Single-player games like Shards of the Heart
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Shards of the Heart, 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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I keep Dying in Another World
Single-player alternative to Shards of the Heart — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Fantasy Murder Mystery Visual Novel filled with dark humor, countless deaths, despair, suspenseful twists, and complex relationships in an exciting story!
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Toxic Yuri
Single-player alternative to Shards of the Heart — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
An overworked office lady discovers a sludge girl abandoned in a box in an alleyway and takes her home. A poisonous and fluffy romance begins. Experience the most toxic love story the world has ever seen.
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Celestine
Single-player alternative to Shards of the Heart — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Shards of the Heart.
Celestine, by the makers of Final Battle, features an enthralling story with many twists and turns, and a gameplay to satisfy the itch of RPG players. It is a must-have for fans of the old Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Breath of Fire.
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WTF Do You Know?
Single-player alternative to Shards of the Heart — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Shards of the Heart.
We just have one question for you... "WTF Do You Know?" I think it might be time for us to find out...
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Komorebi
Single-player alternative to Shards of the Heart — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
In a society plagued by visions of the future, a group of friends attempt to find their own way in a predestined life. This isn't easy, however, when they live under the Argus Corporation - a superpower dedicated to maintaining social order. A fully voice acted dystopic story/dating-sim. Play today!
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Doodle Date
Single-player alternative to Shards of the Heart — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Romance, seduce, and even marry your own drawings! Forget about finding true love; In Doodle Date, you create it!
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Foul Play - Yuri Visual Novel
Single-player alternative to Shards of the Heart — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Shards of the Heart.
Foul Play tells the story of a young, bright-eyed detective who is determined to succeed. Her world quickly turns upside down after she is tasked with catching a sexy, mercurial assassin. In the end, she'll need to determine how pure her conscience really is. After all, justice is subjective.
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Chair F*cking Simulator
Single-player alternative to Shards of the Heart — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Use our innovative patented funky fresh ChairF*cker simulation tech to meet the chair of your wildest dreams.