative, 1 mixed.
  • User interface draws disapproval: 8 mentions, 6 negative, 2 positive.
  • Performance issues are noted, albeit sparsely: 2 mentions split evenly between positive and negative.
  • Price draws some dissent: 11 mentions, 3 negative, 1 mixed.

Who is it for?

Players who appreciate indie RPG simulations laced with dark comedy and tongue‑in‑cheek horror will find it irresistible; the short playtime (most under 10 hours) makes it a quick yet satisfying experience.

Is Sucker for Love: First Date worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 2,995 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Story receives overwhelming acclaim. Current price: 8,19€.

Verdict

With its razor‑sharp humor and a story that consistently delights, the game delivers a memorable indie experience. Minor technical hiccups and a UI that frustrates a few reviewers keep it from perfection, but the overwhelming praise suggests it’s well worth a try for fans of quirky horror RPGs.

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