Single-player games like Shogunaria
Below are 18 single-player Steam games similar to Shogunaria, 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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Nightfall Empress
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
A 16‑bit dark fantasy action adventure with metroidvania‑style maps, RPG growth, and hidden secrets. Lead the Nightfall Empress through a mature journey suspended between the sacred and the profane.
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虚妄之言 Hollow Life And INsincere Words
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
One ordinary day in the future, change began. An energy source was suddenly developed, and people began to indulge in revelry. After the joy, 13 cities quietly emerged, leaving behind 13 terrifying pits and countless ordinary people···
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Goblin: Mutation
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
This is an open world adventure RPG game Having over 100 types of weapons and 30 sets of collectible armor Simple operations unleash exceptional skills
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Saga
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
Help Saga in her quest for revenge. A Viking girl who has lost everything to evil will embark on an epic journey to find answers and put an end to the hordes of enemies ravaging her land.
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Kotama and Academy Citadel
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.
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Xanadu Next
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Shogunaria.
Whenever mist hangs over Lake Orwell, sailors catch sight of a phantom castle just out of reach. As they draw near, it fades away, leaving only questions for all who have seen this “Castle Strangerock.” Now, you must aid your charge in uncovering its secrets...even if it costs you your very soul.
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Vaporum
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
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Maid of Salvation
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
The latest title from the HunterX development studio, Maid of Salvation is an action RPG that features fast-paced and versatile combat. Master your own fighting style with a variety of swords and firearms, and explore a dark world full of secrets.
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Super BOO Quest
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Shogunaria.
Super BOO Quest is a lighthearted game suitale for every kind of player, from casual to hardcore. It is a mix of arcade, puzzle, and stealth, to be played alone or with a friend. The game is presented with 16 bit-style graphics, as a tribute to Super Nintendo.
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Grim Dawn
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.
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Katana Soul
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
Play as the samurai Kan and fight in a dark, demon-infested Japan. Face this 100% arcade experience without any credits or saves: you can only rely on your skills with the katana.
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Diablo® IV
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Shogunaria.
Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.
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Abduction Bit
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
Abduction Bit is a NES-like arcade based on elements of some timeless classics from 80's (Bubble Bobble, Ice Climber, Mario Bros).
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SEEP Universe
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
Kick butt in this retro 2D action-platformer! SEEP Universe is an indie game for PC inspired by the 8-16 bit era!
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Dragon Climax
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
A retro action martial arts game inspired by classics, like Kung Fu Master and Shinobi with modern elements!
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Thunderflash
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
Thunderflash is a "love letter" to the arcade games of the 80s. It is a Run 'n Gun game inspired by gems like Ikari Warriors, Commando and Heavy Barrel.
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Adventure Bit
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
Jump, run, steal, fight, catch, and solve puzzles in this minimal-style adventure inspired by the golden age of the Japanese computer MSX!
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Swords & Bones
Single-player alternative to Shogunaria — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shogunaria.
Swords & Bones inherits the spirit of the great 16-bit classics from the 80s and 90s, enriching the game experience with modern mechanics! Undead hordes and demons await you in this epic adventure!