Choose A YEAR OF SPRINGS
Choose A YEAR OF SPRINGS if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual game with Save Anytime. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. A YEAR OF SPRINGS launched in 2021.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs TRUE LOVE'S CURSE
A YEAR OF SPRINGS and TRUE LOVE'S CURSE sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) is 5 years older than TRUE LOVE'S CURSE (2026). A YEAR OF SPRINGS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; TRUE LOVE'S CURSE 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 TRUE LOVE'S CURSE
Choose TRUE LOVE'S CURSE if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. TRUE LOVE'S CURSE launched in 2026.
Both A YEAR OF SPRINGS and TRUE LOVE'S CURSE ship Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 A YEAR OF SPRINGS |  TRUE LOVE'S CURSE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 99.7% positive (611 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | npckc | npckc |
Side by side
- A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) is 5 years older than TRUE LOVE'S CURSE (2026).
- A YEAR OF SPRINGS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; TRUE LOVE'S CURSE has no Deck rating yet.
A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs TRUE LOVE'S CURSE — FAQ
- Should I play A YEAR OF SPRINGS or TRUE LOVE'S CURSE first?
- If you want chronology, A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) came out before TRUE LOVE'S CURSE (2026). 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.
- Does A YEAR OF SPRINGS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — A YEAR OF SPRINGS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. TRUE LOVE'S CURSE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.