Single-player games like Dad by the Sword
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Dad by the Sword, 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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Ashmourn
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
ASHMOURN is a hand-crafted 2D roguelike of relentless combat and deep build-craft. Parry, dash and unleash god-given boons across five cursed biomes that reshape every run. Fall, grow stronger, and break the false dawn. · 6 languages.
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Golden Self
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
A fast paced action roguelike focused on precision combat and punishing boss fights. Embark on a mythic journey to discover your Golden Self.
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The Glory Dungeon Raider
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
Enter the depths of a treacherous dungeon in The Glory Dungeon Raider, a fast-paced 2D roguelike where every run is a new challenge! Arm yourself with various weapons, and face off against deadly creatures. Do you have what it takes to survive?
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Azure Ember
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
Azure Ember is a fast-paced crafting roguelike that thrusts you into a dangerous, ever-changing dungeon. Break objects and defeat enemies to collect materials, then forge powerful, one-of-a-kind weapons to overcome relentless foes and towering bosses.
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Dungeons of Blood and Dream
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.
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City of Brass
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
A first-person action adventure, inspired by Arabian Nights, from senior BioShock developers.
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Cinderia
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.
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Darkblade Ascent
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
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Death Road to Canada
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
Control a car full of jerks as they explore cities, recruit weird people, rescue dogs, argue with each other, and face gigantic swarms of slow zombies. Randomly generated for a new story and rare events every time you play!
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Cannibal Crossing
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
Cannibal Crossing is an action-survival game where you explore the randomly generated town of Earlsboro while scavenging, fighting hordes of enemies, building a base, and searching for a way to escape! Meet survivors with new abilities and lots of cannibals. Includes a co-op mode for 1-4 players!
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Wayward Souls
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
Wayward Souls is a randomly generated action-RPG with a heavy focus on story. Play as seven different heroes, all with their own sets of abilities. Fight through steadily greater hordes of enemies.