Single-player games like Crystal Project
Below are 14 single-player Steam games similar to Crystal Project, 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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Crystal Project 2
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crystal Project.
Crystal Project 2 is a non-linear JRPG with a seamless open world and telegraphed tactical combat. Find new classes, learn new abilities, and collect powerful equipment to customize your party and uncover the mysteries of the land. No random encounters and no permanent missables.
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Critterrupters
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crystal Project.
Choose your new buddy and set off on a Critterbyte adventure on Nikkolo Island! Capture Critterbytes by fulfilling their conditions and master time based battles by interrupting your opponent's turns. Assemble your team to challenge the Island's Clubs and gain new buddy abilities to explore further.
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Siralim Ultimate
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crystal Project.
Siralim Ultimate is a monster-catching, dungeon-crawling RPG with a ridiculous amount of depth. Summon over 1200 different creatures and travel through randomly generated dungeons to acquire resources, new creatures, and loot.
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Glyphscape
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crystal Project.
A retro turn-based RPG with souls-like and metroidvania elements. Craft spells by combining magical glyphs, dispatch enemies through turn-based combat, discover the secrets and rich history in a deeply interconnected open world!
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Sunflowers and the Goddess of Death
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Strategy and Indie with Crystal Project.
A retro-inspired turn-based RPG of faith, loss, and rebellion. Overcome the designs of a dread goddess, liberate your people, and shatter the chains that bind you.
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Isles of Sea and Sky
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crystal Project.
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
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魔導のブローシュア
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crystal Project.
240x160の画面で描かれるピクセルアートの世界で、心温まるストーリーが織りなす魔導ファンタジーRPG。 行動順と攻撃範囲が紐づいたバトルと、最大HPをコストにする独特な成長システムを使い、懐かしい見た目の中でフシギな体験を楽しみましょう。セーブポイントにはうさぎさんもいます。
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Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Crystal Project.
In this non-linear RPG, rule and expand the Empire of Varennes across multiple generations. Discover a vast array of story experiences as you fight the Seven Heroes in an epic battle that plays out over thousands of years.
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Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Crystal Project.
Episode 1 is now FREE - for a limited time! In Minecraft: Story Mode, playing as either a male or female hero named 'Jesse,' you’ll embark on a perilous adventure across the Overworld, through the Nether, to the End, and beyond.
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FINAL FANTASY
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Crystal Project.
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
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FINAL FANTASY V
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Crystal Project.
The original FINAL FANTASY V comes to life with completely new graphics and audio as a 2D pixel remaster! A remodeled take on the fifth game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.
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ASTLIBRA Revision
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Crystal Project.
Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.
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Metroidvania Maker
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Crystal Project.
Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.
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Wish Project
Single-player alternative to Crystal Project — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Crystal Project.
Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.