About Love, Hate and the other ones
Guide Love and Hate through mind‑bending puzzles to reach the red button
Alternatives
Choose Gobliiins if…
- you need three character abilities to solve puzzles
- you prefer a limited‑energy mechanic that adds resource
- you want a shorter, 22‑level experience with classic
- you’re targeting PC, Mac, or iOS platforms only
Choose The Cave if…
- you want to experiment with three character combos
- you value replayability through branching endings
- you prefer a massive, reactive cave environment
- you like Ron Gilbert’s signature humor
- you want more than two fixed protagonists
Choose Pid if…
- you prefer mastering one core mechanic instead of swapping
- you want to play the puzzles with a friend in co‑op mode
- you like a gravity‑beam tool for navigation and combat
- you favor a story that unfolds through an alien conspiracy
Choose Quantum Conundrum if…
- you need instant reality‑shifting to solve puzzles
- you prefer platforming over dual‑character management
- you like optional challenges and hidden rooms for replay
- you enjoy a sci‑fi comedy setting rather than fantasy humor
Choose Tri: Of Friendship and Madness if…
- you need to build walkable platforms on any wall
- you want a first‑person perspective for spatial reasoning
- you already play on Linux, Windows, or Mac and need
- you enjoy puzzles that involve light‑beam redirection
- you can handle a steep learning curve for novel mechanics
How to Decide
About Love, Hate and the other ones is known for its innovative dual‑character puzzle adventure that appeals to puzzle enthusiasts seeking a quirky, indie‑crafted experience. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Gobliiins leans into retro‑style point‑and‑click puzzles with three distinct goblins and unpredictable spellcasting; Tri: Of Friendship and Madness emphasizes a unique triangular platform mechanic for spatial reasoning; The Cave adds optional co‑op multiplayer alongside its three‑character switching; Pid centers on a beam‑propulsion mechanic and offers both single‑player and co‑op modes; Quantum Conundrum focuses on dimension‑shifting gameplay with four interchangeable worlds.
When weighing these options, consider (1) platform coverage – About Love, Hate runs on Linux, Android, PC, iOS and Mac, while some alternatives drop mobile or Linux support; (2) multiplayer availability – the original is single‑player only, whereas The Cave and Pid provide co‑op modes; (3) core puzzle mechanic – dual‑character switching versus Gobliiins’ three‑character spells, Tri’s triangle platforms, or Quantum’s dimension shifts can change the feel of each puzzle; (4) content length and replayability – About Love, Hate offers 60 handcrafted levels with limited replay value, while games like The Cave and Quantum add multiple endings or hidden challenges that extend playtime.
All Alternatives
“Retro‑style puzzle adventure with multiple characters and comedic fantasy vibe, a genuine alternative.”
“Team‑based puzzle adventure across varied themed levels, sharing indie, fantasy and comedic elements.”
“Indie puzzle‑platformer with fantasy setting and inventive mechanics, comparable core experience.”
“Puzzle‑platform adventure that swaps dimensions, offering quirky comedy and indie feel similar to the target.”
“Indie puzzle‑platform adventure with fantasy/comedy tone and multiple protagonists, matching core gameplay.”
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