End Date
What is End Date?
End Date is a visual novel and ending-collection dating sim about Eli staying with the player for 10 days while money and work pressures intrude. Players choose everyday activities, date locations, and time with Eli, then collect unique endings on a pinboard.
End Date is an ending collection sim and dating sim made for Trans Representation Jam 2024. Eli, a genderfluid partner, stays over for 10 days; the player can go to work, choose among 3 date locations, play a video game, or cuddle. Money is tight, and an aunt offers a cafe job, raising the question of leaving Eli alone. The game has at least 12 unique endings, displayed as tokens on a pinboard that tracks progress and hints at other endings. Playtime runs 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on ending collection and reading speed.
How to play End Date
- Spend Eli's 10-day stay by choosing everyday activities.
- Balance work at the aunt's cafe with time at home, since leaving Eli alone may upset them.
- Pick between 3 locations for dates.
- Use free time to play a video game or cuddle.
- Aim for at least 12 unique endings; the pinboard unlocks after obtaining at least one ending and reaching a new day, with Day 3/10 excluded.
End Date controls
The developer does not list specific controls on the game page. Click the play frame above and try the keyboard, mouse, or touch; most jam games show their controls on the first screen.
Tips for End Date
- The pinboard unlocks after at least one ending and reaching a new day; Day 3/10 is excluded, so it may not appear immediately.
- Collecting endings can take 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on how many endings are pursued and reading speed.
- The pinboard displays ending tokens and gives hints toward other endings, so check it when it unlocks.
- An official ending guide exists for players who get stuck.
End Date FAQ
How many endings does End Date have?
At least 12 completely unique endings.
How long does End Date take?
Playtime is 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on how many endings are pursued and reading speed.
What platforms are supported?
HTML5 and Windows.
What can be done if the web version has problems?
Try downloading the game or using a different web browser.
About this game
Read the full developer description
If you encounter problems with the web version please try downloading the game or using a different web browser
Eli, your genderfluid partner, is staying over for 10 days. But trouble is afoot; You're broke and the world is expensive! Luckily your aunty offers (threatens) you a job at her cafe. But are you sure you want to leave Eli alone for the day? If Eli gets upset, things may take a sour turn...
End Date is an ending collection sim & dating sim that gives the player free control of everyday activities. Go to work, pick between 3 locations for dates, play a video game or just cuddle the day away - the choice is yours!
End Date features at least 12 completely unique endings that will be displayed as little tokens on a pinboard to track your progress and give little hints towards the other endings. The pinboard screen is unlocked after obtaining at least one ending and reaching a new day (Day 3/10 excluded)
This game was made for the Trans Representation Jam 2024. Follow TransRepJam on BlueSky or join the TRJ Discord if you're interested in participating in future Trans Rep Jams and want to be notified when the next one is hosted!
End Date
by Hatoge
Playtime:
30 minutes - 3 hours (depending on how many endings you're going for and how fast you read)
Endings:
12 (+)
Software:
RPG Maker MV, Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint, Audacity
Plugins used:
Galv: Image cache, Message Background, Visual Novel Choices, Character Frames | Yanfly: Message Core, Region Restrictions | SumRndmDde: Super Tools Engine, HUDMaker | Tor Damian Design: Mouse System Ex | Moghunter: Picture Effects MZ | Yami: Skip Title | Krimer: Destination Sprite | Nebula Games: Keyboard Window | RPG Maker Irina: Animated Loading | Tsukimi: Filter Controller | Fallen Angel Olivia: Meta Controls | Yoji Ojima, Sasuke Kannazuki: Novel Message
Help
If you are stuck, here is an official guide for the different Endings:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19388jNVzv939zbByBj0ae-6p7eg07wmcn2kKk0gcozE/...
Any streams or let's plays of End Date are highly appreciated! Feel free to post your videos of the game in the comment section. :) There should be no content claims as all the music I have used is royality free, but please let me know should there be any issues in that regard. Also please abide to the following rules should you decide to make content of this game:
x Be respectful of Eli's gender identity. Use they/them if you're not sure which pronouns to use but othervise try to stick to the pronoun they use each day
x Make sure to include the content warning
x Please include the credits at normal flow speed at least once. Afterwards for further ending collection they can be cut out or sped through. You do not need to read them out loud, just having them on screen is enough.
Description from End Date on itch.io, by Hatoge.
Screenshots
Not listed by the developer: controls, release date, mobile support, content warning details, system requirements, age rating. We left these out rather than guess.