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This Is Love

Guide a small character through platforming and puzzle levels that explore the emotions of a toxic relationship. Uncover harrowing real quotes shared by those who endured it as you flee an antagonist…

2 June 2025

This Is Love is an indie, released 2 June 2025 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What This Is Love is

This Is Love was released in 2025. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unity.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Have you ever been in a toxic relationship with a partner, friends, or family without even realizing it? Maybe this adventure will open your eyes. This is Love is a 2D puzzle-platformer that delves into the dark emotions behind toxic bonds. You’ll guide an endearing character through 100 heart-wrenching real-life quotes collected from people who lived these painful experiences, all while evading a sinister antagonist determined to keep you under control. In This is Love, each of the 50 levels is an emotional journey, accompanied by real-life quotes that reflect the psychological and emotional struggles of abusive relationships. You'll explore symbolic, minimalist, and visually striking…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are drama, mystery and romance. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

This Is Love launched on 2 June 2025, within three weeks of Doom: The Dark Ages, Dune: Awakening, The Alters and Elden Ring Nightreign.

Released around the same time: Doom: The Dark Ages, Dune: Awakening, The Alters, Elden Ring Nightreign.

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This Is Love was released on 2 June 2025 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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