Date Z (2024)

Developer: Mass Creation
Publisher: We Dig Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 70 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A darkly comedic high school dating sim where romance and survival intertwine as you explore a school built on a zombie-infested military base, with choices that matter in a race against time.

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What players say

Players are sharply divided by the DLC strategy. The base game only lets you romance one of four characters, which many call a demo or incomplete. Those who buy the full package on sale praise the art and story, but almost everyone agrees the base game is short and linear without the expansions.

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