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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, 11 Processeur : Dual Core CPU Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 4-compliant onboard graphics DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 263 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Any

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator

Niche cult favorite
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Released November 27, 2024
sample: 460 reviews posted after launch (145 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 2,561 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

With a significant portion of its player base playing for under 2 hours, PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator's concise and engaging design is a notable aspect of its appeal, as seen in its 88 positive mentions out of 101 for gameplay. The game's overall reception is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% positive reviews, and its post-release sentiment remains strong at 94%. The game's story also draws significant praise, with 79 positive mentions out of 91.

In-game

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« Je m'attendais à rien et je suis pas du tout déçus + très bonne réf à la fin ! Let's all love Lain ! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« jai jamais reussi a debloquer la derniere fin mais cest le feu en amont B) »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Le jeu est vraiment incroyable ! Je ne m'attendais pas à ça comme fin sur un jeu de ce genre. Franchement, le jeu est trop bien »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Vraiment très bon jeu. Très court mais fun ! Pour un jeu gratuit je ne m'attendais pas à grand chose mais j'ai quand même été surpris que le jeu soit aussi cool, surtout le bossfight final. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Un très bon jeu, si vous aimez les jeux du style DDLC, je vous le conseille. (Il y a pas mal de références sympa en plus.) »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« It's good, but feels like it's trying so hard to be Doki Doki Literature Club when it's not. I wasn't really impressed. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« this game is garbage theres no sex or Porn I didn't get hard so this gets a 0 »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« pretty boring, I was trying to find something scary and rom, it was straight rom honestly. Barely any horror. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Très bon petit jeu, il faut simplement s'armer d'un peu de détermination pour arriver au bout mais c'est une bonne expérience »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Petit jeu rapide à finir. le jeu est vraiment bien quand on sait pas trop quoi faire. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

In players' words

« Je m'attendais à rien et je suis pas du tout déçus + très bonne réf à la fin ! Let's all love Lain ! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« It's good, but feels like it's trying so hard to be Doki Doki Literature Club when it's not. I wasn't really impressed. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« jai jamais reussi a debloquer la derniere fin mais cest le feu en amont B) »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« this game is garbage theres no sex or Porn I didn't get hard so this gets a 0 »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Le jeu est vraiment incroyable ! Je ne m'attendais pas à ça comme fin sur un jeu de ce genre. Franchement, le jeu est trop bien »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« pretty boring, I was trying to find something scary and rom, it was straight rom honestly. Barely any horror. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Vraiment très bon jeu. Très court mais fun ! Pour un jeu gratuit je ne m'attendais pas à grand chose mais j'ai quand même été surpris que le jeu soit aussi cool, surtout le bossfight final. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Très bon petit jeu, il faut simplement s'armer d'un peu de détermination pour arriver au bout mais c'est une bonne expérience »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Un très bon jeu, si vous aimez les jeux du style DDLC, je vous le conseille. (Il y a pas mal de références sympa en plus.) »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Petit jeu rapide à finir. le jeu est vraiment bien quand on sait pas trop quoi faire. »
👍 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
87 % pos · n=101
Story / writing
87 % pos · n=91
Audio / music
89 % pos · n=27
Value for money
100 % pos · n=24
Graphics / art
89 % pos · n=18
Content / longevity
83 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay10188112
Story / writing917957
Audio / music272403
Value for money242400
Graphics / art181611
Content / longevity6501
Interface / UX3012
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.5 h.

🪤 67 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
88 % (n=150)
2-10h
97 % (n=305)
10-25h
100 % (n=4)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2026 : 97% positive97FebMar 2026 : 92% positive92MarApr 2026 : 93% positive93AprMay 2026 : 95% positive95MayJun 2026 : 91% positive91JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

22,3 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 43 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 88 positive mentions out of 101
  • The story is widely appreciated: 79 positive mentions out of 91
  • The game's free-to-play model is universally well-received: 24 positive mentions out of 24
  • Audio design is a strong aspect: 24 positive mentions out of 27

Weaknesses

  • Some minor issues with the user interface: 2 negative mentions out of 3
  • A few players experienced bugs, albeit very rarely: 1 negative mention out of 1
  • Graphics, while not a major focus, received some negative feedback: 1 negative mention out of 18

Who is it for?

This game is ideal for fans of dating simulators and adventure games who are looking for a light-hearted, free-to-play experience with a strong focus on storytelling and engaging gameplay.

Is PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 2,561 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. The game is free to play.

Verdict

PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator is a charming game that has won over the hearts of players with its enjoyable gameplay, captivating story, and well-designed audio. With its overwhelmingly positive reception and minor drawbacks, it's a great choice for those seeking a fun, free-to-play experience. As the game continues to evolve, it's likely to remain a favorite among fans of the genre.

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