Playtime's over. Time for despair. Experience the definitive version of a masterpiece in the Muv-Luv trilogy's thrilling conclusion. Note: therapy not included.
Recent Reviews:
Very Positive (52) - 98% of the 52 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Overwhelmingly Positive (2,588) - 96% of the 2,588 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Sep 18, 2017
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“Muv-Luv Alternative is one of the greatest visual novels ever made. Even over a decade after its release, it's every bit as fun to play as it was the day it came out.”
Famitsu

“Whether you liked Muv-Luv or not, if you're a fan of visual novels you owe it to yourself to experience this absolute genre-defining crown jewel of a story.”
96% – RPGFan

“Muv-Luv and Alternative will gradually push you to the ropes with an innocent smile, and then repeatedly punch you in the heart with unprecedented savagery.”
9.0/10 – DualShockers

About This Game


Muv-Luv Alternative is a direct sequel to Muv-Luv Unlimited, and is the grand finale of the Muv-Luv trilogy.
This page contains spoilers for the first game, so if this is your first time hearing about the series, we recommend playing Muv-Luv first.



This is it. The chips are down, the die’s been cast, and the fate of the multiverse is on the line. Step back into the cockpit and prepare for deployment in Muv-Luv Alternative, the most critically acclaimed visual novel of all time.

This isn’t a cutesy high school rom-com anymore; it’s an epic tale of political conspiracies, international espionage, an alien menace, quantum causality, genetic modification, and much, much more. It’ll test your limits, challenge your worldview, and by the time it’s all over, you’ll be so emotionally spent that it’ll be weeks before you can fully process the implications of what you’ve just witnessed.

This definitive release comes complete with a brand new translation, all-new CGs, additional voice acting, and dual language/ tablet support, so if you think you’re ready to take the dive, there’s never been a better time to strap in and see for yourself why so many readers consider this the greatest story ever told.



(PLEASE NOTE: The following section contains major spoilers for the previous installment in the franchise. Muv-Luv Alternative picks up where the events of the original Muv-Luv left off, and certain scenes will play out differently depending on your choices in the first game. To get the most out of the Muv-Luv experience, we highly recommend that you complete the original game before starting Muv-Luv Alternative. Click here to jump to the game’s product page on Steam.)

Three years have passed since the day Takeru suddenly awoke in a world not his own — a war-torn alternate reality in which mankind was locked in a decades-long struggle against the ruthless extraterrestrial invaders known as the BETA. In that time, he’s been through an awful lot — enlisting in the military, meeting parallel-universe versions of his old friends, and even falling in love. But unbeknownst to Takeru, he and his squadmates were being trained to participate in a top-secret UN plan known as Alternative IV — a last-ditch effort to take back the Earth via experimental technology. Unfortunately, however, development screeched to a halt when the project’s chief executive, Professor Kouzuki, hit a wall in her research, and the UN opted to scrap the project in favor of its successor: Alternative V. A tiny fraction of the population would abandon the Earth in the hopes of finding life anew in another star system. Takeru is one of the ones left behind, and dies in a hopeless war against the BETA.



But it seems that fate has bigger plans for Takeru, because he wakes up to find himself back in his childhood bedroom once again. Not in his own world, mind you — but back where he was three years prior. . This was no dream; this was a recurring nightmare. But then it hits him: this is a second chance. Perhaps he can use his knowledge to warn Professor Kouzuki, and together, they can somehow find a way to prevent Alternative V from ever being enacted. If he can change history, then maybe — just maybe — he’ll find the answers to all of his questions. Why has he gone back in time? Why isn’t Sumika here? And most importantly, what IS Alternative IV?




  • Over 50-70 hours reading time.
  • Available in three languages - Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese.
  • The UI has been reworked, so it's compatible with the newest tablet PCs and touchscreens.
  • User save data are stored in Steam cloud so readers can continue their progress anywhere with ease.

Muv-Luv Alternative Reviews (Original AppID)

https://steamcommunity.com/app/449840/reviews/?p=1&browsefilter=toprated&filterLanguage=all

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Some Nudity or Sexual Content, Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 1024x768
    • 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
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 16:9 high resolution display
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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