Single-player games like Mind Lock
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Mind Lock, 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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Shikari Rising
Single-player alternative to Mind Lock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mind Lock.
Join Novak as he fights his way through hordes of fearsome monsters and unravel the mystery of monster resurgence in his land . Inspired by Metroidvania-style and hack 'n slash action rpg, Shikari Rising will plunge you into action and will test your mettle against extremely tough enemies.
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Eastern Exorcist
Single-player alternative to Mind Lock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Mind Lock.
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
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Rune Knights
Single-player alternative to Mind Lock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mind Lock.
Rune Knights is a cooperative action RPG focused on customization, crafting, and combat. Customize your character's aesthetics, stats, gameplay, and gear as you battle through procedurally generated and hand-crafted levels with your allies.
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Almighty: Kill Your Gods
Single-player alternative to Mind Lock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Mind Lock.
Hunt demons, monsters, and gods solo or online with friends in this action RPG. Run, leap and fly across islands, ripping your foes to pieces, and rebuilding your home with their remains. Bring low the oppressive false gods, protect your kindred and become Almighty.
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Almastriga: Relics of Azathoth
Single-player alternative to Mind Lock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mind Lock.
An erotic 2D Action-RPG, Almastriga will have you explore, fight, and seduce your way through an army of eldritch evil.
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Xanadu Next
Single-player alternative to Mind Lock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Mind Lock.
Whenever mist hangs over Lake Orwell, sailors catch sight of a phantom castle just out of reach. As they draw near, it fades away, leaving only questions for all who have seen this “Castle Strangerock.” Now, you must aid your charge in uncovering its secrets...even if it costs you your very soul.
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Single-player alternative to Mind Lock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Mind Lock.
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
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Salt and Sacrifice
Single-player alternative to Mind Lock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Mind Lock.
Join your fellow Marked Inquisitors in this online coop successor to award-winning 2016 Soulslike Salt and Sanctuary.
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ANGEL DROID
Single-player alternative to Mind Lock — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Mind Lock.
Angel Droid is an unfinished experiment that explores a crafting system inspired by Elder Scrolls, Magicka, Vampire Survivors, and many more. This game is rough around the edges, and now exists as a home to the developer's original soundtrack written 15 years before the game's release.