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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.