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My Lovely Wife

2022

Should you play it?

My Lovely Wife delves into the depths of a man’s grief after the sudden death of his beloved wife. Explore the notions of one’s willingness to do anything for love and the importance of letting go in this mix of dating, management, and alchemy simulators.

What works

  • Unique dark fantasy story with multiple endings
  • Engaging character designs and artwork
  • Emotional and branching dialogue with succubi
  • Relaxing and accessible gameplay loop
  • Good replayability for story completion

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive and grindy gameplay
  • Lack of challenge or failure states
  • Limited gameplay depth and strategy
  • Some bugs and awkward ui elements
  • Minimal character customization

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Sakura Dungeon

  • Dungeon's Legion

  • Samurai Vandalism

  • How to Build a Magnificent Kingdom

  • FINAL FANTASY VIII - REMASTERED

  • FINAL FANTASY VIII

Less dominating

Games that feels like My Lovely Wife but with less domination over others

  • The Crown of Leaves

  • Demons Roots

  • Seduce Me 2: The Demon War

  • Magical Girl Witch Trials

  • Arcadia Fallen

  • Noctuary

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My Lovely Wife: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination, Leadership, Violence.

Last update: 22/08/2026