Single-player games like Spark in the Dark
Below are 10 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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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Spark in the Dark.
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.
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Blade of Darkness
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Spark in the Dark.
Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.
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Eldest Souls
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Spark in the Dark.
Fast-paced and brutally challenging, Eldest Souls is a unique Soulslike experience. In a final act of vengeance, the Old Gods have unleashed a great Desolation upon the world. Mankind's only hope lies with a lone warrior… and his greatsword of pure Obsydian.
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Spark in the Dark.
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
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Immortal Planet
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Spark in the Dark.
Immortal Planet is an action RPG with challenging combat that rewards patience and punishes recklessness. Explore the crumbling remains of a society of immortals trapped in endless cycles of rebirth. Fight your way to discover the planet's mystery and escape its curse.
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Diablo® IV
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Spark in the Dark.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
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Nioh 3
Single-player alternative to Spark in the Dark — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Spark in the Dark.
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
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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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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.