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Games like Heart

If Heart is your kind of game, the closest matches are Don't kill the fish, Love's Crescendo and Slime's Journey — picked from the ranked list below. 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 Heart: "Heart" is a rhythm defense game where players protect the heart of love. Using precise reactions and rhythm, they wield a sword to fend off attacks synced to musical beats from all directions. Evade or counteract each attack in time with the rhythm, testing reaction speed and rhythm sense.

2024StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDWindowsby undownsidable
Heart — Steam game cover

Players who liked Heart also play

Steam players who put hours into Heart 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. Don't kill the fish

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Heart fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Heart.

    Bring home a digital fish, care for your new aquatic buddy in a cozy corner of your screen, and remember, DON'T KILL THE FISH!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Love's Crescendo

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Heart fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Heart.

    Love's Crescendo is a cozy visual novel with rhythm mini-games about finding true love and reigniting that spark for your passions. Join Valerie and Cadence in this heartwarming sapphic romance centered around their love of music and the spark between them.

    2023IndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Slime's Journey

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Heart fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Heart.

    “Slime's Journey” is a 2D platformer where players guide a slime through varied levels, facing challenges from quick reflexes to puzzles. New mechanics unlock as the game progresses, keeping the experience engaging and immersive.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. RantCPU LiteByte

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Heart fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Heart.

    Welcome to LiteByte, a mindful puzzle game where you reveal beautiful images. Combining the mechanics of classic Minesweeper with the image discovery of color light games, LiteByte offers a unique experience. Embark on a relaxing journey of discovery and uncover hidden wonders.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Neko Candy Shop

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Heart fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Heart.

    Relaxing puzzle game with adorable neko girls.

    2021IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Timber Rush

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Heart fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Heart.

    Timber Rush is a fast-paced incremental roguelite where every swing explodes into upgrades, chaos, and massive numbers.

    2026ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Incredicer

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Heart fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Heart.

    Incredicer is a short, incremental dice game where you roll dice, earn money, upgrade and buy helper hands to automate and increase your income.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Zero Stress King: Idle Defense

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Heart fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Heart.

    A short relaxing incremental game disguised as a tower defense, but enemies can’t reach your walls. Thanks to lava.

    2026StrategyIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Heart at current Steam store prices.

  1. UBERMOSH

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Heart on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Heart.

    UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

    2015ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Miss Neko

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Heart on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Heart.

    Together the full picture of all the lovely beast ladies with your own hands, play Yakyuken with them, collect their portraits. Hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable game time:)

    2019ActionCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. QUICKERFLAK

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Heart on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Heart.

    QUICKERFLAK is an experimental fast-paced time-attack top-down combat retro-hardcore minigame, that can be finished in a minute.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Save Jesus

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Heart on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Heart.

    Someone is trying to murder Jesus. Disguised as Caesar with the Roman Empire by his side, an evil impostor from the future has set hundreds of deadly traps. Redirect the traps, kill the Romans and protect Jesus!

    2016IndieCasual0.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Barro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Heart on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Heart.

    Choose your little car and race!

    2018IndieCasualRacing0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Gachi Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Heart on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Heart.

    Gachi Heroes is a game about the dark fantasies. That's amazing an endlass journey in which you will know yourself with your favorite gachimuchi characters. How deep would you go?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trip to Vinelands

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Heart on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Heart.

    Trip to Vinelands is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame.

    2016ActionIndie0.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. TTV2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~51% under Heart on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Heart.

    TTV2 is an arcade retro hardcore maze wanderer minigame, sequel to Trip to Vinelands.

    2017ActionIndie0.49 USDSteam ↗

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 and Casual with Heart.

    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. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Heart.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Heart.

    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 ↗
  4. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Heart.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Heart.

    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 ↗
  6. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Heart.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  7. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Heart.

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Heart.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from undownsidable

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

  1. cat and rat

    WHY THIS

    Another title from undownsidable, the studio behind Heart. Shares Strategy and Indie with Heart.

    一款双人欢乐追逐游戏

    2022StrategyIndieRPG0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Spider

    WHY THIS

    Another title from undownsidable, the studio behind Heart. Shares Strategy and Indie with Heart.

    Spider is a unique puzzle game that puts players in the role of a brave spider, exploring a variety of stunning environments and overcoming challenges. Players need to use the spider's special abilities and intelligence to solve puzzles and complete the objectives of each level.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Spider Caro

    WHY THIS

    Another title from undownsidable, the studio behind Heart. Shares Strategy and Indie with Heart.

    "Spider Carlo" is a thrilling 2D platform strategy game. Navigate obstacles and traps as an experimental spider, escape the lab, and explore the perilous human world. Uncover mysteries, crafting your legend with wit and bravery.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Slime's Journey

    WHY THIS

    Another title from undownsidable, the studio behind Heart. Shares Strategy and Indie with Heart.

    “Slime's Journey” is a 2D platformer where players guide a slime through varied levels, facing challenges from quick reflexes to puzzles. New mechanics unlock as the game progresses, keeping the experience engaging and immersive.

    2024StrategyIndieCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Heart

How much does Heart cost?
Heart is listed on Steam at 0.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Heart?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Heart are Don't kill the fish, Love's Crescendo, Slime's Journey.
Who developed Heart?
Heart was developed by undownsidable.

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 Heart.

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