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Single-player games like Ascendants Rising

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Ascendants Rising, 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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    Rune Knights — Steam game cover

    Rune Knights

    Single-player alternative to Ascendants Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascendants Rising.

    Rune Knights is a cooperative action RPG focused on customization, crafting, and combat. Customize your character's aesthetics, stats, gameplay, and gear as you battle through procedurally generated and hand-crafted levels with your allies.

    2020ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Path of Exile 2 — Steam game cover

    Path of Exile 2

    Single-player alternative to Ascendants Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascendants Rising.

    Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.

    2024ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer29.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Grim Dawn — Steam game cover

    Grim Dawn

    Single-player alternative to Ascendants Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascendants Rising.

    Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Diablo® IV — Steam game cover

    Diablo® IV

    Single-player alternative to Ascendants Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascendants Rising.

    Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

    2023ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Titan Quest II — Steam game cover

    Titan Quest II

    Single-player alternative to Ascendants Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascendants Rising.

    Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution, is out of control. She is corrupting the Threads of Fate and punishing all those who oppose her. Take up your weapon, fight alongside gods, and change fate itself in Titan Quest II, an action RPG inspired by Greek mythology.

    2025ActionRPGEarly Access24.49 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Path of Exile — Steam game cover

    Path of Exile

    Single-player alternative to Ascendants Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Ascendants Rising.

    You are an Exile, struggling to survive on the dark continent of Wraeclast, as you fight to earn power that will allow you to exact your revenge against those who wronged you. Path of Exile is an online Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. The game is completely free and will never be pay-to-win.

    2013ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Zombasite — Steam game cover

    Zombasite

    Single-player alternative to Ascendants Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascendants Rising.

    Zombasite is a zombie apocalypse action RPG set in a dynamic, evolving, fantasy world for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

    2016ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Torchlight II — Steam game cover

    Torchlight II

    Single-player alternative to Ascendants Rising — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Ascendants Rising.

    The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

    2012ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →