Love In The Dark
Released Sep 2023
In this multiplayer horror game, a loving couple receives an invitation from a wealthy man for an event. Despite my concerns, she insists on going. To protect her, I decide to secretly join and keep her safe.
35% positive · 306 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Love In The Dark launched on September 28, 2023 as a paid multiplayer cooperative horror game. On December 24, 2024, the developer posted a candid announcement explaining that the game's player population had been declining to the point where matchmaking was difficult, and as a result they decided to convert the game to free-to-play to attract new players. This is the most significant post-launch developer communication and signals the game has reached a maintenance-oriented phase focused on keeping its existing content available rather than expanding it. No new content, expansions, or roadmaps were ever announced. The most recent developer activity was a bug fix posted on March 6, 2025 (in Chinese, noting a delay caused by a device authentication issue), which shows the developer was still able to push updates at that point. There is no indication of any planned content additions — the developer's focus has been solely on preserving playability by lowering the barrier to entry. The game appears to have launched as a complete package and has received no major content updates since release.
Evidence
Developer announced the game would be converted to free-to-play one week after the post, citing a declining player base making matchmaking difficult. No new content was mentioned — the change was purely to attract more players to the existing game.
Developer pushed a bug fix (post in Chinese) addressing an issue that made the game unplayable, noting the delay was due to a device authentication problem. Last known developer communication.
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Developer
Publisher
DuoDuoDog
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
Dark Love is a multiplayer cooperative horror game where players need to form a team and work together to save the protagonist's girlfriend, who has been possessed by an evil spirit.
Tonight, while talking with the girlfriend on the phone, she suddenly receives a call from a local wealthy businessman inviting her to his house. The businessman claims to have an important project that he wants the girlfriend to handle, hoping to exchange engineering experiences with her. Although the girlfriend is very reluctant, she reluctantly agrees to the businessman's invitation for the sake of their future.
For the next few hours, you anxiously wait for the girlfriend's message, but there is no response. You become extremely worried as her phone is also unreachable. Feeling panicked, you immediately rush to the businessman's house with your friends.
When you open the door to the businessman's house, a strong smell of blood hits your nose. You cautiously peek inside and find the floor covered in bloodstains, while the businessman sits in a chair, pale and staring at you.
Your heart races with fear and disbelief. You feel a sense of despair, suspecting that the girlfriend's situation might not be optimistic.
Suddenly, a foreboding feeling arises in your heart, and you quickly turn around, only to see the girlfriend's figure appearing at the door. She looks terrified, with tattered clothes and wounds all over her body, rushing towards you...
Teamwork: Players need to form a team of up to 4 members. Each player has different skills and abilities, requiring proper task allocation and mutual cooperation.
Mysterious Rituals: The game's objective is to save the girlfriend possessed by an evil spirit. To achieve this, players must find and destroy ritual items hidden throughout various locations.
Exploration and Puzzle-Solving: Players need to explore the game map and solve various puzzles and challenges to find clues and items to help the team complete the mission.
Confronting the Demon: During the game, players must face the attacks of the evil demon. She will chase players and attempt to capture them, requiring the team to avoid her and find defensive methods.
Agility and Strategy: Players need to demonstrate agility and strategic thinking. They must react quickly, allocate tasks properly, and use various items and skills to survive and accomplish the game's objectives.
Visuals and Sound Effects: The game's design and sound effects create a horrifying atmosphere, immersing players in a tense and terrifying gaming experience.
Overall, Dark Love is a horror survival game that tests teamwork and strategic abilities. Players must work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and be cautious in facing the demon to successfully save the protagonist's girlfriend.
[Game Plot]
The girlfriend is a recent graduate in civil engineering, full of hope for the future, but she gets assigned to work in a remote mountain area. Despite being separated due to work reasons, the couple maintains a sweet romantic relationship.Tonight, while talking with the girlfriend on the phone, she suddenly receives a call from a local wealthy businessman inviting her to his house. The businessman claims to have an important project that he wants the girlfriend to handle, hoping to exchange engineering experiences with her. Although the girlfriend is very reluctant, she reluctantly agrees to the businessman's invitation for the sake of their future.
For the next few hours, you anxiously wait for the girlfriend's message, but there is no response. You become extremely worried as her phone is also unreachable. Feeling panicked, you immediately rush to the businessman's house with your friends.
When you open the door to the businessman's house, a strong smell of blood hits your nose. You cautiously peek inside and find the floor covered in bloodstains, while the businessman sits in a chair, pale and staring at you.
Your heart races with fear and disbelief. You feel a sense of despair, suspecting that the girlfriend's situation might not be optimistic.
Suddenly, a foreboding feeling arises in your heart, and you quickly turn around, only to see the girlfriend's figure appearing at the door. She looks terrified, with tattered clothes and wounds all over her body, rushing towards you...
[Gameplay]
Teamwork: Players need to form a team of up to 4 members. Each player has different skills and abilities, requiring proper task allocation and mutual cooperation.
Mysterious Rituals: The game's objective is to save the girlfriend possessed by an evil spirit. To achieve this, players must find and destroy ritual items hidden throughout various locations.
Exploration and Puzzle-Solving: Players need to explore the game map and solve various puzzles and challenges to find clues and items to help the team complete the mission.
Confronting the Demon: During the game, players must face the attacks of the evil demon. She will chase players and attempt to capture them, requiring the team to avoid her and find defensive methods.
Agility and Strategy: Players need to demonstrate agility and strategic thinking. They must react quickly, allocate tasks properly, and use various items and skills to survive and accomplish the game's objectives.
Visuals and Sound Effects: The game's design and sound effects create a horrifying atmosphere, immersing players in a tense and terrifying gaming experience.
Overall, Dark Love is a horror survival game that tests teamwork and strategic abilities. Players must work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and be cautious in facing the demon to successfully save the protagonist's girlfriend.
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Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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