Choose My So-called Future Girlfriend
Choose My So-called Future Girlfriend if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 94% cheaper on the Steam Store. My So-called Future Girlfriend launched in 2018.
My So-called Future Girlfriend vs DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia
My So-called Future Girlfriend and DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia both land in Simulation, 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 Simulation, Casual on Steam. My So-called Future Girlfriend (2018) is 6 years older than DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia (2024). DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than My So-called Future Girlfriend (85.7% 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 DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia
Choose DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia launched in 2024.
Both My So-called Future Girlfriend and DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia sit in Simulation 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
 My So-called Future Girlfriend |  DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.49 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (28 reviews) | 93.8% positive (64 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TALESSHOP Co., Ltd. | Idea Factory, Compile Heart, Sting |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- My So-called Future Girlfriend (2018) is 6 years older than DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia (2024).
- DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia scores higher on Steam reviews (93.8% positive) than My So-called Future Girlfriend (85.7% positive).
- My So-called Future Girlfriend is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia (2.49 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; My So-called Future Girlfriend has no Deck rating yet.
My So-called Future Girlfriend vs DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia — FAQ
- Should I play My So-called Future Girlfriend or DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia first?
- If you want chronology, My So-called Future Girlfriend (2018) came out before DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia (2024). 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 My So-called Future Girlfriend and DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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.