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). Both sit near 100% positive on Steam (A YEAR OF SPRINGS: 611 reviews, TRUE LOVE'S CURSE: 19). TRUE LOVE'S CURSE is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2.54 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 49% cheaper on the Steam Store. 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. Steam reviews are nearly tied (99.7% vs 100% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
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 | 2.54 USD |
| Steam reviews | 99.7% positive (611 reviews) | 100% positive (19 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).
- Both sit near 100% positive on Steam (A YEAR OF SPRINGS: 611 reviews, TRUE LOVE'S CURSE: 19).
- TRUE LOVE'S CURSE is currently ~49% cheaper on Steam than A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2.54 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- 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.