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Single-player games like Heart Keeper

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Heart Keeper, 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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    Nitroverse — Steam game cover

    Nitroverse

    Single-player alternative to Heart Keeper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Heart Keeper.

    Nitroverse is a mix of a Rogue Like and a Bullet Hell with persistent level progression and combinable weapons.

    2022ActionIndieEarly Access4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Eyeb — Steam game cover

    Eyeb

    Single-player alternative to Heart Keeper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Heart Keeper.

    Eyeb is an action packed tower defense-like that pits a young space cadet's bionic eyeball against a harrowing nano-bot invasion. Push out, explore, power up and drop a trillion towers for the glory of facing off with the diabolical Nano-Lord. You can also go fishing in space.

    2020ActionStrategyIndie8.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Eye Of The Summoner — Steam game cover

    Eye Of The Summoner

    Single-player alternative to Heart Keeper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Heart Keeper.

    You are the Eye of the Summoner. Protect your tower from the fiendish hordes of paladins attempting to destroy it. Summon your beloved creatures of the darkness and fight to keep the flame of your beacon alive for as long as possible.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Rogue Star Rescue — Steam game cover

    Rogue Star Rescue

    Single-player alternative to Heart Keeper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Heart Keeper.

    Bullet Hell Insanity + Tower Defense Strategy. Rogue Star Rescue is a quirky new type of rogue-like shooter. Blast your way through diverse planets while rescuing your teammates and gathering traps for your defense strategy. Play solo or online to stop the Rogue Star before it annihilates everything!

    2021ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crystal Guardians TD — Steam game cover

    Crystal Guardians TD

    Single-player alternative to Heart Keeper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy with Heart Keeper.

    Crystal Guardians is a tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Fight of waves and defend the world crystal. Gear up your towers with a powerful combination of items for your strategy. In an ever expanding map, find hidden powers and conquer the enemies.

    2024StrategyCasualEarly Access13.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ketz: Galactic Overlords — Steam game cover

    Ketz: Galactic Overlords

    Single-player alternative to Heart Keeper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Heart Keeper.

    Sci-fantasy themed roguelite horde survival game with RPG elements. Choose your character, collect various gear, and create game-breaking builds using powerful skills from the Galactic Leaders!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Tower Escape — Steam game cover

    Tower Escape

    Single-player alternative to Heart Keeper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Heart Keeper.

    Tower Escape is a reverse tower defense game, where instead of defending against incoming enemies, you play the baddies and guide your minions to the exit. Recruit a team of minions, and collect powerful gems and relics that make each run unique.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual3.19 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    We Are The Dwarves — Steam game cover

    We Are The Dwarves

    Single-player alternative to Heart Keeper — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Heart Keeper.

    We Are The Dwarves is a real-time tactical adventure where you take control of three Dwarven astronauts and lead them through the hordes of enemies in the depths of their Universe. Tactical Adventure Sci-Fi Space Dwarves

    2016ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →