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Muv-Luv Alternative

Sci-fi visual novel about mechs and an alien war

aNCHOR Inc. · Released Feb 28, 2018

AdventureCasual

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 3,735
Recent reviews
Very Positive
100% of 36 in 30 days
Players
32
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
10 months ago
Dec 24, 2025
Minimum PC
1024x768
2 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

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 3,735 reviews are positive · 100% of 36 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.

Players over time

▲ +31% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 37 players on Nov 5, 2026.

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How many players finish Muv-Luv Alternative?

49% of Steam players have unlocked «Love Nucleus», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Muv-Luv Alternative screenshot 1

Muv-Luv Alternative system requirements

Minimum: 1024x768, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Muv-Luv Alternative?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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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

Does Muv-Luv Alternative have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Muv-Luv Alternative run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
19
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Simplified Chinese.

Does Muv-Luv Alternative use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

8 DLC available.

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