Choose LOVE 3
Choose LOVE 3 if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. LOVE 3 launched in 2021.
LOVE 3 vs Self Simulated
LOVE 3 and Self Simulated both land in Action, Indie 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. LOVE 3 (2021) is 6 years older than Self Simulated (2027). LOVE 3 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Self Simulated has no Deck rating yet. 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 Self Simulated
Choose Self Simulated if you want an Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, Gamepad Recommended, and Adjustable Text Size. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Self Simulated launched in 2027.
Both LOVE 3 and Self Simulated sit in Action and Indie 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
 LOVE 3 |  Self Simulated | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96% positive (100 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Fred Wood | 2nd Law Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- LOVE 3 (2021) is 6 years older than Self Simulated (2027).
- LOVE 3 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Self Simulated has no Deck rating yet.
LOVE 3 vs Self Simulated — FAQ
- Should I play LOVE 3 or Self Simulated first?
- If you want chronology, LOVE 3 (2021) came out before Self Simulated (2027). 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 LOVE 3 and Self Simulated similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does LOVE 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LOVE 3 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Self Simulated doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.