Single-player games like Absentis
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Absentis, 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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Dragon's Dogma 2
Single-player alternative to Absentis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Absentis.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.
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Sword Hero
Single-player alternative to Absentis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Absentis.
A truly interactive open-world RPG, packed with dozens of dynamic systems like NPCs with Daily Routines and memory system, Crime and Reputation, a limb-based Directional Combat system and many more. Become a well-known Hero, a feared Villain or anything in-between.
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Wytchsun: Elleros Origins
Single-player alternative to Absentis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Absentis.
Experience the land of Elleros, a complete open world for you to explore in any way you choose. From exploring ancient caves to battling corrupted necromancers, Elleros enables you to play the way you choose. Every 400 years a cataclysm wipes out nearly all life. The last cataclysm was 399 years ago.
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The Violets of Amicus™
Single-player alternative to Absentis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Absentis.
Attack, dodge, and counter the monsters invading the land of Velare in The Violets of Amicus, a 2D action-adventure inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and modern combat games alike. The ferocious Violets are waking from their ancient gardens. Can a lowly courier save the kingdom?
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Indignum
Single-player alternative to Absentis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Absentis.
Indignum is an open-world action adventure game where mastery of the blade meets the power of the elements. Wield fast-paced, parry-based combat and harness fire, water, earth, and air to survive the wilds of Elador. Forge your destiny and claim the throne that is rightfully yours.
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Tale of Dark Lands
Single-player alternative to Absentis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Absentis.
Tale of Dark Lands is a fantasy action RPG in a charming low-poly style with the spirit of an old fairy tale. A brave mercenary gets drawn into an ancient dark story that threatens the entire land. Develop your hero and fight dangerous enemies! Become a legend and stop the approaching darkness!
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Sword Islands
Single-player alternative to Absentis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Absentis.
Dive into the digital world and master your blade in a VR experience designed with action and exploration in mind. Go solo or join your party, with up to 4 players in a co-op campaign.
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Alchemist Adventure
Single-player alternative to Absentis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Absentis.
Explore a world full of adventure in this action RPG that tells the story of Mya, a powerful alchemist who travels across the dangerous lands of mythical Isur trying to recall the lost memories of her past.
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My Silly Life
Single-player alternative to Absentis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Absentis.
A linear visual novel about the experiences and thoughts of a young boy seeking for his place to live. Animated backgrounds and character sprites will help you fully immerse yourself in the game's history. Feel the experience of the main character, will you agree with him?
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Hollow Mind: The Lost Puppy
Single-player alternative to Absentis — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Absentis.
A small puppy will have to fight with their fears and find all the positive memories, personified by soft toys, in completely different locations. Beautiful graphics, pleasant sounds, and interesting performance. Just relax and feel the atmosphere of adventure.