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Single-player games like ARATAMAKAMI

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to ARATAMAKAMI, 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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    Double world. cave song castle — Steam game cover

    Double world. cave song castle

    Single-player alternative to ARATAMAKAMI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ARATAMAKAMI.

    It is man-made that a city happened an confused accident in a sudden? Whether the unknown thing existed in the darkest of the world. Superpower, monster, magic may be right by our side. In the dark, the ‘monsters’ from the different world, organized to investigate the unknowns.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shikari Rising — Steam game cover

    Shikari Rising

    Single-player alternative to ARATAMAKAMI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ARATAMAKAMI.

    Join Novak as he fights his way through hordes of fearsome monsters and unravel the mystery of monster resurgence in his land . Inspired by Metroidvania-style and hack 'n slash action rpg, Shikari Rising will plunge you into action and will test your mettle against extremely tough enemies.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune — Steam game cover

    Frontier Hunter: Erza’s Wheel of Fortune

    Single-player alternative to ARATAMAKAMI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ARATAMAKAMI.

    This is an anime-style Metroidvania game with an RPG progression system, numerous weapons for switching, and an emphasis on equipment building. It offers three switchable characters, smooth gameplay, impactful combat feedback, and anime-style story scenes.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Glimmer in Mirror — Steam game cover

    Glimmer in Mirror

    Single-player alternative to ARATAMAKAMI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ARATAMAKAMI.

    Glimmer in Mirror is a 2D story-rich action shooting game. Play as Shiro in a collapsed world, to meet various unique NPCs and monsters, and gradually uncover the truth of the world through a gripping story.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure11.89 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    封神榜2022 — Steam game cover

    封神榜2022

    Single-player alternative to ARATAMAKAMI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and RPG with ARATAMAKAMI.

    This game takes Nezha, Xiaolongnv, Yang Jian and Jiang Taigong as the protagonists. It tells the legendary story of the protagonists going to various places to adventure, and finally to Chaoge City to destroy the three demons and defeat King Zhou.

    2022StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heroine Anthem Zero 2 : Scalescars Oath — Steam game cover

    Heroine Anthem Zero 2 : Scalescars Oath

    Single-player alternative to ARATAMAKAMI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with ARATAMAKAMI.

    ZERO 2 is an ARPG with intriguing storytelling, an unpredictable battle system, and endless heartfelt adventure. The story includes multiple subtle metaphors for the relationship between God and humans.

    2022ActionAdventureRPG11.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dragon Marked For Death — Steam game cover

    Dragon Marked For Death

    Single-player alternative to ARATAMAKAMI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with ARATAMAKAMI.

    Dragon Marked For Death is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG game where up to 4 players can play together in online multiplayer. The characters, known as the Dragonblood Clan, have forged a pact with the Astral Dragon, which granted them special new powers.

    2020ActionRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Kotama and Academy Citadel — Steam game cover

    Kotama and Academy Citadel

    Single-player alternative to ARATAMAKAMI — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with ARATAMAKAMI.

    In the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5D side-scrolling Metroidvania.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →