# Kill or Love > 2019 video game **Wikidata**: [Q122342599](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122342599) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kill-or-love ## Summary Kill or Love is a single-player visual novel video game released on August 17, 2019, developed by Andy Church. It is distributed digitally via Steam and itch.io, supporting Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. The game is primarily available in English and is cataloged across numerous gaming databases with the Steam application ID 1174940. ## Key Facts * **Release Date:** The game was published on August 17, 2019. * **Genre:** It is classified as a visual novel. * **Platform Support:** The title runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. * **Game Mode:** It is designed exclusively as a single-player video game. * **Distribution:** The game is distributed digitally through Steam and itch.io. * **Language:** The work is produced in English. * **Steam Application ID:** The specific identifier on Steam is 1174940. * **Itch.io URL:** The official page is located at https://andy-church.itch.io/kill-or-love. * **Itch.io Numeric ID:** The platform assigns the numeric ID 465815 to this title. * **RAWG Game ID:** The identifier used by RAWG is "kill-or-love". * **TuxDB Game ID:** The Linux gaming database lists the ID as 7685. * **Lutris Game ID:** The Lutris database uses the ID "kill-or-love". * **SteamGridDB ID:** The asset ID for SteamGridDB is 5254955. * **PCGamingWiki ID:** The entry is identified as "Kill_or_Love" with page ID 162528. * **GameSpot ID:** The GameSpot identifier is "kill-or-love". * **HowLongToBeat ID:** The estimated playtime database lists ID 75070. * **IsThereAnyDeal ID:** The deal tracking site uses the ID "kill-or-love". * **VGList Video Game ID:** The catalog number is 61299. * **GamerProfiles Game ID:** The unique identifier is "v7LJY". * **Visual Novel Database ID:** The specific ID in this database is v26356. * **GamingOnLinux Database ID:** The entry number is 17727. * **Internet Game Database ID:** The IGDB identifier is "kill-or-love" with a secondary qualifier of 123995. ## FAQs **What platforms can I play Kill or Love on?** The game is compatible with three major desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. These platforms are officially supported through its digital distribution on Steam. **Where can I purchase or download the game?** Kill or Love is available for digital distribution primarily through the Steam store and the itch.io platform. Users can access it directly via the Steam application ID 1174940 or the itch.io URL provided by the developer. **Is the game available in languages other than English?** According to current records, the language of the work is English. No other language versions are explicitly cited in the provided source material. **How is the game classified in terms of gameplay?** It is categorized strictly as a single-player video game within the visual novel genre. This classification indicates a narrative-driven experience without multiplayer components. **What are the specific database identifiers for this title?** The game is tracked by numerous services, including Steam (1174940), RAWG (kill-or-love), TuxDB (7685), and HowLongToBeat (75070). Other identifiers include the Visual Novel Database (v26356) and GamerProfiles (v7LJY). ## Why It Matters Kill or Love represents a specific entry in the independent visual novel landscape, contributing to the diversity of narrative-driven games available on Linux and macOS alongside Windows. Its presence on multiple distribution platforms like Steam and itch.io highlights the accessibility of indie titles across different digital storefronts. By maintaining a consistent identity across various gaming databases (such as PCGamingWiki, IGDB, and SteamGridDB), it serves as a well-documented case study for how independent games are cataloged and tracked in the modern digital ecosystem. The game's existence on Linux-specific databases like TuxDB and GamingOnLinux underscores its relevance to the open-source gaming community, ensuring that players on non-Windows systems have access to visual novel content. ## Notable For * **Multi-Platform Indie Support:** It is one of the few visual novels explicitly verified for simultaneous support on Windows, macOS, and Linux. * **Extensive Database Presence:** The title holds unique identifiers across over a dozen distinct gaming databases, from RAWG to GamerProfiles. * **Linux Compatibility:** Its inclusion in TuxDB (ID 7685) and GamingOnLinux (ID 17727) marks it as a verified title for Linux gamers. * **Dual Distribution:** The game is actively maintained on both the commercial Steam platform and the indie-focused itch.io. * **Specific Asset Tracking:** It possesses a dedicated SteamGridDB ID (5254955) for community-managed artwork and assets. ## Body ### Publication and Distribution Kill or Love was officially published on August 17, 2019. The distribution model is strictly digital, facilitated through major storefronts. Steam serves as the primary distributor, hosting the game under application ID 1174940. Additionally, the game is available on itch.io, where it is hosted by the developer Andy Church. The itch.io listing is accessible via the URL https://andy-church.itch.io/kill-or-love and is assigned the numeric ID 465815. This dual-platform approach ensures availability across both mainstream and indie-centric digital marketplaces. ### Technical Specifications and Platforms The game is built to run on three distinct operating systems: Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. This cross-platform capability is a defining technical feature, allowing access for a broad range of desktop users. The game mode is designated as single-player, focusing on an individual narrative experience. The primary language of the work is English. The distribution format is digital distribution, eliminating physical media requirements. The Steam application ID 1174940 specifically qualifies the supported operating systems as Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. ### Database and Cataloging Identifiers Kill or Love is extensively cataloged across the gaming industry's data infrastructure. * **Steam Ecosystem:** The title is tracked by SteamGridDB (ID 5254955) and listed on PCGamingWiki as "Kill_or_Love" (Page ID 162528). * **Aggregator Services:** RAWG uses the ID "kill-or-love", while VGList assigns the ID 61299. IsThereAnyDeal also tracks it under "kill-or-love". * **Playtime and Reviews:** HowLongToBeat lists the game with ID 75070, and GamerProfiles uses the ID "v7LJY". * **Genre-Specific Databases:** The Visual Novel Database assigns ID v26356. * **Linux-Specific Tracking:** TuxDB lists the game as ID 7685, and GamingOnLinux uses ID 17727. * **Legacy and General Databases:** The Internet Game Database (IGDB) identifies it as "kill-or-love" with a qualifier of 123995. GameSpot also uses "kill-or-love" as its identifier. * **Lutris Integration:** The Lutris gaming client recognizes the game with the ID "kill-or-love". ### Development and Metadata Context The entity is classified as a video game and specifically as a visual novel. The raw description confirms its status as a 2019 video game. References for these classifications often cite Steam as the primary source of truth, with data retrieval dates ranging from September 2023 to June 2024. The Wikidata description succinctly defines it as a "2019 video game". The developer's presence on itch.io is linked to the user "andy-church". The game's metadata includes qualifiers for its Steam page and various database cross-references, ensuring that the entity is uniquely identifiable across different digital libraries. ## References 1. Steam 2. PCGamingWiki 3. GameSpot 4. RAWG 5. Q124398839