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Games like The Tenth Line

If The Tenth Line is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Dragons' Twilight II, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky and Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. 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 Tenth Line: A console-style RPG featuring a colorful cast of characters, unique battle and level-up systems, quick 2D platforming action, and an original, fantastical story about friendship, faith, and finding your place in the world.

2017IndieRPG7.99 USDWindows · macOSby Sungazer Software LLC
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Blend of platforming and strategic combatCharacter specific dialogue for every item and npcGrid based stat upgrades tied to item consumptionAtmosphericChallengingContemplative

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Steam players who put hours into The Tenth Line 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. The Dragons' Twilight II

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tenth Line.

    Top pick for The Tenth Line fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Tenth Line.

    The Age of Dragons draws to a close, and the ever meddling Elder Dragon, Kaia, won't stop until she rights the atrocities wrought by her own kind. The forbidden resurrection is nearly at hand. What could possibly go wrong?

    2019RPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tenth Line.

    Second-strongest match for The Tenth Line fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Tenth Line.

    Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.

    2014RPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for The Tenth Line fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Tenth Line.

    A mysterious story of a mysterious dream ... This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell.

    2022RPG29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tenth Line.

    Ranked #4 for The Tenth Line fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Tenth Line.

    Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.

    2015RPG29.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. 8-Bit Adventures 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with The Tenth Line.

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

    Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!

    2023IndieAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. LiEat

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with The Tenth Line.

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

    Welcome to a world in which dragons are born from the desires of mankind. Each dragon is bestowed with unique powers in accordance with the specific desires of their human familiar. One mysterious stranger travels the land, accompanied by a young dragon graced with the power of eating lies.

    2016IndieRPG2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for The Tenth Line fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Tenth Line.

    This story takes place three years after the events of the previous game “Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout,” and depicts the reunion of Ryza and her friends, who go through new encounters and goodbyes to discover a true priceless treasure.

    2021RPGDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Knight Bewitched

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with The Tenth Line.

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

    Knight Bewitched is a turn-based jRPG that follows the love story of innocent witch Gwen and Ruth, the stalwart knight tasked to slay her. The Enhanced Edition includes new features and new content.

    2018IndieRPGCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Tenth Line at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under The Tenth Line on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Tenth Line.

    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?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under The Tenth Line on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Tenth Line.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~53% under The Tenth Line on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Tenth Line.

    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.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under The Tenth Line on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with The Tenth Line.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under The Tenth Line on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Tenth Line.

    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.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under The Tenth Line on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with The Tenth Line.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under The Tenth Line on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Tenth Line.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under The Tenth Line on Steam right now. Shares Indie with The Tenth Line.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

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 Tenth Line.

    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. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. 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 Tenth Line.

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

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

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about The Tenth Line

How much does The Tenth Line cost?
The Tenth Line is listed on Steam at 7.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Tenth Line?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Tenth Line are The Dragons' Twilight II, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream.
Who developed The Tenth Line?
The Tenth Line was developed by Sungazer Software LLC.

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 Tenth Line.

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