Single-player games like Crawler
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Crawler, 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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Terra Ventura
Single-player alternative to Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.
Guide the shipwrecked hero through the mysterious land of dungeons & castles in this classic-style action RPG, combined with modern, streamlined features; random loot, skill tree paths, player development, character customization, real-time combat and handcrafted maps.
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The Violets of Amicus™
Single-player alternative to Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.
Attack, dodge, and counter the monsters invading the land of Velare in The Violets of Amicus, a 2D action-adventure inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and modern combat games alike. The ferocious Violets are waking from their ancient gardens. Can a lowly courier save the kingdom?
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A Short Quest
Single-player alternative to Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.
Explore a hand-crafted world, overcome brutally challenging combat, and restore order to a broken kingdom. Discover many unique weapons, tools, spells, and secrets in this short game inspired by old school action RPGs.
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OtterQuest
Single-player alternative to Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crawler.
You’ve been given an odd request, and without protest, you get dressed and grab your sword from your weapons chest, and with much zest, you head west to complete your Otter Quest.
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Temple of Apshai Trilogy
Single-player alternative to Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Crawler.
In this classic dungeon crawler, hack and slash your way through over 500 rooms with dozens of terrifying monsters. A true 1980s fantasy game, experience the frustrations and triumphs of the tabletop gaming inspired combat. Temple of Apshai is waiting. Silently lurking. Patiently waiting. For you.
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Village of Origins
Single-player alternative to Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.
RPG storytelling and hack-and-slash action, are joined with a retro point and click play style. Command a diverse array of hosts, and engage in fast-paced combat that rewards skill and strategy instead of grinding.
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ELDERBORN
Single-player alternative to Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.
ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.
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Queen's Domain
Single-player alternative to Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.
A retro-fantasy action RPG with brutal combat and traversal-focused exploration. Embark on a quest to find your father who disappeared on the mysterious Isle of Neasied, where sinister forces gather, secrets hide everywhere, and the sleeping Queen has begun to stir…
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WASTE
Single-player alternative to Crawler — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Crawler.
WASTE is a pseudo 3D RPG where you take on the role of a Dustbin/Garbage man, collecting WASTE from the houses of the street you are working on, avoiding obstacles like cars, bikes, dogs.. If your customer is happy, they will invite you inside to play on their new computer or ask other favours.