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Single-player games like Him, the Smile & bloom

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Him, the Smile & bloom, 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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    WTC : Love's Labour's Lost — Steam game cover

    WTC : Love's Labour's Lost

    Single-player alternative to Him, the Smile & bloom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Him, the Smile & bloom.

    The Violet Hotel's waitress and local tour guide are determined to foil the protagonist's plans to take megalomaniacal kleptomaniac Grendel Jinx back to America after causing city-wide trouble in Chichester, England. Unfortunately, neither native is prepared for the cost of doing so.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    A Nutritious Boyfriend — Steam game cover

    A Nutritious Boyfriend

    Single-player alternative to Him, the Smile & bloom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Him, the Smile & bloom.

    Amazing! You have just started a new position as a professional trainer at the prestigious Squirrel Fitness Club, a club for dedicated squirrels! Motivate and coach squirrel members until you stumble upon love with fun obstacles along the way.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Band Camp Boyfriend — Steam game cover

    Band Camp Boyfriend

    Single-player alternative to Him, the Smile & bloom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation with Him, the Smile & bloom.

    Will you lead your marching band to victory as drum major? Explore band camp and attend rehearsal alongside an unforgettable cast of characters, where every choice matters. Find love or face tragedy in 7 routes with 35+ different endings in this colorful, musically-rich otome visual novel.

    2023Simulation10.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Never Forget Me — Steam game cover

    Never Forget Me

    Single-player alternative to Him, the Smile & bloom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Him, the Smile & bloom.

    Love stories don't end with marriage...can you reach your happily ever after? Sequel of the popular Always Remember Me, in this dating sim you play the married couple life. Can you stay together until the end?

    2017AdventureCasual14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sifting Thyme - an otome game inspired by culinary shows — Steam game cover

    Sifting Thyme - an otome game inspired by culinary shows

    Single-player alternative to Him, the Smile & bloom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Casual with Him, the Smile & bloom.

    An otome visual novel where you choose your romance with an attractive boy in culinary school. A perfectly delectable romance for foodies.

    2024IndieSimulationCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    BUSTAFELLOWS — Steam game cover

    BUSTAFELLOWS

    Single-player alternative to Him, the Smile & bloom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Him, the Smile & bloom.

    A new visual novel from the legendary eXtend! Mixing dangerous romance with murder mystery, BUSTAFELLOWS is a steamy noir mystery that will make you shiver but ask for more!

    2021Adventure31.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Meiji Tokyo Renka  Full Moon — Steam game cover

    Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon

    Single-player alternative to Him, the Smile & bloom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Him, the Smile & bloom.

    “Meiji Tokyo Renka Full Moon” (also known as “Meikoi”) is a historical romance fantasy game in which the main character travels back in time to the Meiji era and meets and falls in love with the great figures of history. Having ability changes her relationship with them....

    2024Adventure29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The seven days i spent with you — Steam game cover

    The seven days i spent with you

    Single-player alternative to Him, the Smile & bloom — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Him, the Smile & bloom.

    With the enigmatic girl who imprisoned you――seven days in an unfamiliar room.

    2026IndieAdventureSimulation1.79 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →