Choose Muv-Luv Alternative
Choose Muv-Luv Alternative if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Muv-Luv Alternative launched in 2018.
Muv-Luv Alternative vs Raid
Muv-Luv Alternative and Raid both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Muv-Luv Alternative (2018) is 2 years older than Raid (2020). Raid is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Muv-Luv Alternative (5.99 USD vs. 39.99 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 Raid
Choose Raid if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. Raid launched in 2020.
Both Muv-Luv Alternative and Raid sit in 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
 Muv-Luv Alternative |  Raid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Adventure, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.8% positive (949 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | aNCHOR Inc. | Ikuku |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Muv-Luv Alternative (2018) is 2 years older than Raid (2020).
- Raid is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Muv-Luv Alternative (5.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Muv-Luv Alternative is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Raid has no Deck rating yet.
Muv-Luv Alternative vs Raid — FAQ
- Should I play Muv-Luv Alternative or Raid first?
- If you want chronology, Muv-Luv Alternative (2018) came out before Raid (2020). 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 Muv-Luv Alternative and Raid similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Does Muv-Luv Alternative run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Muv-Luv Alternative is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Raid doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.