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DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia

Anime romance visual novel with character routes and multiple endings

Idea Factory, Compile Heart, Sting · Published by Idea Factory International · Released Sep 5, 2024

CasualSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
95% of 309
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
10
daily peak, Nov 8, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Sep 6, 2024
Minimum PC
DirectX 11 GPU, 1 GB
4 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia?

This single-player visual novel follows Shido Itsuka after he finds a snake-marked container under his pillow following a strange dream. You read dialogue and make choices that lead through different character routes and endings as Shido deals with Spirits.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy anime romance stories with returning characters
  • +you like reading dialogue and exploring different endings

Not for you if...

  • −you want action-focused gameplay instead of reading dialogue
  • −you prefer long routes with frequent consequential choices

What players say

95% of 309 reviews are positive

Players praise the returning cast, Ren, and the character art, with some singling out the true route. The most common complaint is that the shorter routes feel repetitive and have few meaningful choices. Some players also question the value for the price.

How many players finish DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia?

16% of Steam players have unlocked «Ren Dystopia», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 11 GPU, 1 GB, 4 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 8 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel i5 2.3GHz or AMD A9 2.9GHz
Graphics
DirectX 11.0 or more, compatible with VRAM 1GB or more; ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5xxx, 1GB VRAM 5000 series
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit) / Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel i5 3.3GHz or AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz
Graphics
DirectX 11.0 or more, compatible with VRAM 1GB or more; ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5xxx, 1GB VRAM 5000 series
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
26
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Traditional Chinese.

Does DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

1 DLC available.

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