Games like Kernel Hearts
If Kernel Hearts is your kind of game, the closest matches are CaraVanguard, Lost in Random: The Eternal Die and Netherworld Covenant — 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.
Get personalized picks →About Kernel Hearts: Gather your allies. Eliminate Angels. Transform into a Magical Girl. Slay god. Kernel Hearts is a Multiplayer Co-Op Roguelike Action RPG about four magical girls and their attempt to save a world that's drowning in ashes
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CaraVanguard
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Top pick for Kernel Hearts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Kernel Hearts.
A rogue-lite action RPG with co-op for up to 7 players. Choose from 7 classes, master 70+ weapons and 100+ skills, and battle through a world where elemental interactions can weaken—or empower—your enemies. Inspired by traditional action RPG's and classic titles.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Kernel Hearts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Kernel Hearts.
Plunge into a living nightmare where every roll counts. Chain fluid combat with dice-fueled attacks, stack relics into ferocious synergies, and build unstoppable momentum. Slash through fate, bend chance to your will, and defeat the Black Die in this board-game inspired roguelite dungeon crawler.
Netherworld Covenant
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Third-strongest match for Kernel Hearts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.
Royal Revolt Survivors
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Ranked #4 for Kernel Hearts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.
GODBREAKERS
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Kernel Hearts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!
Star Fire: Eternal Cycle
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Kernel Hearts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
Star Fire is a love letter to classic arcade side-scrollers, reimagined with roguelite progression, modern action polish, and that “just one more run” itch. It’s fast, punchy, and all about no-pressure fun with tight combat, slick movement, and endless ways to cause chaos.
HOTEL BARCELONA
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Ranked #7 for Kernel Hearts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
A marshal possessed by a murderer, a hotel full of killers, and a time-bending witch? From the legendary creators of DEADLY PREMONITION + NO MORE HEROES comes a 2D Action Roguelike unlike any other. Under New Management update is free for everyone now! CHECK IN, WIPE ‘EM OUT.
Touhou Dystopian
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Ranked #8 for Kernel Hearts fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!
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Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Kernel Hearts.
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.
Bongo Cat
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Kernel Hearts.
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?
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
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.
STRAFTAT
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Kernel Hearts.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Kernel Hearts.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).
missed messages.
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Kernel Hearts.
‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Kernel Hearts.
Plunge into a living nightmare where every roll counts. Chain fluid combat with dice-fueled attacks, stack relics into ferocious synergies, and build unstoppable momentum. Slash through fate, bend chance to your will, and defeat the Black Die in this board-game inspired roguelite dungeon crawler.
Royal Revolt Survivors
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
Unleash chaos in an electrifying 1-4 player co-op where survival and action-roguelite collide! Battle through relentless enemy hordes with a powerful mix of melee and ranged combat, navigating varied and dynamic environments.
GODBREAKERS
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
Fast, Fluid, Frenetic! Break gods, steal powers, and chain abilities in a hectic combat loop. This 1-4 player co-op action roguelite is built for fast pick-up sessions and endlessly replayable chaos. Experience tough battles and maximum expression where every run feels rewarding!
Star Fire: Eternal Cycle
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
Star Fire is a love letter to classic arcade side-scrollers, reimagined with roguelite progression, modern action polish, and that “just one more run” itch. It’s fast, punchy, and all about no-pressure fun with tight combat, slick movement, and endless ways to cause chaos.
Frequently asked about Kernel Hearts
- Does Kernel Hearts have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Kernel Hearts supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Kernel Hearts?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Kernel Hearts are CaraVanguard, Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, Netherworld Covenant.
- Who developed Kernel Hearts?
- Kernel Hearts was developed by Ephemera Games and published by Whitethorn 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 Kernel Hearts.
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