Games like Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story
If Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Prime Minister's Crest: Path to Power, Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2 and The Golden Time in high school — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its anime aesthetic is charming, class customization matters and chill. 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 Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story: Build a school for RPG heroes in a mix of simulation and role-play adventure. As Principal of a school for the warriors and mages of the future, you must build your Academy to train the best in the land. Place and upgrade facilities, form teams of the best students and send them out on epic quests!
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The Prime Minister's Crest: Path to Power
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Top pick for Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
A political simulation visual novel set in a severe post-bubble economic crisis. As newly elected governor Kazuma Oreki, allocate tight budgets to resolve economic, security, and welfare issues. Navigate complex factional politics and ultimately forge your path to the Prime Minister's seat.
Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2
WHY THIS
Shares a chill mood with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Second-strongest match for Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Not all heroes are born, many are forged by the finest Hero School – yours. Take command of the faculty, nurture a unique and ever-growing roster of students, and earn your place among the most prestigious schools in the world of Valthiria.
The Golden Time in high school
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
As a high school student of Shiguang high school, you will spend three years here. What kind of students that you will be? You can choose to study hard and get a good grade.You can choose to be an assistant to teacher to help with their daily affairs. Or just have a romantic date with somebody?
Skull's Impossible Quest
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Swing your nimble weapon at hordes of enemies while collecting tokens of strength for you and your impish companion. Be a responsible agent of the council or banter with them and others through complex conversations. Find ways to defeat various enemies sent by your evil brother.
Notes of the Young Lady: In Turbulent Times
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Shares a cozy mood with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Ranked #5 for Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
격동의 파란 속에서 한 소녀를 멋지게 성장시키자! 6년 간의 성장 대장정을 그리는 일정관리형 육성시뮬레이션!
Ethereal Enigma
WHY THIS
Shares a chill mood with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Ranked #6 for Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
A choice-driven, slice of life visual novel featuring full voice-over and an intricate relationship system!
Soul Touch
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Ranked #7 for Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
This is a simple love story set in a modern city, featuring me and three girls. The story takes place in the company where I work as a supervisor. Together with the three women, The game follows a linear narrative, with hundreds of video clips providing branching choices for the players.
Life with a Homunculus
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Ranked #8 for Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Having inherited your late master's will, after years of research... You finally succeed in creating a homunculus. Your goal is complete—now all that’s left is to hand it to the government. There's no longer any reason to live. Or so you thought... Thus begins your life with the homunculusーーー
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Stardew Valley
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Shares a cozy mood with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Reviewers of Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Boyfriend Dungeon
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Shares a whimsical mood with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Reviewers of Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Simulation with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Date your weapons! Romance swords, daggers, and polearms to level them up in this “shack-and-slash” dungeon crawling adventure.
Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2
WHY THIS
Shares a chill mood with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Reviewers of Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Not all heroes are born, many are forged by the finest Hero School – yours. Take command of the faculty, nurture a unique and ever-growing roster of students, and earn your place among the most prestigious schools in the world of Valthiria.
Summoners War
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy and RPG with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
A global hit RPG that captured the Summoners all around the world! Jump into the Sky Arena, a world under battle over the vital resource: Mana Crystals. Design your own deck and strategy using 1,000 Monsters to claim victory. Go on an epic adventure with your Monsters!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~74% under Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
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?
The Test
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Priced ~47% under Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
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 ~60% under Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
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 ~74% under Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
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.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
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Priced ~47% under Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
shapez
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Priced ~74% under Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
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Priced ~47% under Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Final Revelation
WHY THIS
Priced ~47% under Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and RPG with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
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
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
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
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Our Life: Beginnings & Always
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.
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Celestian Tales: Realms Beyond
WHY THIS
Another title from Agate, the studio behind Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story. Shares Indie and RPG with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
A beautiful hand-drawn turn-based RPG set in a world of questionable morals.
Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2
WHY THIS
Shares a chill mood with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Another title from Agate, the studio behind Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story. Shares Strategy and Simulation with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Not all heroes are born, many are forged by the finest Hero School – yours. Take command of the faculty, nurture a unique and ever-growing roster of students, and earn your place among the most prestigious schools in the world of Valthiria.
RIFTSTORM
WHY THIS
Another title from Agate, the studio behind Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story. Shares Action and RPG with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
RIFTSTORM is a co-op PvE looter-shooter where squads of Weavers deploy to take on missions, fight escalating hordes, collect powerful weapons and resources, and extract.
Celestia: Chain of Fate
WHY THIS
Shares a whimsical mood with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Another title from Agate, the studio behind Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story. Shares Simulation with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
A romance-fantasy visual novel that delivers a captivating player driven narrative. Enrol at Celestia Academy and uncover your heritage. Delve into a fantastical realm and unearth your magical potential as a hybrid. Forge new friendships and build affections based on your love interests.
Port of Jumanah
WHY THIS
Another title from Agate, the studio behind Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story. Shares Action and Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
From a humble port, you set out to clean the ocean of troublemakers. Hack and harpoon through absurd foes, shady allies, and your own bad calls. The world wants a hero… your friends want you to punch an orca. Both valid. Choose wisely—or don’t. The sea remembers everything.
Blades of Mirage
WHY THIS
Another title from Agate, the studio behind Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story. Shares Action and Adventure with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Embark on an epic isometric action RPG set in a Southeast Asian-inspired world. As Mira, use your ability to create water-based weapons and explore ancient ruins scattered across unique islands. Confront corrupted, powerful creatures and solve intricate puzzles to secure the ancient relics.
Zozo and the Lost Dreams
WHY THIS
Another title from Agate, the studio behind Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story. Shares Action and Indie with Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story.
Help Zozo find his way home in this cartoon-inspired Metroidvania platformer. Pillow-fight sentient pastries, train under an octopus master, and brave a cybernetic jungle as you explore the vibrant landscapes of Zozo's dreams.
Frequently asked about Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story
- Does Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story run on Steam Deck?
- Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story cost?
- Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story is listed on Steam at 3.74 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story are The Prime Minister's Crest: Path to Power, Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story 2, The Golden Time in high school.
- Who developed Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story?
- Valthirian Arc: Hero School Story was developed by Agate and published by PQube.
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