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Single-player games like Sea of Stars

Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Sea of Stars, 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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    Chained Echoes — Steam game cover

    Chained Echoes

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Sea of Stars.

    Take up your sword, channel your magic or board your Mech. Chained Echoes is a 16-bit style RPG set in a fantasy world where dragons are as common as piloted mechanical suits.

    2022IndieRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Study & Monster — Steam game cover

    Study & Monster

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Stars.

    Battle, study, and grow stronger! Study & Monster mixes school life sim and monster-catching RPG. Train your team, build relationships, and aim for the top — just make sure Mom doesn’t catch you skipping class!

    IndieAdventureRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Viridian Sage — Steam game cover

    Viridian Sage

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Stars.

    Welcome to the Kingdom of Riki! Viridian Sage is an epic 2D JRPG following a party of young mages fighting against the demons attacking their home. You will explore a vibrant world, engage in strategic combat, and, maybe, save the world. Grab your wand, stock your spells, and prepare for adventure!

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Elidriel — Steam game cover

    Elidriel

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Sea of Stars.

    Elidriel is a pixel-art JRPG inspired by SNES and Playstation classics. Customize characters classes and skills to fight bosses in a turn-based battle with real time mechanics. Explore a world of wonders, crafting, cooking, fishing, playing songs and mining gems to evolve your weapons.

    AdventureRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 — Steam game cover

    Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.

    Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.

    2025ActionRPG49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Songs of Conquest — Steam game cover

    Songs of Conquest

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Sea of Stars.

    Raise mighty armies, wield ancient magic and forge an empire. This turn-based strategy adventure game fuses strategic decision making, tactical combat and kingdom management.

    2024StrategyAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    For The King II — Steam game cover

    For The King II

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Stars.

    Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. Will you unravel the once beloved Queen's terrible secret?

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure8.49 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Flowstone Saga — Steam game cover

    Flowstone Saga

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.

    Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.

    2024RPG17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    CHRONO TRIGGER® — Steam game cover

    CHRONO TRIGGER®

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.

    The timeless RPG classic returns loaded with upgrades! Journey to the forgotten past, to the far future, and to the end of time. A big adventure to save the planet, now begins…

    2018RPG7.49 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Messenger — Steam game cover

    The Messenger

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Sea of Stars.

    As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

    2018ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Undertale — Steam game cover

    Undertale

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Sea of Stars.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R — Steam game cover

    STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.

    In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.

    2023ActionRPG24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Persona 5 Royal — Steam game cover

    Persona 5 Royal

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.

    Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!

    2022RPG11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Secret of Mana — Steam game cover

    Secret of Mana

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Sea of Stars.

    The memorable adventure of Randi, Primm and Popoi is reborn as Secret of Mana! Originally released in 1993, Secret of Mana is by far the most popular title in the “Mana” series and has now undergone a much-awaited full 3D remake!

    2018ActionRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Crypt of the NecroDancer — Steam game cover

    Crypt of the NecroDancer

    Single-player alternative to Sea of Stars — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Sea of Stars.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →