Love, Sam similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
Alone in your room, you see a diary sitting on your desk. It wants to tell you a story: a story about a high school crush. A story about small town romance. A story about how everyone is against you and nobody will ever love you again.
What works
- Compelling and well-written story
- Effective psychological horror and atmosphere
- Good value for price
- Engaging puzzles and multiple endings
- Excellent sound design
Things to keep in mind
- Some puzzles are finicky or frustrating
- Controls and hitboxes can be imprecise
- Gameplay segments occasionally break immersion
- Motion sickness issues for some players
- Short length limits replayability
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Last update: 18/09/2026