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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Diskette Dungeon
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
A magical Diskette opens a portal in your office, pulling you into endless dungeons where survival depends on adapting, fighting, and collecting corrupted data to unlock the next world. With a wide variety of powers and weapons, every run offers a different challenge.
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Jester's Dungeon
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
An Obscure Dungeon Crawler where you a wizard, Dives into a dungeon to reclaim your stolen Toy from a wicked Jester. Sacrifice your blood to the Black Eye and use it's powers to survive, slay monsters and master the dungeon .
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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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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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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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Echoes of Mystralia
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.
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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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Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Dad by the Sword.
Experience an action-RPG with roguelike elements where you live the double life of an adventurer and a merchant. Dive into vibrant dimensions to fight enemies, gather loot, and manage your backpack. Rebuild your shop and turn profits into gear for the next adventure!
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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.