Single-player games like Ex Libris
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to Ex Libris, 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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Drova - Forsaken Kin
Single-player alternative to Ex Libris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ex Libris.
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
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Malkin
Single-player alternative to Ex Libris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Ex Libris.
Malkin is a hand-drawn, atmospheric, story-rich RPG. A quest to find the blood of a murderer leads a witch into ever deeper mysteries. Expect intricate storylines with multiple endings and combat that poses a balanced challenge. An OGL game.
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Fire in the Beastlands
Single-player alternative to Ex Libris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ex Libris.
Explore the danger and mystery of a fallen land, whose hidden wonders are shrouded and marred by the stranglehold of wickedness. In "Fire in the Beastlands," you are thrust into a world beyond the brink, blamed for its waywardness, and confronted with the choice between revenge and redemption.
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Young Souls
Single-player alternative to Ex Libris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ex Libris.
Young Souls is a gorgeous 2D brawler meets story-rich action RPG. Fight hordes of belligerent goblins, level up with hundreds of weapons and accessories, explore, and journey between worlds, as rebellious twins battle their way to save their foster father.
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Rain City
Single-player alternative to Ex Libris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ex Libris.
Rain City is a point-and-click adventure game. The player is taking the role of a cat who comes to the Rain City - where it rains all year round - to find his missing sister. During the journey, the player will meet different people and witness various, bizarre stories.
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Neverinth
Single-player alternative to Ex Libris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ex Libris.
Explore the halls of the Neverinth and uncover the history of the Valkyrie. Do glorious battle against the beasts and monsters of Norse legend and uncover the hidden pasts of each heroic woman. But their trials will not be easy as they face down those that haunt the sacred halls of Valhalla.
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Suzerain
Single-player alternative to Ex Libris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ex Libris.
Assume the role of President Anton Rayne and guide the nation of Sordland. Amidst brewing international conflicts, need for reform, deep-seated corruption, and economic recession, you must make the decisions in this political drama. How will you lead?
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Vaporum
Single-player alternative to Ex Libris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ex Libris.
Vaporum is a grid-based dungeon crawler RPG in an original steampunk setting, inspired by old-school classics of the genre. Stranded in the middle of an ocean, in front of a gigantic tower, the hero has to find out what the place is, what happened there, and most importantly, who he is.
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Small Press Tycoon
Single-player alternative to Ex Libris — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Ex Libris.
The original DIY publishing adventure sim