Single-player games like Return of the Heir
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Return of the Heir, 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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Tales of Isenberg
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Return of the Heir.
Tales of Isenberg is a medieval fantasy-style, Hungarian-voiced 2D platformer that blends action and skill. The hero, Alrik, journeys to the frozen castle of Isenberg to face the forces of darkness. Dangerous foes and unexpected twists await you!
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Herakles and the Princess of Troy
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Return of the Heir.
A brutal platform game with an advanced speedrun system. Explore a story from Greek mythology as you rally an army to defy a tyrant. Hack and slash your way up the leaderboards and claim a world record!
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Little Nemo The Clown
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Return of the Heir.
Little Nemo The Clown is a 2D Open World game inspired by good Metroidvania titles. Talk, Run, Fly, Explore. Find secret passages and characters and discover a Fantasy World full of Magic and Color. Little Nemo is a modern Maze Runner Adventure. Can you find the Clown before your Time runs out?
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AfroPenguin & The Forbidden Ramen
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Return of the Heir.
"AfroPenguin & The Forbidden Ramen" is a challenging argentinian 2D adventure game which pays homage to those Nintendo titles that made us smile as a kid (and why not, as adults).
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Save The Princess
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Return of the Heir.
Oh no, The princess has been kidnapped! Help our valiant Knight rescue the princess from the clutches of the demons in this enjoyable, but challenging, platformer game. Defeat your enemies using different weapons, and ultimately Save the Princess.
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The Little Brave
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Return of the Heir.
Become a brave hero and embark to the dangerous journey though mysterious forbidden lands. Reveal secrets of the legendary past, find the last pieces of gone magic and gain courage to slay the terrible monster!
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Fall Queen
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Return of the Heir.
Fall Queen follows the story of the princess who waited, but was never rescued. Deciding to rescue herself, she descends the crumbling castle; every leap bringing her closer to freedom. This precision 2D platformer will both delight your intellect and have you cursing out loud at the challenge!
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Dark Water : Slime Invader
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Return of the Heir.
Dark Water is an Action Platformer game where you use a bow.
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Dark Tower
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Return of the Heir.
Dark Tower is a deadly dungeon of death room exploration in which every move counts. Puzzle your way to the very top of the tower by unlocking doors using a limited number of keys. Face dangerous enemies such as goblins, skeletons, mages, vampires, and more! Use keys wisely.
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Caveman Chuck
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Return of the Heir.
Caveman Chuck is a classic 2D platformer inspired by the many favorites of the genre. You’re taken back all the way to the Stone Age where you play the role of a crude caveman named Chuck, who shares cave with his wife. One day she is kidnapped by giant pterodactyl. Help Chuck find her!
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Inside Grass
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Return of the Heir.
Children have dug a magic medallion, as a result of which they shrink to the size of insects in their garden! One of them is kidnapped by ants. You need to find magical medallion and rescue your family!
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Clash II
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Return of the Heir.
Clash II is a turn-based strategy game in a world steeped in ancient magic. Immerse yourself in its history and explore forgotten land full of magical creatures. Gather and train an army, expand your stronghold, upgrade your heroes! Lead one side of the conflict and decide the fate of the continent!
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Go! Birdie
Single-player alternative to Return of the Heir — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Go! Birdie is fast pace action game, where player has to collect all the fruits in maze-like maps while avoiding enemies. You can play solo or in local co-op with your friends – its easier to gather all fruits! Test your birdie-sense in bonus rounds!