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Single-player games like Heroes of Time

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Heroes of Time, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.

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Ranked picks

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    Heroes of Time - Aizack's Return — Steam game cover

    Heroes of Time - Aizack's Return

    Single-player alternative to Heroes of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heroes of Time.

    This sequel is in the MV version. Totally revamped and faithful to the previous game made on VX Ace. Everything you experienced in the 1st and 2nd game is redone with MV graphics.

    2022IndieAdventureRPGFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Armed Emeth — Steam game cover

    Armed Emeth

    Single-player alternative to Heroes of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heroes of Time.

    Roam the wilderness in battle golems! A fantasy RPG with a brave story of grit and oil.

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure7.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Asyula 方舟之链 — Steam game cover

    Asyula 方舟之链

    Single-player alternative to Heroes of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heroes of Time.

    After the unification war of the Kingdom, rebels appeared in the Capital. Although the rebellion was quickly suppressed, there were still a number of remnants at large. Two years later, the main character of the game, Asyula, received an order to pursue the leader of remnant rebellious forces, Awillou.

    2017IndieAdventureRPG1.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sentience: The Android's Tale — Steam game cover

    Sentience: The Android's Tale

    Single-player alternative to Heroes of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heroes of Time.

    You can remember nothing before this moment. Your existence begins with a keystroke followed by the flick of a switch. Electrical power streams into your neural network, and you are alive.

    2017IndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    封神榜2022 — Steam game cover

    封神榜2022

    Single-player alternative to Heroes of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heroes of Time.

    This game takes Nezha, Xiaolongnv, Yang Jian and Jiang Taigong as the protagonists. It tells the legendary story of the protagonists going to various places to adventure, and finally to Chaoge City to destroy the three demons and defeat King Zhou.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cris Tales — Steam game cover

    Cris Tales

    Single-player alternative to Heroes of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Heroes of Time.

    Cris Tales is a gorgeous, indie love letter to classic JRPGs with a new perspective. Peer into the past, act in the present, and watch as your choices dynamically change the future -- all on one screen as you play!

    2021ActionAdventureRPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Age of Decadence — Steam game cover

    The Age of Decadence

    Single-player alternative to Heroes of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Heroes of Time.

    The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.

    2015IndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dark Deity — Steam game cover

    Dark Deity

    Single-player alternative to Heroes of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heroes of Time.

    Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tales of Agaris — Steam game cover

    Tales of Agaris

    Single-player alternative to Heroes of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heroes of Time.

    This game is a prequel to Heroes of Time, set 1000 years before the events of said game.

    2022IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ettrian - The Elf Prince — Steam game cover

    Ettrian - The Elf Prince

    Single-player alternative to Heroes of Time — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Heroes of Time.

    Dive into the enchanting tale of Ettrian - The Elf Prince. Harness ancient abilities, fight for justice, and reveal the truth of your lineage in this gripping RPG.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →