Single-player games like Alchemy of the Earth
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Alchemy of the Earth, 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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Alien Apocalypse
Single-player alternative to Alchemy of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Alchemy of the Earth.
Alien Apocalypse is an open-world sandbox survival game set after a devastating alien invasion. Scavenge for resources, craft, build defenses, and harness alien technology to fight back. Play solo or in co-op and reclaim what’s left of the planet.
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State of Decay
Single-player alternative to Alchemy of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Simulation with Alchemy of the Earth.
The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world.
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Survivalist
Single-player alternative to Alchemy of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Alchemy of the Earth.
It's one year after the collapse of civilization and self-centered hedge fund manager Joe Wheeler emerges from his specially constructed bunker in search of food. This is a huge open-world RPG where you have the freedom to play how you want - but your choices have consequences.
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Kenshi
Single-player alternative to Alchemy of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with Alchemy of the Earth.
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
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Enshrouded
Single-player alternative to Alchemy of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Alchemy of the Earth.
You are Flameborn, last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, survive the terror of a corrupting fog, and reclaim the lost beauty of your kingdom. Venture into a vast world, vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls and forge your path in this co-op survival action RPG for up to 16 players.
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Ares Virus2
Single-player alternative to Alchemy of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Alchemy of the Earth.
The "Ares Virus" series of games is widely acclaimed for its unique combat and individual style of painting. Now that the sequel is back, it will give you an unprecedented experience.
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Outbreak Island
Single-player alternative to Alchemy of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Alchemy of the Earth.
Survive on a remote Island, where a mysterious Outbreak awakens bloodthirsty monsters at night. Craft, build and defend your base in the brutal world of Outbreak Island, an open-world sandbox survival horror game.
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Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition
Single-player alternative to Alchemy of the Earth — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Alchemy of the Earth.
Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.