Dinner Date vs Durations

Dinner Date is a short, experimental first‑person game where you inhabit the subconscious of Julian Luxemburg while waiting for his date. The game offers minimal interaction, letting you eat, drink, and smoke at your leisure as time ticks away. Despite its limited gameplay, it creates a unique atmosphere by letting you listen to Julian’s thoughts and observe the passing time, blurring the line between game and interactive narrative.

Durations is a single‑player comedy simulator created by Pippin Barr in partnership with performance artist Marina Abramović and MAI. Built with Haxe and the HaxeFlixel library, it blends experimental art concepts with playful gameplay. The game features custom sound effects generated in bfxr, delivering a distinctive audio experience that complements its humorous narrative and pixel‑style visuals. Available on PC, Durations invites players to explore absurd scenarios in a light‑hearted, indie‑focused environment.

• Unique narrative perspective
• Simple controls let you focus on atmosphere
• Short playtime suitable for brief sessions
• Free from gameplay pressure

• Unique collaboration with a renowned performance artist.
• Lightweight HaxeFlixel implementation runs well on modest PCs.
• Distinctive bfxr sound effects add charm.
• Humorous narrative that stands out in the indie scene.

• Very limited interactivity may feel empty
• No meaningful choices or multiple endings
• Minimal content may not satisfy players seeking depth

• Limited platform availability (PC only).
• Niche comedic style may not appeal to all players.
• No multiplayer or replay features.