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Single-player games like Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX, 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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    The friends of Ringo Ishikawa — Steam game cover

    The friends of Ringo Ishikawa

    Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX.

    A highschool gang leader Ringo Ishikawa trying to live through his last autumn before graduation. With his best friends.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Warlocks vs Shadows — Steam game cover

    Warlocks vs Shadows

    Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX.

    Slay monsters. Defeat epic bosses. Collect magical gear. Become a Warlock and save the universe.

    2015ActionIndieRPG13.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Children of Morta — Steam game cover

    Children of Morta

    Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX.

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hammerwatch — Steam game cover

    Hammerwatch

    Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX.

    A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    River City Ransom: Underground — Steam game cover

    River City Ransom: Underground

    Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX.

    Alex and Ryan must take to the streets to help a new crop of fighters. You'll earn money, unlock moves, and upgrade your skills in a sprawling city. This modern take on an old classic features over 500 unique street fighting moves, dozens of weapons, and fun online multiplayer modes.

    2017ActionIndieRPGDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    UFO 50 — Steam game cover

    UFO 50

    Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX.

    UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games that span a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pecaminosa — Steam game cover

    Pecaminosa

    Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX.

    Activate your detective skills in this noir-influenced police action RPG. Grab your gun and prepare to face the strangest case of John Souza's career by helping the ghost of a dead mobster get "justice". Hit the streets in search of intel, befriend the scum and beat those who will try to stop you.

    2021ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Full Metal Furies — Steam game cover

    Full Metal Furies

    Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX.

    From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Artifact Adventure — Steam game cover

    Artifact Adventure

    Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX.

    The horribly toxic Swamp King has risen once again! Gather your party and set out on an open world, retro-styled, RPG adventure. Powerful mystical artifacts are scattered about the world, each able to grant you new powers. Which will you choose? What is your destiny?

    2015IndieRPG6.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Artifact Adventure Gaiden — Steam game cover

    Artifact Adventure Gaiden

    Single-player alternative to Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Artifact Adventure Gaiden DX.

    Experience the Game Boy-like design and 2D open world of this retro JRPG. The choices you make are all up to you, and they may end up providing invaluable help in the future, when disaster strikes... Embark on an adventure in which you sew the threads of your own future.

    2018ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →