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2006 PCPlayStationXbox 37.99 € 👍 96 % Overwhelmingly positive, 3,142 reviews on Steam

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What defines Muv-Luv Alternative:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

The closest matches for Muv-Luv Alternative are Mouthwashing, Steins;Gate 0 and Wonderful Everyday: Down the Rabbit-Hole. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Muv-Luv Alternative special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Mouthwashing

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  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

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Steins;Gate 0

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Chaos;Child

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