Choose Shinjuku Hearts
Choose Shinjuku Hearts if it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shinjuku Hearts launched in 2023.
Shinjuku Hearts vs Ovidius (Blood for Love)
Shinjuku Hearts and Ovidius (Blood for Love) both land in Indie, 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. Shinjuku Hearts (2023) is 3 years older than Ovidius (Blood for Love) (2026). Shinjuku Hearts scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ovidius (Blood for Love) (58.3% 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 Ovidius (Blood for Love)
Choose Ovidius (Blood for Love) if you want an Action game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Ovidius (Blood for Love) launched in 2026.
Both Shinjuku Hearts and Ovidius (Blood for Love) sit in Indie and 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
 Shinjuku Hearts |  Ovidius (Blood for Love) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (14 reviews) | 58.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Koi Spirit | Narrator Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Shinjuku Hearts (2023) is 3 years older than Ovidius (Blood for Love) (2026).
- Shinjuku Hearts scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ovidius (Blood for Love) (58.3% positive).
- Shinjuku Hearts is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Ovidius (Blood for Love) (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Ovidius (Blood for Love) is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shinjuku Hearts has no Deck rating yet.
Shinjuku Hearts vs Ovidius (Blood for Love) — FAQ
- Should I play Shinjuku Hearts or Ovidius (Blood for Love) first?
- If you want chronology, Shinjuku Hearts (2023) came out before Ovidius (Blood for Love) (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.
- Are Shinjuku Hearts and Ovidius (Blood for Love) similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.