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Single-player games like Ethereal Rift

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Ethereal Rift, 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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    Striving for Light — Steam game cover

    Striving for Light

    Single-player alternative to Ethereal Rift — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ethereal Rift.

    Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.59 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors — Steam game cover

    Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors

    Single-player alternative to Ethereal Rift — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ethereal Rift.

    A roguelite survivor game set in the beloved world of Pathfinder. Enter Gallowspire, Pathfinder’s legendary tower of darkness, alongside your fearless companion. Slay hordes of enemies, upgrade your arsenal, and overcome deadly bosses to seal away the ancient king of undeath Tar-Baphon!

    2024ActionIndieRPG6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Bravery and Greed — Steam game cover

    Bravery and Greed

    Single-player alternative to Ethereal Rift — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ethereal Rift.

    Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dungeon Souls — Steam game cover

    Dungeon Souls

    Single-player alternative to Ethereal Rift — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ethereal Rift.

    Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!

    2016ActionIndieAdventure12.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Legend of Dungeon — Steam game cover

    Legend of Dungeon

    Single-player alternative to Ethereal Rift — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ethereal Rift.

    Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.

    2013ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Striving for Light: Survival — Steam game cover

    Striving for Light: Survival

    Single-player alternative to Ethereal Rift — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ethereal Rift.

    Striving for Light: Survival brings the exploration of infinite expanding skill trees to the arena survival roguelite genre. Unlock new characters, weapons, skills and maps, slay hordes of monsters and take on massive boss fights.

    2023ActionIndieRPG3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Skeletal Avenger — Steam game cover

    Skeletal Avenger

    Single-player alternative to Ethereal Rift — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ethereal Rift.

    Embark on a bone-chilling quest for vengeance as a skull-hurling skeletal warrior in Skeletal Avenger! This captivating roguelite dungeon crawler melds hack'n'slash mayhem with endlessly replayable gameplay, offering a thrilling, ever-evolving experience that keeps you coming back for more.

    2021ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heroes of Hammerwatch II — Steam game cover

    Heroes of Hammerwatch II

    Single-player alternative to Ethereal Rift — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Ethereal Rift.

    A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.

    2025ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →