IMHO.

Single-player games like My Life As An Alchemist

Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to My Life As An Alchemist, 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.

Want the full alternatives list (paid + free + Steam Deck + cheaper picks)? See the parent games like My Life As An Alchemist page.

Ranked picks

  1. 1
    Soul Device — Steam game cover

    Soul Device

    Single-player alternative to My Life As An Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with My Life As An Alchemist.

    Soul Device is a 2D platformer shooter with features of the roguelike genre. On your way you will encounter various items that will strengthen you, equipment that will give you new abilities, and several weapons that will be responsible for your attacks.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  2. 2
    Boss Breaker — Steam game cover

    Boss Breaker

    Single-player alternative to My Life As An Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with My Life As An Alchemist.

    In this twin-stick beat 'em up, a lowly employee goes all out to uncover the truth and gain their freedom in an underground corporate facility.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  3. 3
    Tarantula Virus — Steam game cover

    Tarantula Virus

    Single-player alternative to My Life As An Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with My Life As An Alchemist.

    Tarantula Virus is a randomly generated roguelike topdownshooter in a sci-fi style with a lot of items and enemies. Upgrade items unlock new characters find allies and defeat powerful enemies and bosses.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure5.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  4. 4
    The Cool Guys Are Level 100 — Steam game cover

    The Cool Guys Are Level 100

    Single-player alternative to My Life As An Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with My Life As An Alchemist.

    The goal of this game is in it's name. Hack and slash through randomized stages with 12 different playable characters each with their own unique playstyles. Will you be able to reach level 100 without dying and (possibly) become a cool guy?

    2024ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  5. 5
    METALLIC CHILD — Steam game cover

    METALLIC CHILD

    Single-player alternative to My Life As An Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with My Life As An Alchemist.

    “Grab, hurl, and eliminate” Rogue-lite Core-Action!! A large-scale rebellion erupts within the spacecraft “Life Stream.” With the help of you, Rona, an android known as “Metallic Child,” stands up against a fleet of massive robots to stop the plot devised by her own creator, Doctor Irene.

    2021ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
  6. 6
    Shovel Knight Dig — Steam game cover

    Shovel Knight Dig

    Single-player alternative to My Life As An Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with My Life As An Alchemist.

    Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!

    2022ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
  7. 7
    Swarm Grinder — Steam game cover

    Swarm Grinder

    Single-player alternative to My Life As An Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with My Life As An Alchemist.

    An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
  8. 8
    Revita — Steam game cover

    Revita

    Single-player alternative to My Life As An Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with My Life As An Alchemist.

    In this fast paced twin-stick roguelite platformer, you play as an unnamed child ascending an ominous clocktower in pursuit of their lost memories. Harvest and sacrifice souls to grow your power in order to challenge procedural encounter rooms and intimidating bosses!

    2022ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  9. 9
    My life as an archeologist — Steam game cover

    My life as an archeologist

    Single-player alternative to My Life As An Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with My Life As An Alchemist.

    Click your way through 100 levels of archeological treasure hunting, loot and improve your equipment, uncover build-defining artefacts on every boss, choose between three different classes and find the one that best fits your playstyle! Research monsters cards and improve every run!

    2022Casual3.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  10. 10
    MatchR: Now Hiring — Steam game cover

    MatchR: Now Hiring

    Single-player alternative to My Life As An Alchemist — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Casual with My Life As An Alchemist.

    Fight with your colleagues to ascend through the MatchR company in this Match-3, RPG and Roguelike mix! Choose, upgrade and use your skills to emerge victorious! Gain new character traits during your runs which will drastically change the way you plan your matches! Also... Sticker collection!

    2023Casual4.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →