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Single-player games like The Burning Descent

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to The Burning Descent, 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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    Spells 'n' Stuff — Steam game cover

    Spells 'n' Stuff

    Single-player alternative to The Burning Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Burning Descent.

    Spells 'n' stuff is a magic arena FPS built exclusively for VR. Battle your opponents with spells fired from your trusty wand that never leaves your side. Propel yourself into battle with your wands flying ability, or POOF yourself around fast with magic potions!

    2016ActionIndieEarly Access9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    oVRshot — Steam game cover

    oVRshot

    Single-player alternative to The Burning Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Burning Descent.

    Engage in epic battles! Choose unique special abilities, and dominate the competition. Customize your character with awesome cosmetics. Experience the ultimate VR archery game oVRshot now!

    2018ActionIndieFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    SpellPunk VR — Steam game cover

    SpellPunk VR

    Single-player alternative to The Burning Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Burning Descent.

    In SpellPunk you will unleash extraordinary powers and turn into a mighty magician who will cast spells by drawing magical symbols in the air with his/hers own hands. And yes, you will be immersed in a stunning, abstract world, experiencing fast-paced magical duels.

    2020ActionSportsStrategy10.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hailstorm VR — Steam game cover

    Hailstorm VR

    Single-player alternative to The Burning Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Burning Descent.

    Hailstorm VR is a high time-to-kill, sci-fi arena shooter that lets players create the type of game they want to play. Customization options include game modes, variants, weapon spawns, scoring, health/shield, bots, and mobility style, among others.

    2017ActionIndieEarly Access2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Blaston — Steam game cover

    Blaston

    Single-player alternative to The Burning Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Burning Descent.

    In the slow-motion bullet-hell of Blaston, you duck, dodge, and weave to evade incoming attacks while preparing your dazzling next combos in a flash of skill. You feel like Neo and leave each session with your heart racing in this super fun tactical workout. Most importantly... Never. Stay. Still.

    2020ActionStrategyIndieFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hyper Dash — Steam game cover

    Hyper Dash

    Single-player alternative to The Burning Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with The Burning Descent.

    Hyper Dash is a free VR multiplayer team based shooter. Make smart use of Dashing, Sprinting, Walking and Rail Grinding to get around the arenas and win in a variety of gamemodes like; Payload, Domination, Control Point, (Team) Deathmatch, Capture The Flag, Elimination & Ball.

    2021ActionFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Roboquest — Steam game cover

    Roboquest

    Single-player alternative to The Burning Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Burning Descent.

    Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

    2023ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Roboquest VR — Steam game cover

    Roboquest VR

    Single-player alternative to The Burning Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Burning Descent.

    The future is in flames, overrun by ruthless machines—but you’re built to fight back. Roboquest VR is a lightning-fast roguelite FPS where speed, firepower, and reflexes are your best weapons. Adapt, survive, and reboot the future!

    2025ActionIndie29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Winter Break — Steam game cover

    Winter Break

    Single-player alternative to The Burning Descent — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Burning Descent.

    Grab your slingshot and start throwing snowballs at the opposing team in this amusing and family friendly VR game. Dodge the enemy snowballs and compete in side mini-games to become grand winner of the winter break!

    2020ActionSportsIndie1.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →