Moonlight Peaks launched on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 as a story-driven life sim with an emphasis on social interaction and relationship building. Available through standard retail channels and the Nintendo eShop on both platforms, the game introduces roughly two dozen romanceable NPCs spanning humans, mermaids, seers, vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural residents of the titular town.
Dating mechanics and relationship progression
Moonlight Peaks uses a heart-based affinity system. According to the game information, dating becomes available once a character reaches 4 Hearts; at that point players can ask the NPC out. Dates are scheduled to begin at the start of the following in-game night, and participating in dates awards friendship points that accelerate relationship growth. Players can date multiple characters before choosing a marriage candidate: the game’s notes explain that every romance option is available regardless of the player character’s appearance or gender, and dates may yield gifts depending on the venue.
A cautionary note from the game materials clarifies that if you ask more than one character on the same day, the last character invited will be the one who arrives for the date the next night. The game materials also specify that children are not part of the current story or marriage outcomes.
Full list of romanceable characters (by type)
Humans: Jada (relics, white roses), Persephone (supernatural student), Winston (anxious, slow to trust).
Mermaids: Kim (youngest, outgoing), Rei (eldest of the Hosu Clan, protective), Tae (image-conscious, encourages self-investment).
Seers: Alina (stubborn, likes Black Roses and Black Tulips; birthday Spring 10), Aras (owner of Third Eye Threads; birthday Autumn 8; likes Red Azaleas), Dragan (creator of the Nokturna card game; birthday Spring 28; likes Moon Crystals).
Special/Other: Death (appears on vacation; can be wooed with Trash Bottles and Rusty Fish Cans), Llemi (romance includes Diamonds, Flower Bouquets, Moon Crystals; birthday Summer 8).
Vampires: Elvira (creative; birthday Spring 24), Evan (barista at Coffee & Coffins; birthday Autumn 25; likes Black Tulips and Cappuccino), Mina (Evan’s older sister; birthday Summer 16; likes Pink Azaleas and Pink Tulips), Orlock (patriarchal figure; birthday Winter 16; likes Red Wine), Samael (runs The Broken Lamp; birthday Winter 19; likes Red Wine and White Wine).
Werewolves: Ludo (mischievous; birthday Autumn 20; likes strawberries and blood grapes), Ridge (town carpenter; birthday Autumn 18; likes Beer), Saga (problem solver; birthday Summer 27; likes Purple Kthonia).
Witches: Fiona (coven leader; birthday Winter 26; likes White Tulips), Luna (nature witch, runs seed stand), Noel (confident but seeking acceptance; birthday Spring 23; likes blood grapes and Violets), Sabrina (runs Webb of Wonders magic shop; birthday Winter 23; favors purple flowers).
If you want visual references, portraits are credited to the Moonlight Peaks Wiki. For a full review and platform-specific impressions on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 performance, consult our full review linked on-site.