Single-player games like Katanaut
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Katanaut, 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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Rogue Worlds
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Katanaut.
Rogue Worlds is a chaotic tactical roguelite platformer where you wield the environment and creative abilities to overcome challenges. Outwit powerful guardians and blast, dash, grapple, fight, and charm your way through ever-changing labyrinths!
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Mazgeon
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Mazgeon is an old school arcade dungeon roguelike RPG with procedurally generated levels filled with retro pixel art graphics where your only goal is to loot as much as you can.
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Koboo: The Tree Spirit
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Koboo is a fast paced action rogue-lite platformer where you battle against towering hunters as a small tree spirit by attacking their weak points. Forge powerful synergies, explore the Ancient Forest's branching paths, fish, catch bugs and garden to rebuild your home!
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HOTEL BARCELONA
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
A marshal possessed by a murderer, a hotel full of killers, and a time-bending witch? From the legendary creators of DEADLY PREMONITION + NO MORE HEROES comes a 2D Action Roguelike unlike any other. Under New Management update is free for everyone now! CHECK IN, WIPE ‘EM OUT.
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Just Move Fall Dungeon Endless Abyss
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Sports with Katanaut.
Faced with difficult tasks, try to challenge the limits.Sometimes need luck to win.
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Legends Of Elementia
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
10 elements. 10 heroes. 10 elemental Ultimate Forms. Only a true element bender can master them all. Switch heroes mid-battle and unleash devastating transformations in this fast-paced roguelite Action-RPG.
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Dead Cells
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
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HELLREAPER
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Become the Hellreaper, an unstoppable force that Heaven can’t control and Hell is terrified of. Conquer unholy hordes and slay grotesque bosses. Forge and master your weapons. Wield cursed magic. Discover ancient relics. Evolve. Every step of this bloody descent into the abyss is yours.
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Katana ZERO
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
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Dead Space
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Katanaut.
The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
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NINJA GAIDEN 4
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Katanaut.
The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.
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Metroidvania Maker
Single-player alternative to Katanaut — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Katanaut.
Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.