Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 64 Bit Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 64 Bit or Windows® 11 64 Bit Processeur : Intel® Core™ i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
DateBoy
The cheeky humor and bite‑size sessions dominate the conversation, with humor cited 49 times and the game's short length noted 42 times. It carries a Very Positive rating, 99% positive across 403 post‑release reviews. Gameplay leads the praise, boasting 143 positive mentions out of 152 total.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 152 | 143 | 4 | 5 |
| Story / writing | 32 | 31 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 31 | 26 | 3 | 2 |
| Value for money | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 30 min on median; those who dislike it: 12 min.
🪤 100 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 62,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Gameplay drives acclaim: 143 positive mentions out of 152 total
- Story resonates strongly: 31 positive mentions out of 32
- Audio receives unanimous praise: 11 positive mentions, 0 negative
- Free‑to‑play price is well‑received: 11 positive mentions out of 12
- Humor and brevity are repeatedly highlighted: humor 49 mentions, short length 42 mentions
Weaknesses
- Performance issues appear once: 1 negative mention out of 1
- User interface draws criticism: 2 negative mentions out of 2
- Bugs are noted negatively: 1 negative mention out of 1
- Multiplayer mode is unfavorably received: 1 negative mention out of 1
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy light‑hearted adventure simulations with humor, short play sessions, and a free‑to‑play model will find DateBoy appealing. Those tolerant of minor performance and UI quirks will also appreciate its strengths.
Is DateBoy worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 99% of 499 Steam reviews are positive (player score 99/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay drives acclaim. The game is free to play.
Verdict
DateBoy delivers an overwhelmingly positive experience, anchored by strong gameplay, story, and audio, all wrapped in a humorous, bite‑size package. Minor technical shortcomings—performance hiccups, UI flaws, and a single‑player multiplayer disappointment—temper its perfection. For fans of indie adventure sims seeking a quick, funny ride, it remains a solid recommendation.
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