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Single-player games like Xanadu Next

Below are 20 single-player Steam games similar to Xanadu Next, 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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    Ys: The Oath in Felghana — Steam game cover

    Ys: The Oath in Felghana

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Xanadu Next.

    An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

    2012ActionAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ys Origin — Steam game cover

    Ys Origin

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Xanadu Next.

    The perfect mix of action, exploration and story with screen-filling bosses, unique platforming elements, and innovative puzzles.

    2012ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ys I & II Chronicles+ — Steam game cover

    Ys I & II Chronicles+

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Xanadu Next.

    Long, long ago, there was an ancient kingdom called Ys which prospered under the auspices of two heavenly Goddesses. Over time, the kingdom came to be known as Esteria, and its divine history was largely forgotten by all but the descendants of those who once preached the Goddesses’ will.

    2013ActionAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim — Steam game cover

    Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Xanadu Next.

    Adventurer Adol Christin has washed ashore in yet another mysterious, isolated new land, inhabited by a people who sport long ears and bushy tails...and are none too fond of humans. Experience the very first 3D Ys game as never before, with a whole new gameplay mode unique to this release!

    2015ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Silent Hope — Steam game cover

    Silent Hope

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Xanadu Next.

    Explore, fight, and produce items to grow stronger as seven distinct heroes in this silent world. Guided by the Princess, you'll delve into the Abyss and learn the mysteries of the King and his now-ruined kingdom. In a world without words, what hope is there for humanity?

    2023ActionRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ys SEVEN — Steam game cover

    Ys SEVEN

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Xanadu Next.

    Experience the first “modern-era” Ys game, now off the small screen for its worldwide PC debut! Features a full party system, dozens of unique combat skills, and a massive overworld to explore. Uncover the secret of the Five Great Dragons, and help Adol Christin save the day once again!

    2017ActionRPG24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Spark in the Dark — Steam game cover

    Spark in the Dark

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Xanadu Next.

    The hardcore dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler where you will go to the endless depths of a mysterious grim Dungeon.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure16.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ys: Memories of Celceta — Steam game cover

    Ys: Memories of Celceta

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Xanadu Next.

    World-famous red-haired adventurer Adol Christin awakens in the unfamiliar land of Celceta, remembering nothing more than his name. Join Adol and his new friends as he embarks on an adventure to map the wilderness and reclaim his memories in this beloved action RPG from Nihon Falcom.

    2018ActionRPG24.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection — Steam game cover

    Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Xanadu Next.

    In a world where magic and technology exist side by side, vampire princess Alwen must reclaim her ancestral castle and her magic alongside her unlikely ally, treasure hunter Ragna Valentine. They may make for an odd pair, but when they combine their talents, the sky’s the limit!

    2017ActionRPG19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED — Steam game cover

    DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Xanadu Next.

    Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.

    2018Action39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Dragon Slayer — Steam game cover

    Dragon Slayer

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Xanadu Next.

    In order to avenge her mother, Seraphine set out to kill the dragon named Xutaduss. Here she met people of the same purpose with her as Jennet and Elissa. But she encountered the protests of the creatures here, all of them standing up to fight to protect Xutaduss.

    2019IndieAdventureRPG9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Diablo® IV — Steam game cover

    Diablo® IV

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Xanadu Next.

    Join the fight for Sanctuary in Diablo® IV, the ultimate action RPG adventure. Experience the critically acclaimed campaign and new seasonal content.

    2023ActionAdventureMassively Multiplayer49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shield King — Steam game cover

    Shield King

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Xanadu Next.

    Fight off hordes of enemies, slay Bosses, Dash through enemies and push them off the buildings In this shield themed roguelite.

    2023ActionCasual2.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky — Steam game cover

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Xanadu Next.

    Hailed as one of the largest, longest and most meticulously detailed turn-based JRPG series of all time, this first chapter in the ongoing Trails saga sets the stage for what's quickly become Ys developer Nihon Falcom's most popular and best-selling franchise in their entire 30+ year history.

    2014RPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA — Steam game cover

    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Xanadu Next.

    Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.

    2018ActionRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel — Steam game cover

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Xanadu Next.

    At Thors Military Academy, Erebonia’s best learn everything from the art of war to liberal arts. First year Rean Schwarzer learns he’s been selected to join the controversial Class VII, and they’ll need to deal with more than just class warfare--they’ll need to safeguard their country from chaos.

    2017RPG39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sora no Kiseki the 1st — Steam game cover

    Sora no Kiseki the 1st

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Xanadu Next.

    Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kiseki series, a story-driven RPG that began in 2004, the landmark first installment, The Legend of Heroes: Sora no Kiseki FC (First Chapter), is receiving a full remake!

    2025RPG44.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC — Steam game cover

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Xanadu Next.

    Picking up shortly after The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, Estelle travels across Liberl in search of Joshua. The journey involves more than seeking loved ones, however, as the Bracer Guild also tasks her with unraveling the mysteries behind the newly unveiled Society of Ouroboros.

    2015RPG29.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — Steam game cover

    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Xanadu Next.

    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG38.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III — Steam game cover

    The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III

    Single-player alternative to Xanadu Next — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Xanadu Next.

    Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.

    2020RPG23.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →