Rank 01Why this
Shares multiple endings with Synthetic Lover.
- $13.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
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- Updated May 5, 2026
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The closest matches to Synthetic Lover: The Symbiant, DRAMAtical Murder, start;again, Haven, and Blackberry Honey. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Cyberpunk and LGBTQ+, like Synthetic Lover.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- 2021
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Also LGBTQ+ and Drama, like Synthetic Lover.
- $5.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2022
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Sentimental Trickster: Yaoi BL Gay Visual Novel
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Romance, like Synthetic Lover.
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Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and NSFW, like Synthetic Lover.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Synthetic Lover
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Also LGBTQ+ and Romance, like Synthetic Lover.
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Shares choice driven routes and multiple endings with Synthetic Lover.
- 99% of 141 reviews
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: HeartCoreDev
- Price: $2.49−90%checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 87% of 70 reviews
- Genres: Indie, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Dystopian sci fi setting with unique premise
- Explores artificial consciousness and identity
- Free uncensored patch adds spicy content
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Emotional
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Why this: Shares multiple endings with Synthetic Lover.
Blush Blush
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Mature, like Synthetic Lover.
CUPID - A free to play Visual Novel
Why this: Also Mature and Romance, like Synthetic Lover.
家有大貓 Nekojishi
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Romance, like Synthetic Lover.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Haven
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and LGBTQ+, like Synthetic Lover.
Blackberry Honey
Why this: Also LGBTQ+ and Drama, like Synthetic Lover.
Sentimental Trickster: Yaoi BL Gay Visual Novel
Why this: Shares multiple endings with Synthetic Lover.
About Synthetic Lover
The closest matches to Synthetic Lover: The Symbiant, DRAMAtical Murder, start;again, Haven, and Blackberry Honey. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Synthetic Lover is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Symbiant, DRAMAtical Murder and start;again — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and emotional, and single out its choice driven routes and dystopian world building. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Synthetic Lover: In the future a biot working as a companion and without free will, encounters a device that makes him feel human. Self-discovery, hardships, and romance may follow. A BL/Yaoi visual novel.
Is Synthetic Lover worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 70 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Dystopian sci fi setting with unique premise
- Explores artificial consciousness and identity
- Free uncensored patch adds spicy content
- Fully voice acted with strong performances
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Don’t be fooled by the fact it has an “adult patch.” This game doesn’t have any exciting sexual content.”
“I really looked forward to play this game, but my first play through being respectful and nice, I ended up with a last minuet character that was a let down, cause I really liked Terrance and spending time with him, so it was really…”
People who play it also play: The Symbiant, DRAMAtical Murder, start;again
Frequently asked about Synthetic Lover
Can I run it?
Does Synthetic Lover run on Steam Deck?
Synthetic Lover is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Synthetic Lover cost?
Synthetic Lover is listed on Steam at 2.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Synthetic Lover?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Synthetic Lover are The Symbiant, DRAMAtical Murder, start;again.
Who developed Synthetic Lover?
Synthetic Lover was developed by HeartCoreDev.