Looking to spice up your dreary October weekend? Why not play one of our favourite dating sims and brighten up your rainy Sunday with a little romance.
We’ve got an amazing selection of games here, whether you’re after something with a spooky twist, a high-stakes dating mission before the end of the world, or even a dating sim where you can woo your smoke alarm… We know we’ve got your attention with that one, so keep on reading to find out more!
Doomsday Paradise
Do you have the dating skills to find love before the world ends? Doomsday Paradise is a chaotic and goofy dating sim in which you can meet and hang out with 13 feisty singles all looking for love. From a vampire who thinks he’s got magic powers, to a deadly Spider Queen, and even a monster girl obsessed with Halloween, there is a single here who is sure to steal your heart. Whilst you’re desperately trying to find love before the apocalypse, there are a whole host of enemies and bosses for you to defeat, and of course, costumes to unlock. Plus, with over 400 scenarios and 120 different endings, no playthrough is the same!
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP | – |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Storage | 1GB available space | 1GB available space |
| Additional Notes | As of January 1st 2024, the Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later | As of January 1st 2024, the Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later |
We got our hands on Doomsday Paradise and shared our thoughts on the chaotic gameplay. Check it out below.
Monster Prom
There are only 3 weeks until prom and guess what? You haven’t got a date yet and you’re a monster! In this competitive multiplayer dating sim, battle it out against friends to score a date with your chosen special someone before anyone else does. Take wacky personality quizzes to determine your stats to help you play to your strengths in all sorts of absurd situations. Unlocking unique rewards and items will boost your chances of winning over your sweetheart and securing a date to prom.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or higher |
| RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Storage | 1GB available space |
| Additional Notes | As of January 1st 2024, the Steam Client now requires Windows 10 or later |
Whimel Academy
Whimel Academy is an adorable cosy time management with a dating twist. Set in a magical school, play as a witch or wizard as you juggle your studies, hobbies, friendships, and earn yourself your extra pennies on the side. There is an expansive list of NPCs for you meet, with male, female, and non-binary characters. All of whom have their own personality and deep narrative for you to uncover. Just don’t forget about your classes!
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB RAM |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 2GB available space |
Whimel Academy is one of many incredible games releasing in October 2024. We’ve rounded up our faves in our blog post. Check it out!
Noteworthy Mention
Date Everything
Date Everything is a sandbox dating sim set in the comfort of your own home. After losing your job in customer service to an AI, a mysterious gifter sends you a magical pair of glasses called, dateviators… These mysterious, yet rather stylish glasses make your entire house come alive and dateable! From your bed to your smoke alarm, each dateable object has its own story to share as you determine whether they’ll be a friend, enemy, or lover…
Date Everything is sure to become your next fave, with a huge range of familiar voices from Felica Day, Johnny Yong Bosch, Grey Delisle, and many more!
We can’t wait to play Date Everything when it launches on Valentine’s Day 2025! Talk about perfect timing.
In Need of a PC Upgrade?
Whilst these dating sims don’t require too much power to run, we don’t blame you if you’re looking for your next PC or laptop upgrade to woo that special someone. As your romance Guru, here at Overclockers UK, we’ve rounded up our top picks which come equipped with plenty of the latest hardware to help you secure a date.
However, if our faves still aren’t quite up to the task or don’t suit your romance style, you can explore all our gaming PCs and laptops by clicking the relevant buttons.
OcUK Gaming Mach 1 Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for 1080p gaming
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for casual gaming at 1080p
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
- Windows 11 Home included
ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Gaming Laptop
- 15.6’’ FHD display
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Intel i7 13620H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
OcUK Gaming Tanto Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Adjustable base hardware specification
- As standard includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- 1TB M.2 SSD
- Windows 11 Home included
OcUK Gaming Khopesh Configurable PC
- Configurable gaming PC
- Adjustable base hardware specification
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Optional secondary storage drive
- Choice of Windows OS – Windows 11 Home or Pro edition
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What Will You Be Playing this Weekend?
Will you be playing any of these adorable dating sims this weekend? If so, which one, and if not, what game will you be playing? Let us know in the comments below.
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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