Sucker for Love: First Date

Lovecraftian dating sim where occult rituals lead to kisses

Akabaka · Published by DreadXP · Released Jan 20, 2022

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 98% of 3,022
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 100% of 16 in 30 days
Playing now: 1; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 11 months ago; Oct 15, 2025

What is Sucker for Love: First Date?

This single-player horror-comedy visual novel follows an occult enthusiast who summons an eldritch girl while seeking a kiss. Across three chapters, you read dialogue, perform rituals from a strange book, and make choices that lead to different endings.

For you if...

+you enjoy comedy that plays off cosmic horror
+you like branching romance stories with multiple endings

Not for you if...

−you want action instead of dialogue and ritual tasks
−you prefer romance without horror or occult themes
−you expect a long story on a single playthrough

What players say

98% of 3,022 reviews are positive · 100% of 16 in the last 30 days

Players praise the humor, art, voice acting, and branching endings. Complaints focus on the short story and a reading-speed mechanic that some players find unclear and frustrating.