Single-player games like Abstracto
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Abstracto, 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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Insect Adventure
Single-player alternative to Abstracto — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Abstracto.
In this high speed action focused metroidvania, cute bug critters face off against dark abominations from the abyss. Grab a hammer and unleash fury on soulless beasts while blasting through open ended underground zones where you dictate the pace.
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Bushiden
Single-player alternative to Abstracto — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Abstracto.
Your sister has vanished and rumors swirl that Gaoh has been resurrected with an evil army at his command. Explore for cybernetic upgrades until you are powerful enough to defeat the diabolic Gaoh and his cybergenetic army once and for all in this futuristic, action platformer!
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Demons of Asteborg
Single-player alternative to Abstracto — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Abstracto.
Demons of Asteborg® is an action-platform game, with elements of metroidvania. Play as Gareth and prevent Zadimus from destroying Asteborg !
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The Last Soldier of the Ming Dynasty
Single-player alternative to Abstracto — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Abstracto.
The Japanese pirates have terrorized the Ming Dynasty for generations. You've devoted your life as a soldier to fighting them.And now you are in their turf, alone with your sword; the last soldier in pirate's land in this 3D-action game inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting landscapes.
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DOOMBLADE
Single-player alternative to Abstracto — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Abstracto.
Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.
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Axiom Verge 2
Single-player alternative to Abstracto — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Abstracto.
Explore a sprawling, alien world in the sequel to the award winning Axiom Verge.
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The Legend of Tianding
Single-player alternative to Abstracto — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Abstracto.
The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century.
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Shing!
Single-player alternative to Abstracto — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Abstracto.
Experience the most exciting and immersive beat-em-up combat system ever – become a kickass ninja and slice some demons in style!