Love, Sam similar games & best alternatives

Love, Sam

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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