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1bitHeart

Side-scrolling mystery adventure about investigating a town and making friends

△○□× (Miwashiba) · Published by PLAYISM · Released Aug 28, 2017

AdventureCasualIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 926
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
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Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
Mar 17, 2020
Minimum PC
Integrated
1 GB RAM
Full requirements

What is 1bitHeart?

This side-scrolling adventure takes place in near-future Japan, where computer programs control and monitor much of the world. As Nanashi, a boy drawn out of isolation by a mysterious girl, you explore town, gather information from residents, and use it in conversations to solve mysteries. After the story, Free Mode lets you spend time with residents and play minigames.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy conversational mysteries built around gathering information
  • +you like stories about friendship and social anxiety
  • +you want minigames and socializing after the story

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer fast-paced action to dialogue-led exploration

What players say

91% of 926 reviews are positive

Players praise the character designs, soundtrack, and deduction-focused conversations. The most common complaint is that befriending residents becomes tedious.

Players over time

▲ +150% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 24 players on Sep 22, 2026.

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How many players finish 1bitHeart?

15% of Steam players have unlocked «Premonition of Happiness», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

1bitHeart screenshot 1

1bitHeart system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 1 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or Greater
Processor
Intel Core 2 1.06Ghz
Graphics
Integrated graphics
Memory
1 GB RAM

Does 1bitHeart have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does 1bitHeart run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
60
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English.

Does 1bitHeart use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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