Single-player games like Hands of Wisp
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Hands of Wisp, 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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Monst
Single-player alternative to Hands of Wisp — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Hands of Wisp.
Players take on the role of an alien monster, devouring humans on Earth with various transformations, fighting against human armed forces, and annihilating the world.
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Nobody's Dilemma
Single-player alternative to Hands of Wisp — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Hands of Wisp.
Uncover the secrets of a war-torn kingdom in "Nobody's Dilemma," a captivating 2D action-adventure. Engage in intense battles, navigate treacherous environments, and immerse yourself in a story of intrigue and revenge. Will you triumph over the challenges that lie ahead?
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The Knight of Niraking
Single-player alternative to Hands of Wisp — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Hands of Wisp.
Play as the hero to save the land of Niraking from the Nohak Lord. Explore dungeons, castles, and ancient temples. Fight bosses and natural beasts to gather more gear or progress in the story. Talk to NPCs and add some of them to your party to advance your quest.
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Butterfly Dream
Single-player alternative to Hands of Wisp — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Hands of Wisp.
Butterfly Dream is a compact retro-style Souls-like game. While returning to classic boxed-level exploration and combat, it weaves in the Daoist parable of Zhuang Zhou’s butterfly dream and elements from the Buddhist Diamond Sūtra.
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Estrada Real - Caminho das Almas
Single-player alternative to Hands of Wisp — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Hands of Wisp.
Empunhe a fé e o aço neste RPG de ação 2D inspirado no folclore mineiro. Como Padre Ezequiel, use o sincretismo para banir almas corrompidas, domine magias ancestrais e explore os mistérios da Estrada Real em uma jornada de exploração, combate ágil e evolução de habilidades.
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The Lantern of the Laughless Saint
Single-player alternative to Hands of Wisp — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Hands of Wisp.
A solo or co-op RPG inspired by Morrowind. Drawn by a shared dream, you awaken on an isolated island crowned by a silent Tower. Unravel the mystery of the Laughless Saint, confront the weight of human desire, and decide what deserves to be saved when the light beneath the world finally stirs.
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Veritus
Single-player alternative to Hands of Wisp — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Hands of Wisp.
Unshroud secrets hidden deep within the dark chambers of the god of shadow’s castle. Persevere through monsters and mysteries lurking in every corner. Prepare to leave camp and journey into the castle’s lonely halls by collecting resources and equipment to make it out alive.
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AWAKEN - Astral Blade
Single-player alternative to Hands of Wisp — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Hands of Wisp.
AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?