Single-player games like What the Fog
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to What the Fog, 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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Vellum
Single-player alternative to What the Fog — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with What the Fog.
Write on! Defend the books in Vellum, a co-op, literary roguelike! Harness class-defining colors, master an inspired spellbook, and influence the growth of your enemy! As a group or solo, you'll craft plot-twisting builds to rewrite the rules in Ink!
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IRIDESCENT
Single-player alternative to What the Fog — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with What the Fog.
Fight vibrant eldritch creatures as you slash through the skies in this action packed roguelike!
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Koler
Single-player alternative to What the Fog — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with What the Fog.
Embark on a solo or co-op adventure in this rogue-lite world of Koler, Slay infected creatures, build your arsenal with tons of Relics and Color Shards, tame and level up your battle companions, and finally fight through the dungeon and defeat the empowering bosses with endless possibilities!
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Risk of Rain 2
Single-player alternative to What the Fog — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with What the Fog.
Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.
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Dungeon Defenders: Going Rogue
Single-player alternative to What the Fog — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with What the Fog.
Combining Roguelite, Action RPG, and Tower Defense gameplay into a crazy free-for-all, where it’s you and up to three friends versus hordes of enemies. Select your hero, survive the waves of foes, unlock new weapons and runes, and take on the bosses that await you!
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ArcRunner
Single-player alternative to What the Fog — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with What the Fog.
Traverse 'The Arc' in this beautiful, Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite as you attempt to reset an evil rogue AI. Experiment with different weapons and augments as you fight hordes of machines programmed for your annihilation! Collect Nanites & power-up after every run either solo or with friends!
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Trinity Survivors
Single-player alternative to What the Fog — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with What the Fog.
Select from a diverse roster of unique characters to assemble a trinity force and strategize to find the best skill combinations. Witness the astounding synergy that emerges. Engage in 2 player online cooperative multiplayer, team up with a friend to challenge orc hordes, and strive for high scores!
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Dungeon Survivors
Single-player alternative to What the Fog — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with What the Fog.
Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive with 1-4 players.
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Meet Your Maker
Single-player alternative to What the Fog — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with What the Fog.
Meet Your Maker is a building game of brutal expression and conquest. Unleash your inner evil genius in co-op or single-player to build the ultimate fortress of devious deathtraps, or take on those built by others in a high-stakes heist to steal resources essential for your survival.
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Disney•Pixar Brave: The Video Game
Single-player alternative to What the Fog — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with What the Fog.
Brave: The Video Game invites players to run, jump and battle their way through the rugged landscape of mythical and mysterious Scotland. By using their wits and bravery, gamers will also be able to wield a sword and bow and arrow to defeat fierce enemies, break a magical curse and save a kingdom.