Single-player games like Anachronox
Below are 12 single-player Steam games similar to Anachronox, 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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Septerra Core
Single-player alternative to Anachronox — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Anachronox.
At the very heart of Septerra lies the Core, a huge Biocomputer. Seven continents at different elevations, each with its own unique people and culture, orbit around the Core.According to an ancient prophecy, Septerra's continents will one day converge and join in orbit together on one level - this is the Legacy of Marduk, the Creator's...
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Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Single-player alternative to Anachronox — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.
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Omikron: The Nomad Soul
Single-player alternative to Anachronox — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Anachronox.
"I have many things to tell you and very little time… I come from a universe parallel to yours. My world is desperately in need of your help. Only YOU can save us."Responding to the desperate pleas of a mysterious character from another dimension, your soul must enter the dark and futuristic city of Omikron.
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Jack Move
Single-player alternative to Anachronox — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Anachronox.
Jack Move is a JRPG that features a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker who is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping and dark research after her father goes missing.
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Cosmic Star Heroine
Single-player alternative to Anachronox — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Anachronox.
3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.
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Cthulhu Saves the World
Single-player alternative to Anachronox — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Anachronox.
The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!
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System Shock® 2 (1999)
Single-player alternative to Anachronox — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Anachronox.
"Remember, it is my will that guided you here. It is my will that gave you your cybernetic implants, the only beauty in that meat you call a body. If you value that meat... you will do as I tell you." The cult classic sci-fi horror FPS-RPG has returned.
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Alpha Protocol™
Single-player alternative to Anachronox — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Anachronox.
Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe.
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Mass Effect (2007)
Single-player alternative to Anachronox — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Anachronox.
As Commander Shepard, you lead an elite squad on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy.
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STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™
Single-player alternative to Anachronox — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Anachronox.
5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?
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Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition
Single-player alternative to Anachronox — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Anachronox.
Uncover secrets of past lives in this story-rich, tactical roleplaying game set in Sigil, a dark fantasy city at the heart of the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. Explore the planes, survive combat alongside a party of bizarre companions, and solve puzzles unlike any ever seen in the genre.
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FINAL FANTASY
Single-player alternative to Anachronox — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Anachronox.
The original FINAL FANTASY comes to life with completely new graphics and audio! A remodeled 2D take on the first game in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series! Enjoy the timeless story told through charming retro graphics.