Muv-Luv Alternative
Sci-fi visual novel about mechs and an alien war
aNCHOR Inc. · Released Feb 28, 2018
- Reviews
- Overwhelmingly Positive
- 96% of 3,801
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 86% of 38 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 32
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 8 months ago
- Dec 24, 2025
Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)
What is Muv-Luv Alternative?
A sci-fi visual novel set in a war-torn alternate reality where humanity fights alien invaders. You read through Takeru's story as his military squad becomes involved in a secret UN plan. It directly follows Muv-Luv Unlimited and concludes the trilogy.
For you if...
- +you want an emotionally intense sci-fi war story
- +you like mechs and political intrigue in visual novels
- +you enjoy stories that build on earlier games
Not for you if...
- −you prefer quick pacing without repeated conversations
- −you want a standalone story without prior reading
- −you avoid graphic violence and psychological horror
What players say
96% of 3,801 reviews are positive · 86% of 38 in the last 30 days
Players praise the emotional sci-fi story, character development, and payoff from earlier entries. The most common complaint is slow pacing and repetitive writing; some players find the long build-up unrewarding.
Screenshots and trailer
Muv-Luv Alternative system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7
- Graphics
- 1024x768
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 8.1, Windows 10
- Processor
- Windows 8.1 / 10 Tablets - Intel Atom Z, Microsoft Surface Pro 4, Samsung Galaxy Book
- Graphics
- 16:9 high resolution display
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 19
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Simplified Chinese.
Tags
- Visual Novel
- Anime
- Mechs
- War
- Sexual Content
- Story Rich
- Gore
- Violent
- Sci-fi
- Psychological Horror
- Post-apocalyptic
- Adventure
- Romance
- Military
- Casual
- Singleplayer
Recent updates
- Dec 24, 2025 · [1/20 Update] Notice Regarding an Issue Occurring in Certain Environment
- Dec 9, 2024 · Notice of Bugs and Response
- Jul 11, 2023 · [Resolved] Fix for Error When Loading Game
- Aug 30, 2022 · About Muv-Luv Alternative - Integral Works (Japanese Only)
- May 19, 2022 · Project MIKHAIL Major Update Sale
8 DLC available.
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