Games like Dear me, I was...
If Dear me, I was... is your kind of game, the closest matches are Light de deux, The Mysterious Thief; Forget Me Not and Mashiroiro Symphony HD -Sana Edition- — picked from the ranked list below. 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.
Get personalized picks →About Dear me, I was...: A short tale, a long journey. With a beautiful watercolor touch, it depicts the life of a woman. In her ordinary and modest life...experience her joys, her sorrows, her growth. Witness the story she spins in a life woven by those around her.
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Light de deux
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Top pick for Dear me, I was... fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
Ballet is a lot like love: in both, the partners' connection is all about trust. But will this bond be strong enough to keep two burning hearts together?
The Mysterious Thief; Forget Me Not
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Second-strongest match for Dear me, I was... fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
A story-rich, girl's love visual novel about the titular phantom thief, Forget Me Not, and the famous ballet troupe that visits the city with its precious jewel and a certain ballerina that they fall for.
Mashiroiro Symphony HD -Sana Edition-
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Third-strongest match for Dear me, I was... fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
A one-route standalone expansion for the fan-favorite visual novel Mashiroiro Symphony. The main character's classmate Sana finally takes the spotlight with a new story and new CGs by artist Tsubasu Izumi!
Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers
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Ranked #4 for Dear me, I was... fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers is the follow-up to 2019's Arcade Spirits, a visual novel of love and pixels, in which you seek friendship and romance while working in an arcade. Now the tables are turned, as you seek friendship and romance while PLAYING in an arcade!
A Tithe in Blood
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Ranked #5 for Dear me, I was... fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
A dark yuri visual novel about a quiet university student who discovers blood magic in the depths of her grief. Stepping into a world she little understands, Honoka finds unexpected love, and inadvertently sets in motion a deadly series of events.
Everlasting Flowers - Where there is a will, there is a way
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Ranked #6 for Dear me, I was... fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
A moving, tearful story presented by SPRITE, the creators of "Love, Elections, & Chocolate" and "Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue."
Hatsuyuki Sakura
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Ranked #7 for Dear me, I was... fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
"Hatsuyuki Sakura" is one of the most popular works by SAGA PLANETS, a popular Japanese developer for visual novels. Experience Hatsuyuki Sakura for the first time in 1080p! This version includes the English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese versions.
Parfait Remake
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Ranked #8 for Dear me, I was... fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
《纯爱咖啡厅～帕露菲重制版～》是由GIGA/Entergram所制作的经典恋爱冒险游戏的重制版。原版于2005年发售，是广为人知的高口碑杰作。游戏拥有多达6位女主角以及13种结局的丰富内容。著名剧本家丸户史明凭借为本作编写剧本而一战成名。经典主题曲《Leaf Ticket》由KOTOKO献唱。
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dear me, I was... at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
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Priced ~88% under Dear me, I was... on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
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?
GRIS
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Priced ~53% under Dear me, I was... on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
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Priced ~75% under Dear me, I was... on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~81% under Dear me, I was... on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
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Priced ~88% under Dear me, I was... on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
A Short Hike
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Priced ~50% under Dear me, I was... on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Sally Face - Episode One
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Priced ~63% under Dear me, I was... on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Streets of Rogue
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Priced ~50% under Dear me, I was... on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Bongo Cat
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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?
ENA: Dream BBQ
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Dear me, I was....
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.
The Looker
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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DRAGON BALL FighterZ
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Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind Dear me, I was....
DRAGON BALL FighterZ is born from what makes the DRAGON BALL series so loved and famous: endless spectacular fights with its all-powerful fighters.
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
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Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind Dear me, I was....
The cutting-edge 2D/3D hybrid graphics pioneered in the Guilty Gear series have been raised to the next level in “GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-“. The new artistic direction and improved character animations will go beyond anything you’ve seen before in a fighting game!
BlazBlue Centralfiction
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Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind Dear me, I was....
Combining a 2D fighting game with a visual novel, the BlazBlue series continues on with massive fan support! The latest installation, BlazBlue: Centralfiction, serves as the ending to the Azure Saga, revealing the hidden truth of the world!
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
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Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind Dear me, I was....
Astonishing 3D cell animations and overwhelming content volume, the next-generation fighting game "GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2" is now out on Steam! Total cast of 25 unique characters, and tons of game modes, get ready to ROCK!
Granblue Fantasy: Versus
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Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind Dear me, I was....
A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
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Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind Dear me, I was....
Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!
GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
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Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind Dear me, I was....
Ultimate battle action, and the epitome of the GUILTY GEAR XX series now on Steam! Bonus soundtracks included!
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
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Another title from Arc System Works, the studio behind Dear me, I was....
A Persona 4 Smackdown!
Frequently asked about Dear me, I was...
- Is Dear me, I was... verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Dear me, I was... is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Dear me, I was... cost?
- Dear me, I was... is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Dear me, I was...?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dear me, I was... are Light de deux, The Mysterious Thief; Forget Me Not, Mashiroiro Symphony HD -Sana Edition-.
- Who developed Dear me, I was...?
- Dear me, I was... was developed by Arc System Works.
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