Single-player games like Spark in the Dark
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Spark in the Dark, 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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Exanima
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Spark in the Dark.
Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
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DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Spark in the Dark.
Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.
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Witchfire
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Early Access with Spark in the Dark.
Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.
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Drova - Forsaken Kin
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Spark in the Dark.
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
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No Rest for the Wicked
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Spark in the Dark.
From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.
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Dark Devotion
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Spark in the Dark.
Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.
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Curse of the Dead Gods
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Spark in the Dark.
You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.
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Grim Dawn
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Spark in the Dark.
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.