Single-player games like Star Rift Saga
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Star Rift Saga, 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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Samurai Kento
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
Play as Kento, an Elder Samurai, and face the evil Yokai in this 2D pixelated mini action RPG set in Feudal Japan based scenarios!
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ECHORIS
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
Every weapon hides a world. A 2D metroidvania of vertical descent — step inside each blade you find, descend its Item World, and reforge it through layers of memory and reactive elemental depths.
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Beaked Buccaneer
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
Beaked Buccaneer is a 2D mini metroidvania full of treasures and pirates that tells the story of a parrot who wants to become a pirate legend!
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Shattered Divinities
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
Begin your adventure in Shattered Divinities to reveal the truth! Traverse the land where deities have perished, explore abandoned divine realms, battle mutated monsters, gather divine power to awaken your strength, and unveil the truth behind the deities’ fall.
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Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.
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BLADECHIMERA
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
Explore a dark and sinister Osaka as the Demon Hunter Shin. Battle demons, regain lost skills, and uncover the truth of your forgotten past in this exciting occult-inspired cyberpunk metroidvania.
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STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Star Rift Saga.
In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies and defeat foes in fast paced real-time battles.
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Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!
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Undergrave
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Star Rift Saga.
Undergrave is a tactical roguelike in which moving, jumping, managing your stamina, dashing and 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 strategically is vital for success.
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Supraland
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
Try the demo! A mix between Portal, Zelda and Metroid. Exploration, puzzles, terrible combat, secret upgrades and new abilities that help you reach new places. Playtime 12-25h.
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PRINCESS
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Star Rift Saga.
The curious young Princess has always looked for the chance to explore the world beyond the castle...
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FROGUE
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
Frogue is a stylish turn-based action platformer with bits of roguelite, bullet hell and time manipulation. Dash through your enemies, freeze time and throw your sword to solve every situation in YOUR way.
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Witchroid Vania: A Magical Girl’s Fantastical Adventures
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
Join mage-in-training Lily on an epic adventure! Explore a multitude of worlds, including forests, deserts, and dungeons, in hopes of becoming a full-fledged mage!
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Princess Pomu and the 5 Moons
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
Paint without T is PAIN! Princess Pomu just lost her Kingdom and her family was captured, and now she's possesed by an evil spirit! Master the simple but satisfying combo system, get more abilites, pick up weapons and explore the surreal world of Illeh in this cute metroidvania with a violent twist.
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Hollow Knight
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
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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Bloom Thrice
Single-player alternative to Star Rift Saga — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Star Rift Saga.
Embark on a journey through the gamified "Beautiful World", play (fight) with residents until you are satisfied, and explore to the end of the world. "Bloom Thrice" is a 2D action adventure game where you join the world full of brightness and kindness.