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Games like What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1

If What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Jake's Love Story, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! and A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its kawaii character designs pop, poetic descriptions immerse you and atmospheric. 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.

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About What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1: What is Love is full of pretty girls with dark secrets. Keep in mind that your actions matter, so Baby, don't hurt me! Not suitable for those who are easily disturbed by their own choices. It can result in Vietnam Flashbacks/PTSD after realising what you have done.

2022AdventureSimulationCasual18.99 USDWindows · macOSby Baka Dog
What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 — Steam game cover
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Players who liked What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 also play

Steam players who put hours into What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Jake's Love Story

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Everyday life comedy, where your choices matter.

    2017IndieAdventureSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Second-strongest match for What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Welcome to the club! Write poems for your crush and experience the terror of school romance in this critically-acclaimed psychological horror story.

    2021IndieCasual14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Third-strongest match for What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    The starry sky spreads far and wide overhead... This story full of love, comedy, and excitement follows our protagonist and his stargazing friends as they grow together. "A Sky Full of Stars" is a coming-of-age astronomy tale by the same team who brought you "If My Heart Had Wings".

    2017AdventureSimulationCasual4.49 USDSteam ↗
  4. Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Ranked #4 for What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Embark on a road trip like no other in this co-op narrative survival adventure. Visit fun locations, meet wacky characters, and manage your resources wisely. And yes: you still can date some hot monsters ;)

    2022StrategyIndieSimulation11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. How To Date A Magical Girl!

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Ranked #5 for What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    You're invited to the elite academy for magical girls! Will you take the opportunity to make new friends? Learn magic? Or... Will you try to date a cute magical girl?

    2019AdventureSimulationCasual8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Ranked #6 for What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator is a game where you play as a Dad and your goal is to meet and romance other hot Dads. Are you ready? Hi ready, I'm Dad.

    2017IndieSimulationCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Cabernet

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Ranked #7 for What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Cabernet is a 2D narrative RPG set in a 19th century Eastern European inspired world, with a modern twist. Guide Liza, a young vampire in her new unlife among the unsuspecting townsfolk. Will you retain your humanity or descend further into the horror you have become?

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Dreamin' Her - 僕は、彼女の夢を見る。-

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Ranked #8 for What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    From the creators of Seven Days and LOST:SMILE, LIFE0 presents their third game: 「Dreamin' Her」. In his dreams, the ideal girlfriend appears taking the form of his childhood friend. Is she really just a dream, or is she something more?

    2022AdventureSimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~74% under What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~74% under What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 on Steam right now. Shares Casual with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. PEAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK?

    2025ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Kerbal Space Program

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.

    2015IndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and Casual with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1

How much does What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 cost?
What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 is listed on Steam at 18.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 are Jake's Love Story, Doki Doki Literature Club Plus!, A Sky Full of Stars 仰望夜空的星辰.
Who developed What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1?
What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1 was developed by Baka Dog.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on What Is Love? Anime Visual Novel Vol. 1.

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