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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11 Processeur : x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support. Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX or OpenGL compatible card Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

A Date with Death

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Released December 7, 2023
IndieSimulationFree-to-play
sample: 490 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
98/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 98 % · 14,333 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

A Date with Death turns an ordinary dating sim into a quirky meditation on fate, with players routinely logging over 25 hours of gameplay. Its 98 % positive Steam rating and 98 % post‑release approval underline the game’s widespread acclaim. The community’s enthusiasm is reflected in the high playtime and smooth user experience reported by most reviewers.

In-game

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« 35yo and giggling and kicking my feet while I had the 5th ending, yeah, I loved it. Very refreshing, planning on buying the DLC later, thanks for your work! »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Il est mignon et les répliques sont parfois marrantes. La musique chill et même sans les DLC on peut apprécier le jeu tranquillement. Je l'ai finis une fois et je relancerais pour le terminer à 100% parce que Mr Grim est canon ok ! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« On peut même le peg?? Absolute cinema »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Personnages attachants, réelle utilisation des informations et dialogues choisis. Très beau dessins. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« I'll give him my soul, with joy. »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played
« It is very nice !! I don't speak english very well but I can understand so it is nice yes »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Drole mais trop répétitif le teasing devient un peu long au dessus des 3h de jeu »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Mixed feelings. Its free, so I dont regret my time with it, but ngl by the end I was so bored and honestly getting pretty annoyed at the characters. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« i dont like it, its a bad game »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« It is well made and has a lot to offer. This game is just not for me. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« j'aime beaucoup très très peak faudrait que je prenne les dlc »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played

In players' words

« 35yo and giggling and kicking my feet while I had the 5th ending, yeah, I loved it. Very refreshing, planning on buying the DLC later, thanks for your work! »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Drole mais trop répétitif le teasing devient un peu long au dessus des 3h de jeu »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Il est mignon et les répliques sont parfois marrantes. La musique chill et même sans les DLC on peut apprécier le jeu tranquillement. Je l'ai finis une fois et je relancerais pour le terminer à 100% parce que Mr Grim est canon ok ! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Mixed feelings. Its free, so I dont regret my time with it, but ngl by the end I was so bored and honestly getting pretty annoyed at the characters. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« On peut même le peg?? Absolute cinema »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« i dont like it, its a bad game »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Personnages attachants, réelle utilisation des informations et dialogues choisis. Très beau dessins. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« It is well made and has a lot to offer. This game is just not for me. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I'll give him my soul, with joy. »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played
« j'aime beaucoup très très peak faudrait que je prenne les dlc »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« It is very nice !! I don't speak english very well but I can understand so it is nice yes »
👍 anonymous review · 4 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
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=90
Story / writing
96 % pos · n=76
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=26
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=21
Content / longevity
94 % pos · n=18
Value for money
100 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
67 % pos · n=6
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay908244
Story / writing767303
Graphics / art262510
Audio / music212001
Content / longevity181710
Value for money6600
Interface / UX6402
Performance2101
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 10 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.5 h.

🪤 42 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
69 % (n=16)
2-10h
97 % (n=219)
10-25h
100 % (n=177)
>25h
99 % (n=78)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5,1 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 17 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 46,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Story: 73 positive mentions out of 76 total
  • Gameplay: 82 positive mentions out of 90
  • Graphics: 25 positive mentions out of 26
  • Audio: 20 positive mentions out of 21
  • Content: 17 positive mentions out of 18

Weaknesses

  • UIрыем: 4 positive mentions out of 6, with 2 negative
  • Performance: 1 positive and 1 negative mention out of 2

Who is it for?

Fans of light‑hearted visual novels and free‑to‑play romance sims will find the game’s charming dialogue and lovable characters a perfect fit.

Is A Date with Death worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 98% of 14,333 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Story. The game is free to play.

Verdict

A cinnamon‑spiced romance sim that rarely stumbles, with only a handful of UI irritations and performance hiccups. Its overwhelmingly positive reception and high playtime show that players remain engaged long after the first date.

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A Date with Death: 98/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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