Single-player games like The Writ
Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to The Writ, 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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The Darkblade
Single-player alternative to The Writ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Writ.
The Darkblade is a souls-like 2D singleplayer RPG where you battle through cursed lands, master deadly combat, and uncover the truth behind a mysterious stone core—all while adventuring with a loyal, cute companion by your side.
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Willow Guard
Single-player alternative to The Writ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Writ.
You are Ghweros, a Willowguard and warden of a world abandoned by Gods. In the quiet village of Woikos, something ancient stirs. Track the truth behind a trail of monster attacks. Fight with skill and strategy, shape your path through choices, and uncover secrets long buried beneath root and bone.
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Void: Edge of Existence
Single-player alternative to The Writ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Writ.
Void: Edge of Existence is a Souls-like, Dark Fantasy inspired, Action RPG. You'll experience corrupted zones, lost powerful items, hidden domains providing you're able to completed the Trials placed in 3D Souls-lite combat. Hard Hitting Mobs, Difficult Bosses, Scaled Enemies.
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Via Mortis
Single-player alternative to The Writ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with The Writ.
Hunt, capture demons, train them to become your allies in this first-person dungeon-crawling game. Get stronger and learn new attacks and fight in new worlds. Make your choices to shape the new world the way you see fit.
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Reaper of Immortals
Single-player alternative to The Writ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Writ.
Reaper of Immortals is a pixel-art adventure game, that tells the story of a lost reaper who is seeking his true purpose. Fight your way through countless enemies, reap everything that stands in your way, and find out the ultimate truth.
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Himno - The Silent Melody
Single-player alternative to The Writ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Writ.
Himno - The Silent Melody is an atmospheric roguelite action RPG. Explore different interconnected environments, gather materials to create your unique arsenal and build and automate your base.
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Beyond the Map
Single-player alternative to The Writ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Writ.
Isometric survival ARPG set in a procedurally generated fantasy world. Build your base, gear up, and venture out, chasing stronger enemies and better loot.
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FOUNTAINS
Single-player alternative to The Writ — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with The Writ.
Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.