Choose Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena
Choose Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena launched in 2008.
Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena vs Girlfriend from Hell
Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena and Girlfriend from Hell both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena (2008) is 16 years older than Girlfriend from Hell (2024). Girlfriend from Hell scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena (77.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Girlfriend from Hell
Choose Girlfriend from Hell if you want a Sports, Indie, and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Girlfriend from Hell launched in 2024.
Both Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena and Girlfriend from Hell sit in Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena |  Girlfriend from Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2024 |
| Genres | Casual | Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.8% positive (18 reviews) | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MumboJumbo | That Guy's Games |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena (2008) is 16 years older than Girlfriend from Hell (2024).
- Girlfriend from Hell scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena (77.8% positive).
- Girlfriend from Hell is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena vs Girlfriend from Hell — FAQ
- Should I play Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena or Girlfriend from Hell first?
- If you want chronology, Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena (2008) came out before Girlfriend from Hell (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Samantha Swift and the Hidden Roses of Athena and Girlfriend from Hell similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.