Single-player games like Ideology in Friction
Below are 18 single-player Steam games similar to Ideology in Friction, 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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Leanna's Slice of Life
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
In a world where demons exist, Kain and Leanna live in a relatively peaceful village. The two eventually get married. However, due to the incessant demon attacks, Kain becomes careless and falls into a lot of debt. It'll be up to Leanna to help pay off Kain's debts in this Slice of Life RPG!
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Treasure Hunter Claire
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
Treasure Hunter Claire is the story of the titular protagonist, Claire, and her adventure through the fabled land of Alstroemeria. What treasures and riches await her as she navigates the world?
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Tina: Swordswoman of the Scarlet Prison
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
Play as Tina and Cecile as they investigate Durham and try to uncover the cause of the village's sudden surge of crime. With the reappearance of an old foe, their job won't be easy.
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Seed of Evil
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
Seed of Evil is an epic adventure to uncover the secrets of the Water City, Somonden. Follow Anna as she explores the upper and lower parts of the city to uncover the truth of the defilement plaguing its inhabitants. You won't soon forget this amazing story filled with mystery, drama, and intrigue.
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Detective Girl of the Steam City
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
Play as Sophie, a private investigator not unlike Sherlock Holmes. It's up to Sophie to uncover the hidden truths of London through her investigations. What mysteries and intrigue await her? Find out in this steampunk RPG!
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Saint Emiliana
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
After Emiliana's sister is captured in a Witch Hunt, she offers up her soul to a demon in order to gain the power of a Witch. Now she must wrestle with her faith as she searches for her sister.
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Fallen ~Makina and the City of Ruins~
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
Fallen takes you on an adventure with Makina into the Ruins of Gardona. What fate awaits Makina and her friends on their travels as they descend further into the ruins? Find out in this JRPG classic!
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Public Defense Corp
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
In the far-off year of 20XX, constant attacks and hostility from an evil secret society have caused several private defense companies to spring up around Japan. Determined to get revenge for the destruction of her hometown, Haruka joins the public defense corp!
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Meltys Quest
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Ideology in Friction.
Princess Meltys spent all her life fooling around while living in the lap of luxury. One day the dastardly Grolido Monster Empire upsets her way of life. Now she sets out on a passionate journey to restore her kingdom, but what pit stops will she make along the way?
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Magical Girl Celesphonia
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
Amane has always lived for herself, choosing to focus on her studies and happiness. But what will she do when given magical powers beyond human comprehension to face a horde of terrible monsters? It's time for her to become Magical Girl Celesphonia!
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Dark Elf
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
In the time of war, a dark elf mercenary of stunning beauty lives a unspeakable and licentious life with a teenage boy named Ruse she accidently saved. They live together and leads a rather peaceful life. But due to darkness in others’ mind, their life was doomed.
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The Heiress
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
How will life of Alice turn out? Will she redeem her noble name and life? Or will she just abandon herself and become a sex tool? Will she become something evil, or remain a virgin to her Good End? All of that is for you to decide!
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Killing Time
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
As a trained assassin, all the battles that Hatsuki has been in will reappear in all kinds of ways. As the player, you hold her destiny, whether the game ends in NTR, pure love or even hold on to virginity, it’s all up to you!
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Meritocracy of the Oni & Blade
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
Her home town burned to ground and her parents killed by the "Red Demon", Aika Amagami was left orphaned and alone. Forging her path in life with the blade, what fate awaits her? Be it hope? Depravity? Or perhaps corruption? A multi ending RPG with 3 routes and 10 endings!
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Samurai Vandalism
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
The land of Yamato is filled with cruel rebels, oppressive nobles, and dangerous monsters. Fight as a Hozuki samurai to bring justice to the land!
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Witch of Eclipse
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
Travel the world as a witch and help the people by defeating threats, going to dungeons in search of materials, and granting other special favors.
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Island of Penance
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Ideology in Friction.
Having doubts about her father's "accidental" death, Illumina begins to look deeper into the reports. The information leads her on a journey to become a prison guard on a notorious prison island. There she must contend with felons and corrupt officials to uncover the truth.
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Marauder of Dystopia: The weakest go to the wall
Single-player alternative to Ideology in Friction — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Ideology in Friction.
The people of the Omega Empire suffer under the oppressive rule of Emperor Duke—but a beautiful, dark-haired woman, sword in hand, has risen up to assassinate oppressors until her people are free! A doujin RPG from hit circle ONEONE1 featuring animated battles and more.