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Single-player games like Caverns of Evil

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Caverns of Evil, 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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    Lichenvale — Steam game cover

    Lichenvale

    Single-player alternative to Caverns of Evil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Caverns of Evil.

    Lichenvale is a first person slasher offering fast-paced melee combat mixed with tactical use of spells and dashing around your enemies. Battle through nightmarish hordes of monsters representing your innermost fears in this 90's hits inspired title.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Castle Dark — Steam game cover

    Castle Dark

    Single-player alternative to Caverns of Evil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Caverns of Evil.

    Brand Warcford must track down the evil force plaguing the land in this single player ACTION RPG.

    2024ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Witchy Woes — Steam game cover

    Witchy Woes

    Single-player alternative to Caverns of Evil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Caverns of Evil.

    When a power hungry, egotistical young witch disobeys her school’s headmasters, she is cast out and exiled. Play as Devious Donna as she wreaks havoc on those who have wronged her. Harness the dark arts and exact your revenge on the masters of magic.

    2024ActionIndie9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Thymesia — Steam game cover

    Thymesia

    Single-player alternative to Caverns of Evil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Caverns of Evil.

    Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.

    2022Action24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Gothic 1 Remake — Steam game cover

    Gothic 1 Remake

    Single-player alternative to Caverns of Evil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Caverns of Evil.

    The Legend is Back - Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining classic RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions in a gritty, unrestricted experience like no other.

    2026ActionRPG49.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Hexen: Beyond Heretic — Steam game cover

    Hexen: Beyond Heretic

    Single-player alternative to Caverns of Evil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Caverns of Evil.

    While the Sidhe elf Corvus battled the evil forces of D'Sparil, the remaining Serpent Riders were busy corrupting other dimensions. As a Warrior, Mage, or Cleric, you must defend your realm of Cronos from the second Serpent Rider known as Korax.

    2007ActionDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heretic + Hexen — Steam game cover

    Heretic + Hexen

    Single-player alternative to Caverns of Evil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Caverns of Evil.

    Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Wizordum — Steam game cover

    Wizordum

    Single-player alternative to Caverns of Evil — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Caverns of Evil.

    Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos. With a wide arsenal of spells and magic items, battle your way through the world of Terrabruma in this unique blend of classic 90s shooters and modern gaming elements.

    2025ActionIndie11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →