Carpe Dino: Seize the Date (2025)

Developer: Black Squirrels Studio Inc.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A quirky, narrative-driven dating simulator where you balance cute dinosaur romance with a looming apocalyptic threat.

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What players say

Players praise the art and writing as a charming debut, but many struggle with the minigames which some call harder than Dark Souls. Bugs are common but the heartwarming tone and multiple endings keep people playing.

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