Single-player games like Apprentice Arriving
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Apprentice Arriving, 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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The Handler of Dragons
Single-player alternative to Apprentice Arriving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Apprentice Arriving.
In the RPG game The Handler of Dragons you play as a warrior who can speak to the dragons. How did it happen? What will be the consequences? Are you going to protect dragons at all costs? How far will you go to obtain their power? The adventure begins...
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Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Single-player alternative to Apprentice Arriving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Apprentice Arriving.
A new adventure awaits you in this second installment of the turn-based RPG series set in the world of Monster Hunter! Become a Rider and form bonds with friendly monsters known as Monsties to fight alongside them as you take part in an epic story.
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Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
Single-player alternative to Apprentice Arriving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Apprentice Arriving.
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
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Aurora - Hidden Colors
Single-player alternative to Apprentice Arriving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Apprentice Arriving.
Explore a magical world as Gabriela, Gav, and Mikhail. Fight Igor, Anastasia, and bring back balance to the a magical world in this immersive 2D turn-based RPG experience.
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Wyvia
Single-player alternative to Apprentice Arriving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Apprentice Arriving.
Wyvia is an open world 3D action RPG inspired by classic JRPGs. Save your world from a monstrous invasion. Choose from 10 classes customizing them with a robust cross-class skill system, craft and upgrade tons of weapons, explore dungeons battling a variety of enemies, and defeat terrifying bosses!
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The Duduk Master
Single-player alternative to Apprentice Arriving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Apprentice Arriving.
The Duduk Master, is a 2D platform game, with RPG elements that tells the story of a hero who was transformed into a monster, beside him are essential elemental skills to defeat his enemies and of course a powerful magic Duduk that can perform enchantments while playing some melodies.
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Dragon's Dogma 2
Single-player alternative to Apprentice Arriving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Apprentice Arriving.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.
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Those Who Rule
Single-player alternative to Apprentice Arriving — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with Apprentice Arriving.
Join three fresh recruits caught in a web of betrayal as war looms over the land. Lead your band of heroes through tactical turn-based battles, master unique abilities, and forge powerful gear to turn the tide of battle. Will you unravel the conspiracy driving the conflict—or be consumed by it?