Game Overview
A sun-soaked island turns Dead by Daylight’s grim roster into the cast of a knowingly ridiculous romantic comedy. Hooked On You: A Dead By Daylight Dating Sim strands an amnesiac protagonist in a surreal beach realm ruled by the Entity, where the Trapper, Wraith, Huntress, and Spirit are more interested in flirting than sacrificing survivors. The tone is deliberately silly, packed with dark jokes, exaggerated anime-style drama, and affection for the series’ mythology rather than genuine horror. Talking ocean waves, bickering side characters, and increasingly strange revelations keep the premise from becoming a straightforward romance story.
Most of the action comes through visual-novel conversations, where dialogue choices determine how each Killer views you and which scenes become available. Every romance route asks you to learn a character’s preferences, respond to their emotional baggage, and survive absurd dating scenarios that can veer from sweet to catastrophically awkward. Short minigames break up the reading, including timing and memory-based challenges that influence your success, though the writing and choices remain the main attraction. Multiple endings range from romance to friendship and outright rejection, encouraging repeat playthroughs with different partners and answers.
The appeal lies in how confidently it reimagines iconic murderers as messy, funny, occasionally sincere dating prospects without demanding deep Dead by Daylight expertise. Each Killer has a distinct comic voice: Huntress is intense and socially inexperienced, Spirit is sharp-tongued, Wraith is gentle, and Trapper is comically full of himself. Psyop’s colorful character art and deliberately chaotic script make it feel closer to a parody visual novel than a serious expansion of the horror universe. Fans of Dead by Daylight, Hatoful Boyfriend, or choice-driven romance games get the most from its references and replayable routes, while newcomers can still enjoy it as a compact, strange comedy.
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Installation
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a Hooked On You: A Dead By Daylight Dating Sim folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6550, 2.33 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT, 1 GB or AMD Radeon HD 6670, 1 GB
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1080p @ 30 FPS
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Hooked On You: A Dead By Daylight Dating Sim?
After extracting Hooked On You: A Dead By Daylight Dating Sim, 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 1.15 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.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.