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A Date with Death (v12922752)

Indie 0.95 GB v12922752 4.2K views

Game Overview

A wrong-clicked desktop app turns an ordinary week into a flirtation with mortality, as a stranger claiming to be the Grim Reaper announces that your soul is due. A Date with Death is a supernatural romance visual novel built around intimate instant-message conversations, ominous secrets, and the appealing possibility that Death may be more interested in you than your expiration date. Its tone balances cozy bedroom life with paranormal tension: one moment you are picking décor and checking on a pet, the next you are trying to work out whether the charming figure on your screen is manipulating you. The stakes are personal rather than action-driven, making it a story about chemistry, trust, and choosing how close to let danger get.

Most of the week unfolds through a polished chat interface where you trade messages, react to revelations, and decide how bold, guarded, teasing, or vulnerable your protagonist becomes. Dialogue options shape the relationship and steer the narrative toward different conclusions, so choices carry more weight than simply selecting the most romantic reply. Character customization covers appearance and pronouns, while apartment decoration gives the player a small but effective way to make the setting feel personal. There is no combat or demanding puzzle solving; progression comes from reading people, following clues, and deciding whether survival matters more than the connection forming behind the screen.

Its strongest feature is the way it frames a dating sim as a private digital encounter, giving every notification an extra touch of suspense. The handsome illustrated Reaper, expressive artwork, and unlockable gallery of scenes, concepts, and backgrounds reward repeat runs without losing the game’s relaxed visual-novel pace. Branching endings encourage experimentation with different attitudes, especially for players who want to see whether affection, defiance, or suspicion changes the outcome. Fans of character-focused romance games such as Mystic Messenger, as well as newcomers wanting a short, accessible visual novel with a darker supernatural edge, find plenty to enjoy here.

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Installation

  1. Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
  2. Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
  3. Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to A Date with Death.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
  4. Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
  5. Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.

System Requirements

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11
  • Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support.
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX or OpenGL compatible card
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
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Setup Guide & Troubleshooting

How do I fix missing DLL errors for A Date with Death (v12922752)?

After extracting A Date with Death (v12922752), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.

What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?

The full archive is 0.95 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.

Why should I run the game as administrator?

Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.

How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?

A Date with Death (v12922752) requires a DirectX or OpenGL compatible card or equivalent. Update your NVIDIA or AMD drivers to the latest version for the best performance.

The game won't launch — what should I try?

Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.

My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?

Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.

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