Single-player games like Between the Lines
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Between the Lines, 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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Emberbound
Single-player alternative to Between the Lines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Between the Lines.
EMBERBOUND is a furry visual novel about returning home, reuniting with old friends, and promises left unfinished. Back in his hometown to handle matters concerning his family’s old house, Yunxi faces the regrets and feelings that never truly faded.
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Merry Crisis
Single-player alternative to Between the Lines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Between the Lines.
Three loves. One week. Merry Crisis is an intimate, character-driven romance visual novel about love, loss, and belonging—is home what you left behind, or where you're headed?
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Come to my party!
Single-player alternative to Between the Lines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Between the Lines.
Jimin dreams of finally having her first birthday party, but what begins as a childhood wish unravels into social pressure, fragile friendships, family expectations, and consequences that hit closer than you’d like. Join Jimin in this coming-of-age story where every choice carries weight.
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Half Past Fate: Romantic Distancing
Single-player alternative to Between the Lines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with Between the Lines.
Finding true love is hard enough when it’s in person! Build a relationship through the screen as a couple copes with lockdown life by staying connected online! Will their love be loud and clear, or will their signals fade away?
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Secret Some
Single-player alternative to Between the Lines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Between the Lines.
"Secret Some" is an authentic game It is a 'Youth Love Comedy Story' that depicts the process of creating a story of four characters and two people. Starting with graduation, there's another story about dating a character You can feel the feeling of a growing connection.
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Infected Love : The Fatal Experiment
Single-player alternative to Between the Lines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Between the Lines.
Infected Love: The Fatal Experiment is not just a survival game — it’s a fusion of horror, romance, and unforgettable choices. Are you ready to confess your love… when the world is falling apart?
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High Elo Girls
Single-player alternative to Between the Lines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Casual with Between the Lines.
High Elo Girls is a Visual Novel set in the esports scene where you play as the latest recruit for a new all-girls team. Can you help your squad achieve their true potential, or will you only squander your own?
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Coffee Talk Tokyo
Single-player alternative to Between the Lines — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Between the Lines.
Coffee Talk Tokyo is the newest entry in the beloved series, set in a late-night café in Tokyo. Brew drinks, meet humans and yōkai, and experience heartfelt stories in a cozy, story-rich world.