"Have you ever felt like you were drowning in sadness, grasping for something to keep you afloat? I know that feeling all too well. Melancholy Date is the story of my journey through depression, and the search for love amidst the melancholy." 

Melancholy Date is a unique combination of a match-3 puzzle game and a visual novel, allowing you to both challenge your puzzle-solving skills and connect with the main character, Maxine. With beautiful anime-style visuals, Melancholy Date is a personal and intimate experience that invites you to step into her world and see it through her eyes as she is trying to find love. Fight your inner demons and find your lost self-confidence as you match tokens representing your thoughts and fears!

Features:

• A unique combination of a match-3 puzzle game and a visual novel
• Beautiful anime-style visuals 
• A story that explores the intersection of mental health and romance
• Unlock unique images from Maxine's life and dating 
• Match puzzle pieces to uncover the story of Maxine's journey through depression
• Challenge your puzzle-solving skills as you progress through the game

Intro vs full (pc) game:

• This is a free intro to the story, including tutorial and the first chapter
• There are no NSFW images in this version except for secret naked Maxine in the game (there are NSFW reward images in the full game)
• This intro is playable only in browser, full game is a desktop game

Be aware that the content may be triggering  for some people as it revolves around depression and self-hatred.

Get the full game here!