Single-player games like Volgarr the Viking
Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Volgarr the Viking, 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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Odallus: The Dark Call
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking.
The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.
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Tiny Thor
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking.
Jump into this challenging retro platformer! Play as Thor, use his mighty hammer and unique items to explore the Northern Realms. Beware of mythical creatures blocking your path to become a god!
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Slain: Back from Hell
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking.
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
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Valfaris
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking.
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.
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Super Meat Boy
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Volgarr the Viking.
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
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Abathor
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking.
Abathor is a challenging 2D action platformer for solo play or up to 4 players. Embark on an epic 16-bit quest inspired by Golden Axe, Rastan, and Castlevania IV. Traverse Atlantis, battle demons, and defeat vicious bosses to save your progress! Enjoy an amazing OST from classic-era musicians!
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Mega Man Legacy Collection
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Volgarr the Viking.
Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.
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STEEL STRIDER
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking.
STEEL STRIDER is the follow up to the acclaimed GIGANTIC ARMY and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons!
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Mega Man X Legacy Collection
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Volgarr the Viking.
Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
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Blasphemous
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking.
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
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NINJA GAIDEN 4
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Volgarr the Viking.
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
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Castle of Vania
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Volgarr the Viking.
Invade the castle of the powerful Vampire Vania, face several difficult, exciting and sensual challenges to end this reign of horror and orgies.
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Volgarr the Viking II
Single-player alternative to Volgarr the Viking — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Volgarr the Viking.
A hardcore, 2D action-platformer where only precision can keep you from death.