Single-player games like Risk of Rain (2013)
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Risk of Rain (2013), 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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Risk of Rain 2
Single-player alternative to Risk of Rain (2013) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Risk of Rain (2013).
Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.
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Koboo: The Tree Spirit
Single-player alternative to Risk of Rain (2013) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Risk of Rain (2013).
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
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Fury Unleashed
Single-player alternative to Risk of Rain (2013) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Risk of Rain (2013).
Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.
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Nuclear Throne
Single-player alternative to Risk of Rain (2013) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Risk of Rain (2013).
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
Single-player alternative to Risk of Rain (2013) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Risk of Rain (2013).
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
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Shadow of the Depth
Single-player alternative to Risk of Rain (2013) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Risk of Rain (2013).
Shadow of the Depth is a top-down action Roguelite game. Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!
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Legend of Dungeon
Single-player alternative to Risk of Rain (2013) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Risk of Rain (2013).
Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.
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Risk of Rain Returns
Single-player alternative to Risk of Rain (2013) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Risk of Rain (2013).
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
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DEADBOLT
Single-player alternative to Risk of Rain (2013) — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Risk of Rain (2013).
DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.