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Single-player games like Downward Spear

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Downward Spear, 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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    Seven: Enhanced Edition — Steam game cover

    Seven: Enhanced Edition

    Single-player alternative to Downward Spear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Downward Spear.

    Seven: Enhanced Edition is an open-world, isometric stealth and action role-playing game, in which you play as Teriel, a master thief sent on a mission that will shake the foundations of the Vetrall Empire. Includes the Drowned Past expansion.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Weird West: Definitive Edition — Steam game cover

    Weird West: Definitive Edition

    Single-player alternative to Downward Spear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Downward Spear.

    Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an Action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Netherworld Covenant — Steam game cover

    Netherworld Covenant

    Single-player alternative to Downward Spear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Downward Spear.

    In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Welcome to ParadiZe — Steam game cover

    Welcome to ParadiZe

    Single-player alternative to Downward Spear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Downward Spear.

    Paradise isn't exactly what you hoped for: it's infested with zombies! Thankfully, you can control them. Capture them and teach them to farm or fight. They will help you defend our camp while you explore the world looking for… a new paradise.

    2024ActionAdventureRPG7.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Insect Swarm — Steam game cover

    Insect Swarm

    Single-player alternative to Downward Spear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Downward Spear.

    The insect swarm is a swarm consists of millions of alien insects, and you, as the only survival on this barren planet, will have to fight against them dauntlessly. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Krater — Steam game cover

    Krater

    Single-player alternative to Downward Spear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Downward Spear.

    The game brings you far into the future of a post-apocalyptic Sweden.

    2012ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Avencast: Rise of the Mage — Steam game cover

    Avencast: Rise of the Mage

    Single-player alternative to Downward Spear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Downward Spear.

    Play Avencast, the epic roguelike action-RPG with tons of combat moves, spells, and equipment. Fight against evil forces to save your academy and vanquish the darkness. As you progress, learn powerful spells and combos to increase your chances of victory.

    2010ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    No Place for Bravery — Steam game cover

    No Place for Bravery

    Single-player alternative to Downward Spear — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Downward Spear.

    Thorn, an old warrior worn down by decades of vim and violence, roams a world undone in search of his lost daughter. Dodge, parry & cleave your way out of brutal clashes in this 2D top-down action RPG, and discover the bone-chilling tale of Thorn's crusade to make his family whole again.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →