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Games like DRAPLINE

If DRAPLINE is your kind of game, the closest matches are 雨に願えば~Wishin' in the Rain~, 南栀 Unwavering love and 撩妹模拟器:渣男的秘密 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its build unique skill synergies, atmospheric and challenging. 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 DRAPLINE: "DRAPLINE" is a roguelite training game where you raise a dragon girl who eats anything and train her to become the strongest in one year. Feed her a variety of things to increase her abilities, combine various skills to build your own strategy, and defeat the impending catastrophe!

2025IndieAdventureSimulationRPGEarly Access9.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Vaka Game Magazine, KANAWO
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Steam players who put hours into DRAPLINE 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. 雨に願えば~Wishin' in the Rain~

    WHY THIS

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

    Features include Live2D animation of the heroine, whose facial expressions change during conversations. The game depicts daily interactions with classmates, such as messages before school, chats during recess, and calls before bedtime, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. 南栀 Unwavering love

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, slice of life and an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

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

    《南栀》是一款百合向视觉小说游戏,讲述了在前作(夜永 Eternal Love)剧情发生一年半之后,聆花女子学院中的少女们成长的故事。

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation8.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. 撩妹模拟器:渣男的秘密

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, character driven and a tense mood with DRAPLINE.

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

    During the pursuit of six beautiful women, you will learn the underlying logic and basic principles of love, chat skills, dating skills, relationship upgrade skills, psychological effects of love, and building framework personality attraction.

    2024ActionIndieSimulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. 镜花饴情 Mirage Sugar Acacia

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, slice of life and an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

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

    饴情甜蜜转瞬即逝,女生之间的爱情就像镜花般脆弱。 踏入大学校园的自由舞台,交织着理想与现实迷茫前行,她们的缘分是否可以开花结果呢? 甘之如饴的一对一百合故事,多结局。

    2024IndieSimulationRPG1.64 USDSteam ↗
  5. WHITE ALBUM: Memories like Falling Snow

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, story heavy and an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

    Ranked #5 for DRAPLINE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    The classic visual novel from AQUAPLUS that launched one of Japan's most beloved franchises, WHITE ALBUM is a story of love in many forms. Will a couple cling together, or drift apart on the cold wind? The album of their relationship will be as white as snow, and as poignant.

    2023AdventureSimulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Little Busters! English Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with DRAPLINE.

    Ranked #6 for DRAPLINE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    Capturing the hearts of countless fans since 2007, Little Busters! is an emotional visual novel from Key, the minds behind Angel Beats! and CLANNAD. This special English release supports touch controls and dynamic switching between English and Japanese text, and is in HD for the first time on PC.

    2017AdventureSimulationCasual34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Kanon

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, story heavy and an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

    Ranked #7 for DRAPLINE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    A tale of small miracles in a snow-covered town— Kanon, the very first game from visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring HD visuals and full voice support! (The protagonist is only voiced in certain scenes.)

    2024AdventureSimulationCasual29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, character driven and an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

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

    He is a bandit who sells lives. She is a mute girl seeking revenge. In a famine-ravaged ancient China, a ruthless trafficker escorts four girls to a demon's feast. But when a deadly secret is revealed, a cold transaction turns into a journey of redemption. A dark visual novel about an unlikely bond.

    2024IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to DRAPLINE

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Princess Maker 5

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with DRAPLINE.

    Reviewers of DRAPLINE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    Discover magic in our world with Princess Maker 5! A lone princess needs your care in a realm where fantasy meets reality. Guide her growth and shape her destiny. Create unforgettable memories as you raise her.

    2018Simulation29.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Power

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

    Reviewers of DRAPLINE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with DRAPLINE.

    POWER is a moddable multiplayer FPS. Our community can create, share, and play endless content using the full power of Unreal Engine 4.

    2019ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Geostorm - Turn Based Puzzle Game

    WHY THIS

    Shares checkpoint system and an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

    Reviewers of DRAPLINE cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Escape office buildings, frozen villages and a space station in the deadliest turn based puzzle game! More than 2.5 million people played Geostorm. Download Geostorm now!

    2017ActionStrategyCasualSteam ↗
  4. RogueLite

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of DRAPLINE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and RPG with DRAPLINE.

    'RogueLite' is a simple randomly generated dungeon that was inspired by classic RPGs, complete with 100 floors, over 200 treasures to find and 70 monsters to hunt, and 6 playable classes plus 6 unlockable classes.

    2018IndieRPGCasualSteam ↗
  5. Volcano Princess

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with DRAPLINE.

    Reviewers of DRAPLINE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!

    2023StrategyIndieSimulation10.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Your Big, Cute Monster Farm

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management, slice of life and a cozy mood with DRAPLINE.

    Reviewers of DRAPLINE cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    Create a farm at the bottom of the screen and enjoy planting and harvesting with your monster companions! They handle all the work—just plan the layout, decorate, and wait for fun crop mutations. Take a break from busy life and enjoy the calm joy of farming.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DRAPLINE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DRAPLINE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with DRAPLINE.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DRAPLINE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DRAPLINE on Steam right now. Shares Indie with DRAPLINE.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under DRAPLINE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with DRAPLINE.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under DRAPLINE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DRAPLINE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with DRAPLINE.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under DRAPLINE on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 with DRAPLINE.

    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 and Adventure with DRAPLINE.

    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 and Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    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 Simulation with DRAPLINE.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  6. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. A Date with Death

    WHY THIS

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

    Fight against & romance the one hunting for your soul in A Date with Death, a romance chat simulator where you date(?) the Grim Reaper himself. Create your own character, decorate your apartment, and chat away with the charming yet dangerous Grim Reaper through text and video calls.

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Vaka Game Magazine

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

  1. Angels of Death

    WHY THIS

    Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

    Another title from Vaka Game Magazine, the studio behind DRAPLINE. Shares Indie and Adventure with DRAPLINE.

    "Please... kill me." "Help me get outta here, and I'll kill you." ~ Angels of Death is a psychological horror-adventure game, consisting of four episodes.

    2016IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Noel the Mortal Fate Complete Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

    Another title from Vaka Game Magazine, the studio behind DRAPLINE. Shares Indie and Adventure with DRAPLINE.

    This is a tale of revenge — of a demon, a girl, and their companions. After seven years of development, the popular dark suspense adventure "Noel the Mortal Fate" finally arrives as a complete edition with all 13 seasons included, fully upgraded and with no extra charges.

    2018IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Tsugunohi

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

    Another title from Vaka Game Magazine, the studio behind DRAPLINE. Shares Indie and Adventure with DRAPLINE.

    One of the most terrifying J-horror games of all time is coming to Steam at long last. What's more, all you have to do is make the player walk to the left!? This collection includes the seven initial works of the popular Tsugunohi series, as well as an entirely new episode.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure10.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Forest of Drizzling Rain

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

    Another title from Vaka Game Magazine, the studio behind DRAPLINE. Shares Indie and Adventure with DRAPLINE.

    Alas, it was the "promised place," where Shiori was never meant to go. Finally, a remake of The Forest of Drizzling Rain, that masterpiece of an exploration horror game with multiple endings from the creator of the big hit Angels of Death!

    2022IndieAdventureRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Angels of Death Episode.Eddie

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

    Another title from Vaka Game Magazine, the studio behind DRAPLINE. Shares Indie and Adventure with DRAPLINE.

    "The boy made up his mind to face a cruel world." The new special edition of the psychological horror-adventure game "Angels of Death", which has also been made into an anime. The past of B4 floor master Eddie is revealed...

    2020IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Evil God Korone

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with DRAPLINE.

    Another title from Vaka Game Magazine, the studio behind DRAPLINE. Shares Indie and Adventure with DRAPLINE.

    An unexpected collaboration from Tsugunohi, the game where horror invades daily life, and VTuber Inugami Korone, from VTuber group hololive. Inugami Korone, who has been live streaming many horror game, has become an evil goddess and taken over Tsugunohi. Now, chop your finger and give it to her.

    2021IndieAdventure5.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. The Case Book of Arne

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

    Another title from Vaka Game Magazine, the studio behind DRAPLINE. Shares Indie and Adventure with DRAPLINE.

    A vampire and a girl... who are they? The two of them have a secret and solve a strange case... In a world where paranormal activity takes place, "Player" solves a case in which a non-human becomes a suspect. Such a "detective adventure" is coming to STEAM.

    2020IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Pharaoh Rebirth+

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with DRAPLINE.

    Another title from Vaka Game Magazine, the studio behind DRAPLINE. Shares Indie and Adventure with DRAPLINE.

    An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Little Busters! English Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an emotional mood with DRAPLINE.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    Capturing the hearts of countless fans since 2007, Little Busters! is an emotional visual novel from Key, the minds behind Angel Beats! and CLANNAD. This special English release supports touch controls and dynamic switching between English and Japanese text, and is in HD for the first time on PC.

    2017AdventureSimulationCasual34.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Kanon

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, story heavy and an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and Simulation with DRAPLINE.

    A tale of small miracles in a snow-covered town— Kanon, the very first game from visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring HD visuals and full voice support! (The protagonist is only voiced in certain scenes.)

    2024AdventureSimulationCasual29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty

    WHY THIS

    Shares multiple endings, character driven and an atmospheric mood with DRAPLINE.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with DRAPLINE.

    He is a bandit who sells lives. She is a mute girl seeking revenge. In a famine-ravaged ancient China, a ruthless trafficker escorts four girls to a demon's feast. But when a deadly secret is revealed, a cold transaction turns into a journey of redemption. A dark visual novel about an unlikely bond.

    2024IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about DRAPLINE

Does DRAPLINE run on Steam Deck?
DRAPLINE is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does DRAPLINE cost?
DRAPLINE is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to DRAPLINE?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DRAPLINE are 雨に願えば~Wishin' in the Rain~, 南栀 Unwavering love, 撩妹模拟器:渣男的秘密.
Who developed DRAPLINE?
DRAPLINE was developed by Vaka Game Magazine, KANAWO and published by Vaka Game Magazine.

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 DRAPLINE.

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