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Games like Tear and the Library of Labyrinths

If Tear and the Library of Labyrinths is your kind of game, the closest matches are Brave Alchemist Colette, Snow-Swept Quest and The Scarlet Demonslayer — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, mysterious and whimsical. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Tear and the Library of Labyrinths: The twin sisters Tear and Lumiere enjoy a happy life running their clinic. But when a demon abducts her sister, Tear must summon her courage to venture through worlds within magical tomes to bring her sister home safe.

2020IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDWindowsby Acerola
Tear and the Library of Labyrinths — Steam game cover
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Players who liked Tear and the Library of Labyrinths also play

Steam players who put hours into Tear and the Library of Labyrinths also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Brave Alchemist Colette

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Top pick for Tear and the Library of Labyrinths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Colette has been living a happy life as an apprentice alchemist, but when a mysterious stranger pays her master Priscilla a visit, Priscilla sets out on a journey. With her master gone, it's up to Colette to inherit the workshop and help those in need while also embarking on adventures of her own!

    2020IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Snow-Swept Quest

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Second-strongest match for Tear and the Library of Labyrinths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    A classic style turn-based RPG. Saya is stranded on an unfamiliar continent, surrounded by all manner of dangers. Will she make it home?

    2021IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Scarlet Demonslayer

    WHY THIS

    Shares a mysterious mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Third-strongest match for Tear and the Library of Labyrinths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Agnis, the Scarlet Demonslayer, is the strongest of the demon eradication warriors battling against the calamities that plague the world. But after losing her powers, the nation is defenseless against the otherworldly attacks! To recover her lost magic, she must depend on her assistants to help her!

    2022IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Sylphy and the Sleepless Island

    WHY THIS

    Shares corruption system and a whimsical mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Ranked #4 for Tear and the Library of Labyrinths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    One day, professional thief Sylphy learns of the mystical and valuable artifact of the Kingdom of Diezel, but the mission goes sideways and she ends up robbing the island of its night! She has one week to right her wrongs in this action-filled RPG!

    2021ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Treasure Hunter Claire

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Tear and the Library of Labyrinths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Treasure Hunter Claire is the story of the titular protagonist, Claire, and her adventure through the fabled land of Alstroemeria. What treasures and riches await her as she navigates the world?

    2018IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Explorers of the Abyss

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Ranked #6 for Tear and the Library of Labyrinths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    After Princess Ovelia's father falls ill, it's now up to her to explore the labyrinth known as "the Abyss" and seek a way to restore order to the kingdom.

    2021IndieRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Lelie Navigation!

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Ranked #7 for Tear and the Library of Labyrinths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    A turn-based RPG where you play as Lelie, a woman who uses the power of Dowsing to help people find things they've lost. One day however, Lelie's power gets her and her friend into a dangerous situation that they must work together to overcome.

    2021IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. President Yukino

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Tear and the Library of Labyrinths fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    President Yukino is a Slice of Life RPG brought to you in Native English and Chinese by Kagura Games and Acerola. Follow Yukino on her quest to go to the same graduate school as her boyfriend. Find out what mischief and shenanigans await her as she tries to power through part-time jobs and exams!

    2018IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Tear and the Library of Labyrinths

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Treasure Hunter Claire

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Tear and the Library of Labyrinths cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Treasure Hunter Claire is the story of the titular protagonist, Claire, and her adventure through the fabled land of Alstroemeria. What treasures and riches await her as she navigates the world?

    2018IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Princess of Zeven

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Reviewers of Tear and the Library of Labyrinths cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    A lone warrior princess must explore a dangerous dungeon while surviving the dangerous streets of Zeven. Will she triumph over the dungeon, or be defeated by her brother's bid for the throne?

    2023IndieRPG12.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. RIDE

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Tear and the Library of Labyrinths cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Bikes from the world's most beloved motorcycle manufacturers, breathtaking races, and a round-the-world trip taking in 15 different locations, all this and more in the new videogame: RIDE.

    2015SportsSimulationRacing19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Demon Queen Melissa

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Tear and the Library of Labyrinths cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    The previous Demon Lord was defeated by the hero, and his daughter took the throne. Although Melissa is said to surpass her father in strength, she is now seeking ways to coexist with humanity.

    2023IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Brave Alchemist Colette

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Reviewers of Tear and the Library of Labyrinths cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Colette has been living a happy life as an apprentice alchemist, but when a mysterious stranger pays her master Priscilla a visit, Priscilla sets out on a journey. With her master gone, it's up to Colette to inherit the workshop and help those in need while also embarking on adventures of her own!

    2020IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Tear and the Library of Labyrinths at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Tear and the Library of Labyrinths on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Tear and the Library of Labyrinths on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Tear and the Library of Labyrinths on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Tear and the Library of Labyrinths on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Tear and the Library of Labyrinths on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Tear and the Library of Labyrinths on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Tear and the Library of Labyrinths on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Tear and the Library of Labyrinths on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Acerola

Other recommendable Steam games by Acerola, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Treasure Hunter Claire

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Acerola, the studio behind Tear and the Library of Labyrinths. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Treasure Hunter Claire is the story of the titular protagonist, Claire, and her adventure through the fabled land of Alstroemeria. What treasures and riches await her as she navigates the world?

    2018IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Brave Alchemist Colette

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Another title from Acerola, the studio behind Tear and the Library of Labyrinths. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Colette has been living a happy life as an apprentice alchemist, but when a mysterious stranger pays her master Priscilla a visit, Priscilla sets out on a journey. With her master gone, it's up to Colette to inherit the workshop and help those in need while also embarking on adventures of her own!

    2020IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Leanna's Slice of Life

    WHY THIS

    Shares corruption system and a whimsical mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Another title from Acerola, the studio behind Tear and the Library of Labyrinths. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    In a world where demons exist, Kain and Leanna live in a relatively peaceful village. The two eventually get married. However, due to the incessant demon attacks, Kain becomes careless and falls into a lot of debt. It'll be up to Leanna to help pay off Kain's debts in this Slice of Life RPG!

    2019IndieRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. President Yukino

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Acerola, the studio behind Tear and the Library of Labyrinths. Shares Indie and Adventure with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    President Yukino is a Slice of Life RPG brought to you in Native English and Chinese by Kagura Games and Acerola. Follow Yukino on her quest to go to the same graduate school as her boyfriend. Find out what mischief and shenanigans await her as she tries to power through part-time jobs and exams!

    2018IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Phantom Thief Celianna

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Another title from Acerola, the studio behind Tear and the Library of Labyrinths. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    From the creators of Treasure Hunter Claire and President Yukino, comes a Stealth Action game where you must dodge traps and enemies to steal the treasures of those who would oppress society.

    2018IndieRPG12.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Monica's Newlywed Life

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Another title from Acerola, the studio behind Tear and the Library of Labyrinths. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Monica has married her childhood sweetheart and is now settling in the city with her new family. But it's going to take one million gold to buy her citizenship! Work odd jobs and fight monsters to make enough gold before time runs out!

    2024IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Lilia: The Fallen Flower in the Prison City

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Another title from Acerola, the studio behind Tear and the Library of Labyrinths. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    Captured, imprisoned, and forced to work... Will you escape, or become another cog in the machine?

    2025IndieRPGCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Demon Queen Melissa

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Acerola, the studio behind Tear and the Library of Labyrinths. Shares Indie and RPG with Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

    The previous Demon Lord was defeated by the hero, and his daughter took the throne. Although Melissa is said to surpass her father in strength, she is now seeking ways to coexist with humanity.

    2023IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Tear and the Library of Labyrinths

Does Tear and the Library of Labyrinths work on Steam Deck?
Tear and the Library of Labyrinths is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Tear and the Library of Labyrinths cost?
Tear and the Library of Labyrinths is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Tear and the Library of Labyrinths?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tear and the Library of Labyrinths are Brave Alchemist Colette, Snow-Swept Quest, The Scarlet Demonslayer.
Who developed Tear and the Library of Labyrinths?
Tear and the Library of Labyrinths was developed by Acerola and published by Kagura Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Tear and the Library of Labyrinths.

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