DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation

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STORY Based on the popular light novel series from Fujimi Fantasia Bunko, which inspired three anime adaptations, DATE A LIVE, DATE A LIVE II, DATE A LIVE III , and the anime movie Gekijoban DATE A LIVE: Mayuri Judgement , the story of DATE A LIVE begins thirty years after a series of large disasters, known as spacequakes, that were caused by the appearance of mysterious entities known as Spirits. These unstoppable forces wreak havoc until Shido Itsuka, an average high school student, encounters one such being and learns that he alone possesses the ability to seal away a Spirit's powers.

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Developer:
Sting
Publisher:
Idea Factory International, Inc.
Release date:
23 July 2019
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly Positive (617)

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Description

STORY


Based on the popular light novel series from Fujimi Fantasia Bunko, which inspired three anime adaptations, DATE A LIVE, DATE A LIVE II, DATE A LIVE III, and the anime movie Gekijoban DATE A LIVE: Mayuri Judgement, the story of DATE A LIVE begins thirty years after a series of large disasters, known as spacequakes, that were caused by the appearance of mysterious entities known as Spirits.

These unstoppable forces wreak havoc until Shido Itsuka, an average high school student, encounters one such being and learns that he alone possesses the ability to seal away a Spirit's powers.

Now Shido is determined to save the world, and the Spirits, with the power of love!

KEY FEATURES

Choose Your Fate and Find a Date – Immerse yourself in the world of DATE A LIVE, where Shido has the option to pick from 11 characters and over 150 dating events! Need a break from dating? Get to know the Rio Reincarnation exclusive character, Rio Sonogami, and even talk with 10 other sub-characters for additional story elements!

Find Your Route to Love – The choices you make with each girl can affect Shido’s overall destiny! If Shido plays his cards right, he can find the true ending of his favorite girl!

Light Novels Never-Before-LocalizedDATE A LIVE fans and readers can rejoice as the three light novels: Rinne’s Bathtime, Arusu’s Quest, and Rio Reunion are now localized in English! Each story also includes several rough sketches and goofy comic strips!

There’s More Where that Came From – Two previous entries in the DATE A LIVE series that were only available on the PlayStation®3, Rinne Utopia and Arusu Install, will be included in Rio Reincarnation! Re-experience the ending of your date’s route in Rinne Utopia and Arusu Install, and experience new date endings and Event CGs in Rio Reincarnation!

The Steam version of Date A Live: Rio Reincarnation contains all original content and gameplay found in the Japanese release.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows 7, 32bit, 64bit
Processor:
Intel i5 2.3GHz or AMD A9 2.9GHz
Memory:
1 GB RAM
Graphics:
DirectX 11.0 or more, compatible with VRAM 1GB or more; ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5xxx, 1GB VRAM 5000 series
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
16 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectSound (DirectX) compatible sound card

recommended*

OS:
Windows 10 64bit
Processor:
Intel i5 3.3GHz or AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz
Memory:
1 GB RAM
Graphics:
DirectX 11.0 or more, compatible with VRAM 1GB or more; ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5xxx, 1GB VRAM 5000 series
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
16 GB available space
Sound Card:
DirectSound (DirectX) compatible sound card

User reviews

Man Enjoying Rice
Recommended | 04 Dec 2025
21.8h played

if you're like me and looking for visual novels to play in japanese, this one is a good pick for a casual experience. depending on the character you'll experience beginner to mid level material. grammar isn't too hard

Helpful: 4
Harbinger
Recommended | 28 Dec 2025
47.0h played

The order is Rinne Utopia, then Arisu Install, then Rio Reincarnation oddly. Basically Rinne Utopia and Arisu Install felt a bit too long and the true endings were very difficult to get (you should use a guide). Whereas

Helpful: 3
xxadonisxx
Recommended | 01 Oct 2025
14.1h played

Date A Live: Rio Reincarnation is a visual novel developed collaboratively by Idea Factory, Compile Heart, and Sting, and published by Idea Factory International. Released on Steam, it serves as a definitive compilation

Helpful: 2
Grusomhed
Recommended | 05 Dec 2025
3.4h played

DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation is essentially a fan-focused visual novel package that leans heavily on the series’ characters, humor, and romantic routes. If you already like DATE A LIVE, it’s a comfortable return to

Helpful: 6
空Mikuzoid白
Recommended | 03 Mar 2026
66.8h played

First I'd like to say that I started and completed Rinne-Utopia and Arusu-Install maybe 3ish(?) years ago at this point and only just played through Rio-Reincarnation recently on my Steam Deck and oh boy am I kicking

Helpful: 1
Spirit
Recommended | 27 Feb 2026
103h played

I love everything about this game - it is a memorable journey about love, how we face life's challenges, and learning to cherish our own precious happiness. Love isn't always sweet; there will be times when you face

Helpful: 0