Single-player games like Roots of the mind
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Roots of the mind, 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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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Single-player alternative to Roots of the mind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Roots of the mind.
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.
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Primal Planet
Single-player alternative to Roots of the mind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Roots of the mind.
Unveil a heartfelt story of family, dinosaurs, and UFOs! Craft, upgrade, and survive in a realm of primeval predators, savage tribes and... ancient aliens. Rise from a humble cave dweller to the planet’s last hope — alone or in local co-op. Welcome to the dinovania!
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CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story™
Single-player alternative to Roots of the mind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Roots of the mind.
Traverse the sprawling city of Zaun as Ekko, a young inventor with a device to manipulate time, in this story-driven action platformer. Collect parts, craft gadgets, and unlock abilities—then rewind time to adapt your approach to every new challenge.
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Owlboy
Single-player alternative to Roots of the mind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Roots of the mind.
Owlboy is a story-driven platform adventure game, where you can fly and explore a brand new world in the clouds! Pick up your friends, and bring them with you as you explore the open skies, in one of the most detailed adventures of this era.
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Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Single-player alternative to Roots of the mind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Roots of the mind.
Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!
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Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU
Single-player alternative to Roots of the mind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Roots of the mind.
Wield the dance of the shaman. Reclaim your father’s spirit. Brave the beautiful and treacherous land of Kenzera with the God of Death in Tales of Kenzera™: ZAU, a metroidvania-style adventure crafted by Surgent Studios.
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Chronicles of the Wolf
Single-player alternative to Roots of the mind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Roots of the mind.
Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!
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Voidwrought
Single-player alternative to Roots of the mind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Roots of the mind.
Voidwrought is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors. Explore the thawing ruins of the First Civilisation and strike down the gods that dwell there. Grow your powers, uncover ancient artifacts, and expand your shrine amid the wreckage.
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LIMBO
Single-player alternative to Roots of the mind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Roots of the mind.
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
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Hollow Knight
Single-player alternative to Roots of the mind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Roots of the mind.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
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Crow Boss
Single-player alternative to Roots of the mind — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Roots of the mind.
Feared for countless acts of brutality, the former warrior known only as Boss returns from the depths of Limbo. Betrayed by those he once served, he now walks among the living once more, driven by a single purpose: to take revenge on those responsible for his downfall.