Single-player games like Shadow of Scintilla
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Shadow of Scintilla, 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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Ember and Blade
Single-player alternative to Shadow of Scintilla — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Shadow of Scintilla.
Become the immortal hunter and stand against the archdemon Asmodeus. Cut through bullet-hell swarms, clash with Souls-like bosses, and harness celestial blessings that reshape your powers each run. The demons are rising—raise your sword.
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Arenfall
Single-player alternative to Shadow of Scintilla — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shadow of Scintilla.
Arenfall is a dark fantasy boss-battling action RPG. Master parry and dodge across 4 classes, solo or in co-op for up to 3 players. Take on Story mode, then the roguelite Boss Rush where every run reshuffles the deck.
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Black Hollow
Single-player alternative to Shadow of Scintilla — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Shadow of Scintilla.
Become the doctor the plague fears. Battle infected hordes solo or in up to four-player online co-op in this first-person dark fantasy roguelite. Harvest ichor, unleash volatile alchemy, and forge monstrous builds across four haunted hunting grounds.
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Netherwyn
Single-player alternative to Shadow of Scintilla — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shadow of Scintilla.
Netherwyn is a challenging Roguelite Action RPG where each run sends you and your allies into lands fallen beneath a gathering shadow filled with relentless hordes and deadly boss encounters. This first release centers on Return of The Necromancer.
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Striga
Single-player alternative to Shadow of Scintilla — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shadow of Scintilla.
Striga is a fast-paced Slavic-inspired isometric roguelite hack-and-slash game where you hunt witches and hags, carve through waves of twisted minions, disrupt dark rituals and absorb their essence and hexes for power. Every kill makes you stronger, every death wiser.
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Risen Blade
Single-player alternative to Shadow of Scintilla — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Shadow of Scintilla.
Smash the Dudes. Risen Blade is a fast-paced hack and slash roguelike where you chain brutal combos, carve through endless enemies, and forge powerful builds across unique classes.
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Unwanted Dungeon
Single-player alternative to Shadow of Scintilla — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Shadow of Scintilla.
A dark fantasy survivorslike with classic ARPG essence: Deep builds, rare loot, NPC shops, shared storage, and a semi-procedural dungeon with bosses, events, and curses. Fast-paced roguelite action meets old-school dungeon crawling. Every lost run is a new idea. Welcome to Unwanted Dungeon!
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Ash of the Covenant
Single-player alternative to Shadow of Scintilla — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Shadow of Scintilla.
A fast-paced action roguelike where brutal melee combat meets dangerous divine power. Accept blessings from forgotten gods, build powerful synergies, and face the hidden cost behind every gift.