Single-player games like Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, 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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Assassin's Creed Mirage
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Become a deadly Master Assassin in this action-adventure game. Explore the streets of ninth-century Baghdad through the eyes of Basim. Take down your targets while seeking justice as part of the Hidden Ones.
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action-adventure game in which you are a Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic open world set in England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies and grow your settlement to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
The iconic solo pirate adventure returns. Sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy in this faithfully enhanced remake featuring stunning visuals, upgraded gameplay, and new content.
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Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
In this action-adventure game, set sail for Ancient Greece to alter its fate. Fight in visceral battles on land and sea, shape your destiny from outcast to legend, and uncover secrets of your past.
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Assassin's Creed® Origins
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.
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Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
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Nioh 3
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and RPG with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.
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God of War
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
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The Last of Us™ Part I
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.
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Thief
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.
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SHOGUN: Total War™ - Collection
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
SHOGUN: Total War™ is the first, original title in a 15 year series of award-winning strategy games. This Collection Edition also includes the Mongol Invasion Expansion Pack.
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Mirage
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Mirage is a Next Gen VR/PC adult sandbox game. It features next-gen graphics (now) and next-gen physics (soon). Interact with digital girls, choose among > 200 animations, create your perfect girl. Pose them in VR/PC, undress, customize their appearance (> 500 sliders), share girls with community.
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ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.
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VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
The third entry in the Monster Hunter Stories RPG series is here! Twin Rathalos, born in a twist of fate. Monster Hunter Stories is an RPG series set in the Monster Hunter world, where you can become a Rider, raising and bonding with your favorite monsters.
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FOR HONOR™
Single-player alternative to Assassin’s Creed Shadows — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.