Single-player games like Nightmare
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Nightmare, 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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Hero Zex
Single-player alternative to Nightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Nightmare.
In a world with a prophecy where the "Blue Haired Hero" will defeat the Demon Lord, A kingdom is attacked by demons... Just then, "Zex", captured as a prisoner is lucky and escapes. His fate greatly changes from this moment...
- 2
A Place Far Away
Single-player alternative to Nightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Nightmare.
After the catastrophe that almost decimated humanity, Anya and her father Caledon can only rely on each other to survive. Embark on a journey of self-discovery, love, friendship and purpose in A Place Far Away.
- 3
Mireille and Amrita, the Forest of Illusions
Single-player alternative to Nightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Nightmare.
Mireille was a nun living in a small village in the mountains. One day, her sick father's illness takes a turn for the worse. To find the materials needed to cure his illness, the girl goes out on an adventure.
- 4
Dark Deity 2
Single-player alternative to Nightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Nightmare.
Verroa is a peaceful continent on the brink of war as the Asverellian Empire seeks to expand - at your homeland’s expense. Command unlikely heroes, fight challenging turn-based battles, and watch hardship forge iron into steel. Dark Deity is back, bigger and better than before!
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YGGDRA REFRAIN
Single-player alternative to Nightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Nightmare.
*Genre girl collectible turn RPG *High-quality cel-animation with over 50 beautiful girls that will make you feel the charm of beautiful girls *A variety of mechanics and fun to capture content for turn-based RPGs *Sub-stories that allow you to feel the hidden charm of alliances and characters
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Dark Deity
Single-player alternative to Nightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Nightmare.
Step into the world of Terrazael and lead soon-to-be legendary heroes in a quest to restore a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and untamed magic. Fight back in turn-based battles, manage character relationships, collect dangerous artifacts, and hopefully restore the world...
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Three Fairies' Hoppin' Flappin' Great Journey!
Single-player alternative to Nightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Nightmare.
Tactics algorithm RPG with a pop world view stretched out by the "Three Fairies of Light"! While Hoppin' & flappin' the world of quarter view, can the three fairies defeat Cirno by mastering "Tactics system"? Contrary to its pop appearance, it's a large-volume RPG with plenty of elements to play!
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Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster
Single-player alternative to Nightmare — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Nightmare.
Reawaken your inner demon in a modernized version of the acclaimed ATLUS classic, Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster.