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Single-player games like Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension, 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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    Fighting for Singleship: I am Chased by a Bunch of Women But I Just Want to Play Video Games — Steam game cover

    Fighting for Singleship: I am Chased by a Bunch of Women But I Just Want to Play Video Games

    Single-player alternative to Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    You relish indoor life, gaming, but now, a challenging twist: every woman adores you. Witness the story unfold. Conquer challenging waves of unhinged admirers, aiming to remain unmarried. Climb the leaderboard against your friends, proving your supremacy.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Strato — Steam game cover

    Strato

    Single-player alternative to Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Strato is an arcadey aerial combat arena shooter with rogue-lite elements. Take to the skies in a variety of aircraft, armed with a range of weaponry and special abilities. Zap, blast and smash your way through swarms of enemies, survive and thrive on your way to master the stratosphere in Strato!

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    internal power — Steam game cover

    internal power

    Single-player alternative to Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    This is an action adventure game. Build equipment, strengthen, and break through. Step by step, we become stronger, with multiple instances and varying levels of difficulty. Each challenge builds a stronger version of ourselves.

    2026ActionStrategyAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heatchain — Steam game cover

    Heatchain

    Single-player alternative to Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Arcade game where you need to find the next glyph to make the longest chain

    2023ActionIndieFree To Play0.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dodge — Steam game cover

    Dodge

    Single-player alternative to Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Come to a tense and exciting game, Train your refection. Dodge incoming traps, Get a high score!

    2022ActionIndieCasual1.89 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Demons Infernalize — Steam game cover

    Demons Infernalize

    Single-player alternative to Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Demons Infernalize is a bullet hell action game where you play against ice monsters attacking the demon lands.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    NecroFarm — Steam game cover

    NecroFarm

    Single-player alternative to Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Casual with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Turn your crops into minions and they will fend off waves of enemies in this top-down horde survival farming game. A mix of strategy and fast-paced farming that challenges you to defend the farm with your crop minions or even harvest them for gold! Gain new seeds and grow your army!

    2024ActionStrategySimulation2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Survive In Ankara — Steam game cover

    Survive In Ankara

    Single-player alternative to Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Runic Defenders: Trials of Ascension.

    Welcome to Survive in Ankara! Are you ready to defeat the creatures that attack you, either with your friends or alone? I'm sure you can overcome these creatures with 5 customized characters. Join this adventure and destroy all creatures on 5 different maps

    2024ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →