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DateBoy

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100%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
graphics, replayability
100% User Score Based on 233 reviews

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DateBoy is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Henri Pätsi and was released on November 4, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

DateBoy is a humorous single-player simulation where you play as a boy on a date, juggling dialogue choices while secretly playing a retro handheld game console. The quirky scenario includes amusing interactions with your date and a funny waiter, delivering a short, lighthearted experience full of charm and laughs.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 233 reviews
humor52 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features excellent voice acting that captures the awkwardness of dating conversations, enhancing the overall experience.
  • It's a short, fun, and charming game that cleverly combines dating simulation with retro gaming mechanics, making it engaging and humorous.
  • The game is free to play and offers a unique concept that resonates with players, providing a lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
  • The game is very short, with many players wishing for a longer experience or additional content.
  • Some players experienced technical issues, such as compatibility problems with certain keyboards, which hindered gameplay.
  • While the humor is appreciated, some found the dialogue and interactions to be repetitive or lacking depth.
  • humor
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, relatable dialogue, and charming execution, making it a delightful experience despite its short runtime. Players find the comedic elements to be engaging and often hilarious, with many noting the game's ability to capture the awkwardness of dating in a fun and lighthearted way. Overall, the game is described as a funny, cute, and enjoyable experience that leaves a lasting impression.

    • “Sweet and surprisingly very funny, a wonderful experience all around (except for tomatoes).”
    • “Dateboy is one of those wonderfully clever indie gems that nails a simple, hilarious concept with perfect execution.”
    • “Witty writing & charming vibe: the date dialogue is genuinely funny, capturing the mundane yet pressurized small talk of meeting someone new.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a unique dual-task mechanic that requires players to balance engaging dialogue with a secondary game, creating a humorous and immersive experience. While some users noted awkward dialogue options and a lack of smoothness, the overall mechanics are praised for their brilliance and entertainment value, making it a fun and engaging title. The game's critique of modern liberalism adds depth to the gameplay, though it can be hindered by external factors like timing and character reputation.

    • “The gameplay is as hilarious as the Steam page description.”
    • “The novelty is golden: the dual-task mechanic is the heart of the game.”
    • “You're constantly swapping focus between giving appropriate, non-committal answers to your date (which is a surprisingly engaging dialogue mechanic) and making progress in the fictional 'gameboy' game displayed in the corner.”
    • “Beneath its awkward dialogue options, attached to a distracting gameplay factor, lies a critique of modern liberalism: in theory, the player is free to make his own choices; however, he is boxed in by outlying factors such as status, timing, replay dynamics, and the character's reputation as the date goes along. It mirrors the structure of the failed atomized individualism in both love and politics.”
    • “Secondhand embarrassment is a core mechanic.”
    • “Super easy to focus on both things, but I have a mechanical keyboard that is so loud that it actually was difficult for me to hear without turning stuff up. There was no pause (that I know of), so I didn't.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its charm and humor, featuring a well-written narrative with a surprising plot twist and multiple endings influenced by player choices. Reviewers appreciate the engaging love story intertwined with challenging gameplay elements, making it a memorable experience overall.

    • “One of the best games I've ever played, story well written.”
    • “Great game with a fun plot and a few different endings.”
    • “[*][b]Story:[/b] amusing, with multiple endings depending on the dialogue choices you make.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game presents a complex emotional landscape where characters navigate relationships through a lens of productivity and social dynamics rather than genuine connection, leading players to experience a mix of emotional detachment and introspection. This results in a high-stakes environment that challenges players' emotional resilience, ultimately leaving them with a sense of emotional damage and a deeper understanding of interpersonal interactions.

    • “Instead, I found myself in a high-stakes emotional escape room where every dialogue option is either:”
    • “I left with emotional damage and a renewed respect for people who can flirt without pausing to reflect on their entire existence.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users wishing for options to reduce quality for better performance on older devices. However, the pixel art and ambient sounds in settings like the pizza shop effectively capture a nostalgic aesthetic that resonates well with players.

    • “The pizza shop setting, complete with ambient noises and pixel art, sells the entire nostalgic aesthetic perfectly.”
    • “I wish there was a way to reduce the graphics quality; I can't play on the Game Boy.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
    • “The art style is inconsistent, which detracts from the overall visual experience.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game highly replayable due to its emphasis on split-second decision-making, which adds a layer of tension and excitement to each playthrough. Overall, the experience is described as both fun and engaging, encouraging multiple attempts.

    • “This forces you into split-second decisions that make the experience surprisingly tense and replayable.”
    • “Fun and surprisingly replayable.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The background music is described as subtle and fitting, enhancing the overall atmosphere without overpowering the dialogue, which feels natural and well-integrated.

    • “The background music in the distance and the dialogue feels natural and normal.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “Each track is thoughtfully composed, making every moment feel immersive and engaging.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, creating an engaging experience despite its short length and limited perspective. Players appreciate the immersive quality that enhances the overall enjoyment, even while focusing solely on a downward view.

    • “Very short game, easy 100% achievements, and a great atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere, despite only looking down the entire game, is great.”
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DateBoy is a simulation game.

DateBoy is available on PC and Windows.

DateBoy was released on November 4, 2025.

DateBoy was developed by Henri Pätsi.

DateBoy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

DateBoy is a single player game.

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