Single-player games like Lillusion
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Lillusion, 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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Silver Axe - The Honest Elf
Single-player alternative to Lillusion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lillusion.
Classic 2D platformer, play as a nimble elf and dash through the ancient fairytale forest. Defeat powerful Insomniac creatures, cast spells by combining four elements to summon thunder and entangle flame. Collect the heart of the goddess, unleash the hidden power of your Silver Axe.
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Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune
Single-player alternative to Lillusion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lillusion.
This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.
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Afterimage
Single-player alternative to Lillusion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lillusion.
Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.
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Volkolak: The Will of Gods
Single-player alternative to Lillusion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lillusion.
Volkolak: The Will of Gods is an epic 2D soulsvania in a dark Slavic fantasy setting, with hand-drawn animation. Explore an enchanted world full of secrets and enemies. Your choices will lead to several endings: become a bogatyr, a werewolf, or join the darkness.
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Curse of the Sea Rats
Single-player alternative to Lillusion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Lillusion.
Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!
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Vigil: The Longest Night
Single-player alternative to Lillusion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lillusion.
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
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Hollow Knight
Single-player alternative to Lillusion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lillusion.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
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DOOMBLADE
Single-player alternative to Lillusion — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Lillusion.
Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.