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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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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Terralora
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
Everything has gone to crap, you know your end will come soon enough, but you decide you’ll face your fears. Take on Beth’s final wish, set out to purify Aerlysia of all great demons, and seize the power of the Dreamstone.
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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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Skull Horde
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Dad by the Sword.
Skull Horde is an auto battler dungeon crawler where you play as a flying skull necromancer. Find powerful loot and create overpowered builds. Summon a horde of skeletons in a battle of bone versus flesh!
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The Bleakest Keep
Single-player alternative to Dad by the Sword — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Dad by the Sword.
The Bleakest Keep is a challenging action horror roguelike. Survive the horrors of the Keep, upgrade your gear, and earn ranks as you ascend the tower and save the world!
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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.