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Games like The Sacred Tears TRUE

If The Sacred Tears TRUE is your kind of game, the closest matches are Crown of Light, Chest and Through the Mist — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and nostalgic. 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 The Sacred Tears TRUE: Sacred Tears TRUE brings both traditional JRPG elements and fresh and unique features such as a deceptively simple but deep card battle system, redistributable skill points, and graphics by Takashi KONNO, and music by Hiroyuki Ojima and Shimotsuki Haruka.

2014IndieRPG0.53 USDWindowsby AlphaNuts
The Sacred Tears TRUE — Steam game cover
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Card based combat rewards prediction over brute forceCity feels alive with events unfolding even when player is absentEpisodic storytelling focuses on slice of life character momentsAtmosphericContemplativeNostalgic

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Steam players who put hours into The Sacred Tears TRUE 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. Crown of Light

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for The Sacred Tears TRUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    Beatrice has trained her whole life for this day, even if she never imagined it would really come. Brave, naive and determined, she will face the trials of her life to fulfill her destiny.

    2023IndieRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Chest

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for The Sacred Tears TRUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    The story of 《Chest 》 is about Capulet, who has forgotten how to undo the spell after having transformed into a Chest for a time until found by Zong. Having turned back human with Zong's help, Capulet then decided to go on the quest to help those who have also turned into chests.

    2023IndieAdventureRPG3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Through the Mist

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Sacred Tears TRUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    A terrible disease known as the Blight is spreading across all four corners of the world. Without a cure, he who is afflicted by it, is doomed. As the Lighwielder, Edan must now find it's origin and cause and put it to an end. He is people's last hope.

    2023IndieRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Phantasmata

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for The Sacred Tears TRUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    A surreal satire RPG set in a post-apocalyptic American dystopia starring a trio of young witches. Outlandish & colorful art design, wild characters, bizarrely surreal enemies, 20+ recruitable heroes, and an out-of-this-world story bound to keep you coming back for more!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Last Seal

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for The Sacred Tears TRUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    When a presumed to be extinct race starts wreaking havoc, Joan and Cadel begin what will be the journey of their lives.

    2023IndieRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. The Adventure of Magical Girl

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    Ranked #6 for The Sacred Tears TRUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    Magical Girl + JRPG! The mercenaries Kaim and Asal are unable to get used to the court life, so they give up their lordship and continue to wander around, living by eating grass as mercenaries. But their boring routine is broken again. They would meet the three students from the magic academy.

    2018IndieAdventureRPG2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Orangeblood

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    Ranked #7 for The Sacred Tears TRUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    "WELCOME TO NEW KOZA" It's the end of the 20th century, on a historic timeline different from that which we know. A manmade island off the coast of Okinawa is humming with a dirty, exotic vibe - and it's awesome!

    2020IndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. HEARTBEAT

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    Ranked #8 for The Sacred Tears TRUE fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and RPG with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    Make friends, make enemies, go fishing, collect cards, beat up sharks, beat up tigers, obtain the denim blade, train a fuzzy infantile insect for battle, and uncover ancient secrets in this monster-filled adventure.

    2018IndieRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗

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 The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    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 with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

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

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

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

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from AlphaNuts

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

  1. Naked Story

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    Another title from AlphaNuts, the studio behind The Sacred Tears TRUE. Shares Indie and RPG with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    If lose the match Strip on the street ! Streaking in the city ! This is a unique "Japanese Sugoroku" adventure game.

    2019IndieAdventureRPG6.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Cute Puzzle MAX

    WHY THIS

    Another title from AlphaNuts, the studio behind The Sacred Tears TRUE. Shares Indie with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    Brain training in a little free time!The basic rule is simple, same as [Minesweeper].When the panel opens, sexy images are displayed.

    2018IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Naked Story (Sports Festival Ver)

    WHY THIS

    Another title from AlphaNuts, the studio behind The Sacred Tears TRUE. Shares Indie and RPG with The Sacred Tears TRUE.

    This is a game arranged from [NakedStory] based on [CutePuzzle].This is a sexy puzzle game with easy rules.

    2020IndieAdventureRPG14.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Sacred Tears TRUE

Does The Sacred Tears TRUE work on Steam Deck?
The Sacred Tears TRUE is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does The Sacred Tears TRUE cost?
The Sacred Tears TRUE is listed on Steam at 0.53 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Sacred Tears TRUE?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Sacred Tears TRUE are Crown of Light, Chest, Through the Mist.
Who developed The Sacred Tears TRUE?
The Sacred Tears TRUE was developed by AlphaNuts.

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 The Sacred Tears TRUE.

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