Single-player games like Glimmer in Mirror
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Glimmer in Mirror, 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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Afterimage
Single-player alternative to Glimmer in Mirror — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Glimmer in Mirror.
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
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Kotama and Academy Citadel
Single-player alternative to Glimmer in Mirror — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Glimmer in Mirror.
In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.
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Enigma Heart
Single-player alternative to Glimmer in Mirror — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Glimmer in Mirror.
Unravel the mysteries of your past, protect the ones you love, and shape your destiny in Enigma Heart, a modern new take on a classic action RPG formula. Blend exploration, magic, and combat with a variety of new abilities as you stand against the dark forces threatening your homeland.
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Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
Single-player alternative to Glimmer in Mirror — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Glimmer in Mirror.
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
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9 Years of Shadows
Single-player alternative to Glimmer in Mirror — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Glimmer in Mirror.
Fight to bring beautiful colors back to a hand-crafted world of darkness and discover the story of Europa, a young warrior, and her ghostly childhood companion, Apino.
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Catmaze
Single-player alternative to Glimmer in Mirror — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Glimmer in Mirror.
Catmaze is a fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths. Age-old tales will come to life in the unforgettable adventure of Alesta, a sorceress whose courage guides her through mysterious paths and dark forests in search of the lost road to Nav, the world of the dead.
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Rabi-Ribi
Single-player alternative to Glimmer in Mirror — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Glimmer in Mirror.
Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...
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TEVI
Single-player alternative to Glimmer in Mirror — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Glimmer in Mirror.
Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!
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Hollow Knight
Single-player alternative to Glimmer in Mirror — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Glimmer in Mirror.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Single-player alternative to Glimmer in Mirror — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Glimmer in Mirror.
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
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Metroidvania Maker
Single-player alternative to Glimmer in Mirror — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Glimmer in Mirror.
Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.