Single-player games like Lost Ruins
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Lost Ruins, 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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Minoria
Single-player alternative to Lost Ruins — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.
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System Purge
Single-player alternative to Lost Ruins — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Trapped in a buried, forgotten facility, you must reach the core of an ancient machine to rescue your lost lover. System Purge is a challenging, atmospheric 2D platformer.
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Afterimage
Single-player alternative to Lost Ruins — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
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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Axiom Verge 2
Single-player alternative to Lost Ruins — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
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The Vagrant
Single-player alternative to Lost Ruins — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
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Foregone
Single-player alternative to Lost Ruins — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
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Blasphemous 2
Single-player alternative to Lost Ruins — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
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Ghost Song
Single-player alternative to Lost Ruins — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
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Hollow Knight
Single-player alternative to Lost Ruins — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
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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Rabi-Ribi
Single-player alternative to Lost Ruins — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lost Ruins.
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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OMORI
Single-player alternative to Lost Ruins — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Lost Ruins.
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
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Symphony of the Stars
Single-player alternative to Lost Ruins — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Explore a vast fantasy world in this top-down RPG. Sneak past enemies with overworld skills or engage them in strategic, turn-based combat. Solve puzzles and build the strength of your characters as an epic adventure unfolds!