Single-player games like Deathchron
Below are 11 single-player Steam games similar to Deathchron, 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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Tiny Thor
Single-player alternative to Deathchron — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathchron.
Jump into this challenging retro platformer! Play as Thor, use his mighty hammer and unique items to explore the Northern Realms. Beware of mythical creatures blocking your path to become a god!
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Blasphemous 2
Single-player alternative to Deathchron — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathchron.
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
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HUNTDOWN
Single-player alternative to Deathchron — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathchron.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
Single-player alternative to Deathchron — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathchron.
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.
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Primal Planet
Single-player alternative to Deathchron — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathchron.
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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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Single-player alternative to Deathchron — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathchron.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
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Smelter
Single-player alternative to Deathchron — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathchron.
You are Eve, fresh out of Eden and armed with a living suit of armor, Smelter. Explore a dangerous new world, battle its bizarre denizens and expand your empire in a desperate journey to find Adam.
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Ghost Song
Single-player alternative to Deathchron — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathchron.
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
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The Deer God
Single-player alternative to Deathchron — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Deathchron.
The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes.
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Ravensword: Shadowlands
Single-player alternative to Deathchron — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathchron.
From the award winning studio that brought you Ravensword: The Fallen King and Aralon: Sword and Shadow, comes Ravensword: Shadowlands. After the fall of Ravengard, the world descended into chaos. The Kingdom of Tyreas stood alone against a sea of dark elven invaders. The Ravensword was lost, and the dark times began.
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Morphite
Single-player alternative to Deathchron — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Deathchron.
Morphite is a casual atmospheric FPS, inspired by the classics. Research plants and animals, battle hostile entities, and unravel a mystery surrounding a rare material called Morphite.