Single-player games like Thorgard
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Thorgard, 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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Nanokings
Single-player alternative to Thorgard — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Thorgard.
Nanokings blends bullet heaven and Hack ’N’ Slash into a “Hack & Hell” roguelite experience. Fight waves of enemies, take down bosses, gather resources, and descend into dangerous instances where fast-paced combat takes over. Uncover the truth of a world where death is your teacher.
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Little Warrior
Single-player alternative to Thorgard — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Thorgard.
Little Warrior is a cute pixel-art twin-stick action roguelite. Choose staff, greatsword, bow, sword & shield, or dual blades. Build skills on a 6-slot grid, then play as a Gardener, Lumberjack, or Chef. Gear rarity and stat rerolls shape each run. Victory depends on your choices.
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Bringers of Darkness
Single-player alternative to Thorgard — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Thorgard.
Fight for the forces of darkness in a fast-paced bullet heaven survivors-like. Become a champion of darkness, master unique abilities, and bring ruin to the kingdoms of light that created their own nightmares.
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Worship Demon
Single-player alternative to Thorgard — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Thorgard.
"Worship Demon" is a fast 2D survivor with anime xianxia art and dazzling effects. Play a demonic cultivator, explore secret realms, ruins, and seek spells. Survive, beat boss, master Dao, and grow stronger. Each run unlocks new Arts, bonds, talents—forge your own immortal path.
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Ascend to ZERO
Single-player alternative to Thorgard — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Thorgard.
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to stop time? Ascend to ZERO is a time-bending action-roguelike where you can use your unique ability to freeze time and fight your way to the top.
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Vikings - Wolves of Midgard
Single-player alternative to Thorgard — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Thorgard.
Vikings – Wolves of Midgard takes you to the Shores of Midgard, a world based upon the mythology and history of the Vikings, but with a fantasy twist. Battle the fearsome Jotan, hordes of terrifying undead monstrosities and the beasts of Ragnarok, as you strive to survive the growing cold of Fimbulwinter.
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Hades
Single-player alternative to Thorgard — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Thorgard.
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
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Hades II
Single-player alternative to Thorgard — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Thorgard.
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.