PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator

Horror· Visual Novel· Dating Sim· Psychological Horror

Released Nov 2024

Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend.

96% positive · 2,677 reviews

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Released, but still in active development

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Active Development

Not yet

Released, but still in active development

Medium confidence

Active Development

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

PockeDate! launched as a free-to-play game on November 27, 2024. Since launch, the developer (TERNOX) has maintained a consistent pattern of updates, primarily focused on expanding language support and fixing bugs. New languages added since launch include Korean (December 3, 2024), Brazilian Portuguese and German (December 5, 2024), French and Simplified Chinese (December 29, 2024), Japanese (February 23, 2025), Traditional Chinese (June 5, 2025), and Azerbaijani (May 31, 2026). The most recent post was on May 31, 2026, confirming the developer is still actively engaged with the game. The sole DLC — the Original Soundtrack — was released on launch day and is already available. There are no announced future content drops or unreleased DLC, but the ongoing stream of updates shows the developer has not stepped away from the project.

Evidence

Official launch of PockeDate as a free-to-play dating simulator.

news post · Nov 27, 2024 source content shipped

high

Update 1.0.8 added Azerbaijani language support and fixed a bug with line-skipping behavior — the most recent developer communication.

news post · May 31, 2026 source development ongoing

medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

PockeDate! Original Soundtrack

Nov 2024

Media

Details

Developer

TERNOX

Publisher

TERNOX

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Visual Novel Dating Sim Horror Psychological Horror Cute Romance Simulation Free to Play Pixel Graphics Multiple Endings Adventure Anime Indie Nonlinear Emotional

About this game

PockeDate! – Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend.

Meet Akari – your virtual sweetheart, head over heels for you. But be careful not to let her down! You wouldn't want to make her sad, would you?

PockeDate! isn’t just a fun game – it's also a training ground for real-life dating! Through engaging interactions and unique scenarios, you'll learn how to communicate better, handle awkward moments, and make your date feel special. Get ready to boost your dating skills and confidence while having a blast with Akari!

Features:

Free!
Familiar date spots with unique twists each time.
Adorable girl who forgives all your awkwardness!
Cozy, heartwarming atmosphere.
Secret dates to discover!
Charming pixel art graphics.
Original soundtrack.

Get ready for the cutest, most heartwarming dates of your life with PockeDate!

PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator is a visual novel where players read text, make choices, and influence the story's outcome. The game has an auto-save and auto-load function. The game does not guarantee the appearance of a real girlfriend after gaining experience in this game.

Dear Participant,

Your experience in PockeDate may include unsettling or frightening moments. While Akari is here to comfort you, her current state may occasionally become unstable due to unresolved system issues.

We advises caution. Unexpected events are part of this experiment.

Thank you for your participation.