A Date with Death is a supernatural romance chat simulator visual novel developed by Two and a Half Studios. You play as an ordinary person who discovers they've been mysteriously avoiding death their whole life. When the Grim Reaper appears claiming it's time for your soul, you enter a week-long bet to keep your life. As you chat and call with this charming Reaper named Casper, you uncover the truth about your connection and potentially fall in love along the way. Available free on Scritchy Scratchy with optional DLC expansions.
Customize your protagonist with appearance options, pronouns, and name.
Your choices shape how Casper and other characters interact with you throughout the game.
Take your time in character creation it's the foundation of your experience.
Navigate through each day by chatting with the Grim Reaper via the mysterious program on your computer.
Your dialogue choices affect your relationship with Casper and lead to different story branches.
Pay attention to his personality he's charming, dramatic, and secretly a 'babygirl' as fans call him.
Your decisions throughout the week determine your fate.
Explore all four main endings plus the additional ending from the Expansion DLC.
The 'Mine' and 'Rings' endings are fan favorites!
Don't forget to decorate your apartment between conversations.
Be genuine in your conversations with Casper - while there are playful and mischievous options, sincerity often leads to deeper connections. Pay attention to his reactions; he has distinct responses to different approaches. The 'flirty sincere' route tends to unlock the best romantic moments.
Try both sincere and playful responses to see all dialogue variations.
Save frequently before major choices to explore different paths efficiently. If the game runs slowly, press Shift+G to change the renderer. The game includes rollback features that let you easily revisit previous decision points.
Create separate save files for different ending routes you want to explore.
If you enjoy the game and want more content, start with the Expansion DLC for additional customization and dialogue. For the full story continuation, Beyond the Bet is essential. Both can be purchased separately, though bundles offer better value.
Purchase Beyond the Bet first if you must choose - it contains the most new content.
Look for the star symbol throughout the game - it indicates Expansion DLC exclusive dialogue and choices. Experiment with different apartment decorations as some items can trigger special conversations with Casper.
The Expansion DLC content is marked with ★ symbols throughout the game.
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The chemistry between you and Casper is undeniable. His voice acting (by Jonah Scott) brings incredible charm to this adorable yet dramatic Grim Reaper. The witty dialogue and heartfelt moments make every conversation feel special.
Experience the full main story absolutely free on Scritchy Scratchy. Optional DLC expansions add extra customization options, new choices, and additional story days for those who want to support the developers.
Multiple endings and branching dialogue paths encourage replaying to see all possibilities. The game rewards both sincere and mischievous dialogue choices, letting you shape the relationship you want.
Experience the story through an authentic messaging interface that makes every conversation with Casper feel personal and engaging. Receive messages, voice notes, and even calls as you navigate your supernatural romance.
Create your unique protagonist with extensive customization options including appearance, pronouns, and name. Decorate your apartment with various items to create your perfect cozy space between conversations.
Shape your fate through meaningful choices that affect your relationship with the Grim Reaper. With four main endings plus DLC content, multiple story branches, and hidden dialogue options, every playthrough offers new discoveries.
Yes! The main story of A Date with Death is completely free on Scritchy Scratchy. There are two optional paid DLCs: the Expansion DLC ($6.99) adds more character customization and dialogue choices, while Beyond the Bet adds five new days of content with additional story and endings.
The base game has four endings: Untrustworthy, Despondent, Mine, and Rings. The Expansion DLC adds one additional ending. Players recommend pursuing the 'Mine' and 'Rings' endings for the most satisfying romantic conclusions.
A Date with Death is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can play it online through Scritchy Scratchy without downloading. The game is also available on Steam and itch.io for direct download.
Absolutely! You can customize your protagonist's appearance, pronouns, and name. The Expansion DLC adds even more options including five hair fronts, five hair backs, various outfits, and accessories.
Yes! A recent update added English voice acting for the Grim Reaper Casper, performed by Jonah Scott. You can toggle the voice acting on or off in the game's preferences menu.
The main story takes about an hour to complete, though exploring multiple endings and dialogue options extends playtime significantly. The Beyond the Bet DLC adds several more hours of content.
Yes, the game includes a save system that allows you to save and load your progress at any point. You can have multiple save files to explore different choices and endings.
Beyond the Bet is a major story DLC that adds five brand new days of chatting and calling with Casper. It includes new CGs from original artist Fuyuure and four new endings that explore your future with the Grim Reaper.
The base game and Expansion DLC are fully SFW (safe for work). An optional NSFW patch is available but requires the Beyond the Bet DLC and can be toggled on or off in settings.
A Date with Death is developed by Two and a Half Studios, an indie game developer. The game is made with Ren'Py and features original art by Fuyuure.
A Date with Death is not officially available on mobile, but some players have reported success using JoiPlay with the Android Ren'Py plugin for unofficial mobile play.
The chat simulator format makes conversations with Casper feel like real messaging, creating an intimate experience. Combined with his charming personality, beautiful art, and genuinely engaging romance story, it stands out as a beloved indie otome game.