Single-player games like Kernel Hearts
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Kernel Hearts, 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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CaraVanguard
Single-player alternative to Kernel Hearts — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.
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Masterstone
Single-player alternative to Kernel Hearts — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
Roguelite action RPG with procedural levels and story. Random skills and loot force improvised builds, making every playthrough unique. Every enemy is a potential danger, resources are scarce, and death is punishing.
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Touhou Dystopian
Single-player alternative to Kernel Hearts — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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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DragonSword : Awakening
Single-player alternative to Kernel Hearts — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Kernel Hearts.
Explore the anime-style open world of the Continent of Orbis, brought to life with Unreal Engine 5! Recruit unique companions, unleash spectacular Status Ailment tag-team action, and embark on an epic journey to save the world from the threat of a Dragon reawakened after 60 years.
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EdgeOfTheAbyssAwaken
Single-player alternative to Kernel Hearts — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
"Edge of the abyss Awakening" is an adventure game that combines third-person, action, Roguelite and RPG strategy selection. Players can match different weapons, entries and talents to form various gameplays for adventurous challenges. You can play solo or in teams of up to three people.
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Absolum
Single-player alternative to Kernel Hearts — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.
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Zengeon
Single-player alternative to Kernel Hearts — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
Zengeon is an anime infused Action RPG and Roguelite with a selection of unique characters and varying play-styles. Slaughter your way through demonic hordes and colossal bosses with hundreds of combination and skill possibilities!
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DreamEcho
Single-player alternative to Kernel Hearts — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Kernel Hearts.
"Dream Echoes" is an atypical top-down RogueLite ARPG centered on loot grinding and meta-progression. Explore the dream world, collect "Concepts", and enjoy highly free combinative combat. Upon waking, gather "Memories" to carry some "Concepts" into your next adventure…