These Thieving Hearts vs Message in a Melody
These Thieving Hearts and Message in a Melody both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. These Thieving Hearts (2024) is 1 year older than Message in a Melody (2025). Message in a Melody is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than These Thieving Hearts (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 These Thieving Hearts |  Message in a Melody | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 6 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Heart's Choice | Hosted Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- These Thieving Hearts (2024) is 1 year older than Message in a Melody (2025).
- Message in a Melody is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than These Thieving Hearts (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
These Thieving Hearts vs Message in a Melody — FAQ
- Should I play These Thieving Hearts or Message in a Melody first?
- If you want chronology, These Thieving Hearts (2024) came out before Message in a Melody (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are These Thieving Hearts and Message in a Melody similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.