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A live-action romance adventure with high-definition images from a first-person perspective. A love drama begins with a friend, a childhood friend, a junior from high school, a senior at a part-time job, an influencer you like, and a student you saved from a delinquent...

2025StrategyIndieAdventureSimulationRPGCasual11.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby WWWave Corporation
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Frequently asked about Love starts again

Does Love starts again run on Steam Deck?
Love starts again is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Love starts again cost?
Love starts again is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Love starts again?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Love starts again are Love Is All Around, Five Hearts Under One Roof, Roommates, Romance, and Ringing Hearts.
Who developed Love starts again?
Love starts again was developed by WWWave Corporation.

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