A Date with Death

A Date with Death is a supernatural romance visual novel from Two and a Half Studios. You communicate with the Grim Reaper through text messages and video calls after a mysterious program appears on your computer. The main story takes place across seven days, and your choices can lead to different endings.

💀 Your Date Is the Grim Reaper

The story starts with a strange chat program appearing on your computer. A man claiming to be the Grim Reaper contacts you and says that he has come for your soul.

You then enter a bet with him. Your goal is to keep your soul while spending the next week getting to know the person who is supposed to take it.

• The main character can have a custom name.
• You can choose your appearance and pronouns.
• The Grim Reaper communicates through messages and video calls.
• The story covers seven days.
• Your decisions can influence your fate.
• Multiple endings are available.

💬 Most of the Game Happens Through Chat

The main gameplay revolves around conversations. You choose responses during your chats with the Grim Reaper, and the dialogue develops your relationship with him.

The game also uses video calls as part of your interactions. Some choices affect the direction of the story, while other conversations provide additional character details and humor.

A full playthrough is divided into Day 1 through Day 7, followed by the credits.

🏠 Your Apartment Is Part of the Experience

You can customize your character and decorate your apartment during the game. The room also contains several interactive elements.

You can:

• Change your character's appearance.
• Choose your name and pronouns.
• Decorate your apartment.
• Interact with your pet.
• Water your plant.
• Use your computer.
• Explore different room interactions.

🐾 Pick a Pet

Your apartment has a pet that you can interact with between conversations.

The character customization system provides six pet choices, according to the game's community documentation. The official game description also specifically includes pet interaction as one of its features.

🎨 Collect Artwork as You Play

The game includes a gallery where you can collect artwork obtained during your playthrough.

The gallery contains different types of visual material, including:

• CG illustrations
• Backgrounds
• Sketches
• Other artwork

The game also has a dedicated music section and 17 Steam achievements.

❤️ Your Choices Matter

Your dialogue choices are an important part of A Date with Death. Different decisions can influence your character's fate and determine which ending you receive.

The game has multiple endings, which gives you a reason to replay the seven-day story and select different responses. Steam community guides also provide separate guides for unlocking the available endings.

🖱️ How to Play

Game Controls

• Mouse — Select dialogue options and interact with the interface.
• Left Click — Confirm selections and interact with on-screen elements.
• Keyboard — Used for text input and interface navigation where required.

There is no traditional movement system like you would find in an action or platform game.

🧠 Tips for Your First Playthrough

You do not need to rush through the conversations. Read the dialogue carefully before choosing a response.

A few useful habits:

• Pay attention to the Grim Reaper's questions.
• Try different responses on later playthroughs.
• Explore your apartment between conversations.
• Check your computer and other interactive elements.
• Keep track of choices if you want to discover different endings.
• Replay the story if you want to see other outcomes.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What type of game is A Date with Death?

It is a supernatural romance chat simulator and visual novel.

Who do you communicate with?

You communicate with the Grim Reaper.

How long does the main story last?

The main story covers seven days.

Does the game have multiple endings?

Yes. Your choices can lead to multiple possible endings.

Can you customize your character?

Yes. You can choose your character's name, appearance, pronouns, and other details.

Can you decorate your apartment?

Yes. Apartment decoration is one of the game's features.

Can you have a pet?

Yes. You can select a pet and interact with it in your apartment.

Is A Date with Death free to play?

Yes. The base game is listed as free to play on Steam.