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Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch vs Girlfriend from Hell

Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch 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 Golden Touch (2009) is 15 years older than Girlfriend from Hell (2024). Girlfriend from Hell scores higher on Steam reviews (82.4% positive) than Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch (38.5% 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 Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch

Choose Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch launched in 2009.

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 Golden Touch 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 Golden Touch vs Girlfriend from Hell — Steam metadata comparison
Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch — Steam game coverSamantha Swift and the Golden TouchGirlfriend from Hell — Steam game coverGirlfriend from Hell
Released20092024
GenresCasualSports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews38.5% positive (26 reviews)82.4% positive (17 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMumboJumboThat Guy's Games

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Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch vs Girlfriend from Hell — FAQ

Should I play Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch or Girlfriend from Hell first?
If you want chronology, Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch (2009) 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 Golden Touch 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.
Does Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Samantha Swift and the Golden Touch is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Girlfriend from Hell doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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