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Single-player games like R.I.S.E.

Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to R.I.S.E., 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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    Mighty Loot — Steam game cover

    Mighty Loot

    Single-player alternative to R.I.S.E. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Strategy with R.I.S.E..

    Mighty Loot is an Online Co-op Action Roguelike where you aim to reach the top of the Hero Leaderboard. Overcome relentless hordes and shifting challenges by crafting and reshaping exclusive skills on the fly, instantly adapting to any situation or weather condition standing between you and victory.

    ActionStrategyIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Masterstone — Steam game cover

    Masterstone

    Single-player alternative to R.I.S.E. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R.I.S.E..

    Roguelite action RPG with procedural levels and story. Random skills and loot force improvised builds, making every playthrough unique. Every enemy is a potential danger, resources are scarce, and death is punishing.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Nightfall Survivor — Steam game cover

    Nightfall Survivor

    Single-player alternative to R.I.S.E. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R.I.S.E..

    Survive the endless night together! Nightfall Survivor is a 3-player co-op roguelike that blends the intense, horde-slaying action of Vampire Survivors with deep strategic teamwork and progression.

    ActionIndieRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sundered Soul: Chains of the Undying — Steam game cover

    Sundered Soul: Chains of the Undying

    Single-player alternative to R.I.S.E. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R.I.S.E..

    Sundered Soul: Chains of the Undying is a fast-paced twin-stick action roguelite focused on manual aiming, dodging, and skill-based combat. Choose from 9 distinct classes with unique playstyles. Fight to break an eternal curse—where every victory is earned and every mistake is lethal.

    2025ActionIndieRPG7.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heartless Rogue — Steam game cover

    Heartless Rogue

    Single-player alternative to R.I.S.E. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R.I.S.E..

    A 1-4 player brutal action roguelike with unique classes and procedurally-generated levels.

    ActionIndieAdventureSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shape of Dreams — Steam game cover

    Shape of Dreams

    Single-player alternative to R.I.S.E. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R.I.S.E..

    Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Echoes of Mystralia — Steam game cover

    Echoes of Mystralia

    Single-player alternative to R.I.S.E. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R.I.S.E..

    Echoes of Mystralia is an action-heavy spellcrafting ARPG roguelite, where rapid combat meets deep customization. Craft your own spells, unlock new combinations, fight epic bosses, and discover a narrative-rich world that never plays the same twice.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Heroes of Hammerwatch — Steam game cover

    Heroes of Hammerwatch

    Single-player alternative to R.I.S.E. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R.I.S.E..

    Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

    2018ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Strange Waveforms — Steam game cover

    Strange Waveforms

    Single-player alternative to R.I.S.E. — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with R.I.S.E..

    You're a late-night radio host. The callers? Not all of them are human. Take the call… if you dare.

    ActionIndieSingle-playerSimilar games →