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Single-player games like Hiragana Hero

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Hiragana Hero, 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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    Silent Tales‌: Vermilion Embers — Steam game cover

    Silent Tales‌: Vermilion Embers

    Single-player alternative to Hiragana Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Hiragana Hero.

    As if hearing some kind of call, the six former companions returned to their hometown, a mountain covered with red leaves. Here, they will explore the familiar yet strange past, approach the hidden truth, and face the secrets buried in each other's hearts.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rave Heart+ — Steam game cover

    Rave Heart+

    Single-player alternative to Hiragana Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Hiragana Hero.

    Rave Heart+ is a turn-based sci-fi RPG that takes you on an epic journey through the galaxy of Xerxes. Experience the rebirth of this classic adventure, where deep emotions, thrilling battles, and galactic secrets await among the stars.

    2020IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG — Steam game cover

    Abalon: Roguelike Tactics CCG

    Single-player alternative to Hiragana Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Hiragana Hero.

    Abalon is a roguelike adventure that fuses tactical turn-based combat and card strategy. Choose your summoner and explore a tabletop world to discover its secrets. Build the perfect deck, outsmart your enemies and become legend!

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS — Steam game cover

    DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS

    Single-player alternative to Hiragana Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Hiragana Hero.

    Dungeon Encounters is a unique dungeon exploration RPG in which you lead an expedition to chart the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth. Plan and prepare to overcome numerous obstacles, solve puzzles, and defeat monsters. Strategize to survive!

    2021RPG8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shattered Pixel Dungeon — Steam game cover

    Shattered Pixel Dungeon

    Single-player alternative to Hiragana Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Hiragana Hero.

    Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler that's simple to start but hard to master! Every game is a unique challenge, with six different heroes, randomized levels and enemies, and hundreds of items to collect and use.

    2022IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wizardry: The Five Ordeals — Steam game cover

    Wizardry: The Five Ordeals

    Single-player alternative to Hiragana Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Hiragana Hero.

    Welcome to the world of dungeon crawling! The classic dungeon crawler released back in 2006, returns to Steam with improved UI and more.

    2023IndieRPG39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Divided Reigns — Steam game cover

    Divided Reigns

    Single-player alternative to Hiragana Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Hiragana Hero.

    The full-scale, epic fantasy role-playing experience you've wanted for decades--Divided Reigns retains what made the JRPG classics so fantastic while still feeling fresh. Expect strategic battles, an epic scale, well-developed characters, and a deep and emotional story. Perfect for your Steam Deck!

    2021StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Battle Chasers: Nightwar — Steam game cover

    Battle Chasers: Nightwar

    Single-player alternative to Hiragana Hero — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Hiragana Hero.

    Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world.

    2017IndieRPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →